The Dixie and Peter Mahurin
LIVE LEAD DREAM Annual Report 2016
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OUR MISSION The Dixie and Peter Mahurin Honors College at WKU
is a leader in honors education for academically talented, creative, and high-achieving students. Our mission is to foster excellence in all forms of expression through research and experiential learning, critical thinking, active citizenship, and international engagement. The Mahurin Honors College values interdisciplinary inquiry, intellectual diversity, and curiosity as the basis of a curriculum that prepares graduates to be lifelong learners, engaged citizens, and visionary leaders.
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SPIR
A message from the Executive Director
This past year has proven to be a transformational one for the
master’s institutions, in Fulbright grants. This data, along with
Dixie and Peter Mahurin Honors College at WKU. In the fall of
other qualitative assessments, may be found within the pages
2016, we made the move from our humble home at the corner
of this annual report.
of State Street and College Heights Boulevard to our current home in the Honors College/International Center on Normal Drive. This spring, we officially dedicated the Mahurin Honors College in honor of two alumni of the university, Dixie and Peter Mahurin. Although we have a new name and a new home, our tradition of excellence and scholar success continues. We are proud of the fact that we were the first Honors College in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and continue to seek opportunities to enhance the educational experiences of the scholars we serve.
Since its inception, the Mahurin Honors College was designed to function as a highly selective nationally-ranked liberal arts college while providing the resources and programmatic opportunities of a robust public university. The pairing of these two variables at WKU has created an academic culture that is changing lives and truly making our scholars’“big dreams”come true. It is my pleasure to share with you this report, which outlines some achievements and progress in key areas over the past year, and some of the philanthropic investments that have made them possible. As
This past year was outstanding in several areas, including the
we look to the next academic year, I would like to thank the scholars,
number of honors graduates, Capstone Experience/Thesis
faculty, professional team, alumni, parents, and friends of the Mahurin
projects completed, and success in nationally competitive
Honors College for their ongoing commitment and dedication to the
scholarships; including the prestigious David L Boren and U.S.
values that have made the College what it is today. #WeAreHonors
Department of State Critical Language Scholarships. All of the J. William Fulbright student grantees (eight) and alternates (five) were Mahurin Honors College scholars or recent alumni. This success ranked WKU second in the nation, among
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PIRIT
OF ENGAGED EXCELLENCE
Craig T. Cobane, Ph.D. Executive Director, Honors College at WKU Jarve Endowed Professor in Honors Chief International Officer
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efitting its status as “a leading university with international reach,” WKU proudly dedicated its Honors College/International Center in October 2015. Housing the Mahurin Honors College, the Office of Scholar Development, and the full range of WKU’s international institutes and programs, the three-story, 70,000-square-foot facility rises over Normal Street as an embodiment of the university’s vision statement. With its state-of-the-art classrooms, private tutorial rooms, staff offices, and a welcoming courtyard arcade ideal for study or relaxation, the new building serves as a vibrant hub of scholarship and multicultural social interaction.
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GATEWAY TO THE WORLD
For scholars ready to present and defend the results of their undergraduate research, a special thesis defense room provides a dedicated space where they can host faculty and invited guests. And to highlight the international character of the programs it houses, the building features the flags of 20 nations at its main entrance, three British-style phone booths with Skype stations, and the Passport Bistro, which features a diverse, globally inspired menu. Ultimately, this new center of scholarship and international exchange – for which naming opportunities are available – has become an impressive symbol of WKU’s connection to our complex global society: the gateway to the world.
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A BROAD
HORIZON
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Ever since she was a little girl, Tanya Escobar has wanted to teach. A junior Spanish major with a concentration in teacher education, Tanya looks forward to the prospect of teaching in the Warren County public school system. As a minority teacher, she says she would understand the problems and struggles of minority students. But first, Tanya will be going to Granada, Spain, to continue her studies as a recipient of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Gilman Scholarship seeks to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad, as well as the regions and countries where they study. Throughout her application process, Tanya received support and advice from WKU’s Office of Scholar
“ Tanya would like her teaching and service
Development (OSD).
experiences to extend
The five-week Granada program, through Sol Education
beyond the United States.
Abroad, will provide Tanya with daily language classes, cultural immersion activities and the opportunity to live
‘Helping people,’ she
with a host family.
says, ‘brings happiness
Tanya would also like her teaching and service
to my life.’”
experiences to extend beyond the United States, and will apply to Princeton in Latin America, which places recent graduates in yearlong service fellowships with nonprofits in Latin America. “Helping people,”she says,“brings happiness to my life.”
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“ With future leaders like Megan, the world will be better equipped to manage such challenges as environmental degradation and global food security.” Over the past four years, Megan Laffoon has spent
Last spring, Megan presented her
countless hours learning all about how soil works,
Mahurin Honors College thesis
and what she can do to improve its capacity for
research at an international
nourishing life.“There’s an expression that ‘soil is
symposium in Guangzhou,
the mother of life,’”Megan says.“It’s true – and it’s
China, which brought together
so easily neglected.”
research hydrologists from all over
A Louisville native, Megan came to WKU with an interest in environmental science and a curiosity about Chinese language. With the help of her primary mentors – Dr. Chris Groves
the world. Having participated in the new collaborative internship program with Alltech China and the Chinese Language Flagship Program at WKU last summer, she will begin her final year at WKU with language study and professional work in Nanjing, China, funded by a National Security Education Program David L. Boren Scholarship.
and Dr. Albert Meier – along
With future leaders such as Megan, the world will
with the Chinese Flagship Program team and local
be better equipped to manage such challenges as
permaculture farmer Timothy Kercheville, Megan
environmental degradation and global food security,
has compiled an impressive record of intellectual
turning a passion that took root at WKU into a profession
and cultural engagement.
that is sure to effect positive change for our planet.
A 2013 workshop at a UNESCO research center in Guilin, China, inspired Megan’s passion for improving people’s quality of life through environmental restoration. The next year, she won a Barry Goldwater Scholarship – the nation’s most prestigious award for undergraduates in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.
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PASSION
TAKES ROOT
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FLAGSHIP PROGRAM In 2009, WKU’s Chinese Language Flagship Program became the ninth such program in the nation, and the only program in Kentucky. Sponsored by the Language Flagship – an initiative of the National Security Education Program – the program is focused on supporting students in reaching a superior or professional level of Chinese proficiency during their undergraduate career.
CHINESE
LANGUAGE
IMMERSION HOUSE
WKU’s Chinese-Language Immersion House was founded in 2015 to provide a housing option for Flagship students returning from China. With its immersive, living-learning language environment, the house nurtures the development of communication skills in both academic and daily-life settings through organized activities, informal daily contacts, and house events. Residents also enjoy the opportunity to develop leadership skills as Chinese cultural ambassadors Scholars take Flagship courses every semester in addition to their
to current and prospective honors scholars.
major or minor coursework, and participate in many intensive Chinese-language opportunities in the United States and China during the winter or summer terms. Upon reaching a certain level of proficiency, students apply to spend a capstone year in China, which includes advanced Chinese coursework at either Nanjing University or Beijing Union University and a professional internship related to the student’s field of study. Students who complete the requirement and test at a superior level will receive certification through the National Security Education Program.
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CHINESE-LANGUAGE FLAGSHIP PROGRAM
BY THE NUMBERS
65 S cholars in total
5 G atton Academy
E
students
19 First-years 16 Second-years 16 Third-years
4
Fourth-years
5 Scholars were on their
capstone year in China in 2015-16 (three in Tianjin and two in Nanjing)
Popular majors among Flagship scholars include International Affairs, International Business Asian Studies, Asian Religions and Cultures, and Spanish.
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“ Jarred’s experience abroad is integral to helping him recognize the beauty and uniqueness of his home in Appalachia.”
APPALACHIAN
SPRING
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Somerset, Kentucky, native Jarred Johnson never imagined
Because of coal, Jarred’s placement in the Saarland – the
that he would be emulating one of his favorite poets, Sylvia
largest coal-producing state in Germany until the industry
Plath, by becoming a Fulbright grantee. From September
shut down in 2012 – holds a special significance. Jarred
2016 to June 2017, Jarred is serving as a Fulbright English
believes that while coal-producing regions of the world
Teaching Assistant (ETA) in the Saarland, Germany. The
have their own distinct cultures, they also share certain
program places ETA grantees in classrooms abroad to assist
similarities. He looks forward to learning about the
local teachers and promote cross-cultural understanding.
Saarland’s post-coal transition and considering the
In addition to assistant-teaching high school English, Jarred
lessons that may be applied to Appalachia.
will deepen students’ understanding of American culture.
As a writer, Jarred’s dream is to create an alternative
This is Jarred’s third trip to Germany. After high school,
Appalachian-culture magazine, tentatively titled
he visited the family of an exchange student he and his
Soup Bean, in reference to a group of contemporary
family had hosted in Somerset, and then spent a semester
Appalachian poets from the 1980s. Soup Bean
studying in Berlin. His experience abroad, he says, is
would promote populations largely ignored in the
integral to helping him recognize the beauty
region – people of color and the LGBTQ+
and uniqueness of his home in Appalachia. In
community, for example – as a way to celebrate
the summer of 2015, Jarred engaged his passion
the unique culture of each community and
for Appalachia with an internship at the
the shared humanity that binds us all.
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement in Washington, D.C., made possible through a Lifetime Experience Grant from the Office of Scholar Development (OSD).
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HOW YOU CAN
GIVE
Be Our Support Group: Collaborative Endowments Help Build the Future Support the Mahurin Honors College as part of a group of 10 or more alumni who share passions and ideals. A pledge from each alumnus of at least $17 per month for five years will create a fund for excellence that will exist in
WK-YOU: Your Gift to Our Annual Fund Makes All The Difference
perpetuity while securing a naming opportunity of a room within the new Honors
Your donation to the Mahurin Honors College annual
College/International Center
fund directly supports our area of greatest need.
building. Current collaborative
A critical supplement to public appropriations,
endowments include: Honors College Alumni,
tuition, and fees, your private gift helps fund student
Harlaxton, Honors College-Parents’Advisory Council,
scholarships, provides faculty and graduate-level
Phi Gamma Delta, HonorsToppers, HOLAS, Scholar
development and research initiatives, attracts
Development, Chinese Flagship Program and
visiting-scholar lectures, and supports our students’
Semester at Sea.
extracurricular opportunities. The Honors College Parent Fund segment of our annual fund supports the
The success of the Mahurin Honors College would not
activities of the Honors College-Parents’Association,
be possible without the generous support of our faithful
which has a mission of supporting the academic and
alumni, parents, friends, faculty, and staff. Please contact
social success of our scholars.
Caitlin Greenwell, coordinator of constituent relations, today at (270) 745-3020 or caitlin.greenwell@wku.edu.
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BY THE NUMBERS otal giving to T annual fund: $
174,734
Total number of donors:
267
otal giving to T collaborative endowments
Total number of collaborative endowments:
(which create scholarships):
10
$
86,651
Our goal is one gift every year of any size; 100 percent of this investment goes to our honors scholars
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With All Due Respect:
OUR NATIONALLY COMPETITIVE
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
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Fulbright Grants The Fulbright U.S. Student Program receives approximately 10,000 applications, and awards approximately 1,800 grants to recent graduates and young professionals. Awardees either conduct independent research, study, or arts projects, or teach English and American culture in up to 140 countries for up to a year. The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction among the grantee and his or her host community. • Ryan Vennell
• Brittany Broder (2016 Graduate in Physics and Arabic, Saint Charles, Missouri) – Research/Study
(2014 Graduate in Broadcasting, Chatham, Illinois) — Research/Study
Grant to France
Grant to the United Kingdom
• Audrey Brown
• Jessica Brumley (2015 Graduate in English for Secondary Teachers and English, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky) – English Teaching Assistantship to Taiwan
(2015 Graduate in French and Political Science, Louisville, Kentucky) – English
• Jarred Johnson (2016 Graduate in English and German, Somerset, Kentucky) – English Teaching Assistantship to Germany
•B ailey Mack (2015 Graduate in International Affairs, Spanish, and Leadership Studies, Louisville, Kentucky) – English Teaching Assistantship to Malaysia
• Tyler Prochazka (2016 Graduate in International Affairs, Asian Religions & Cultures, and Economics, Newton, Kansas) – Research/Study Grant to Taiwan
•M egan Skaggs (2016 Graduate in English and International Affairs, Brownsville, Kentucky) –English Teaching Assistantship to Guatemala
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Kentucky) – Research/Study Grant to the United Kingdom, Alternate
• Sarah Haywood
•E lizabeth Gribbins Teaching Assistantship to Morocco
(2016 Graduate in Biology and Chemistry, Bowling Green,
(2015 Graduate in English and History, Harlan, Kentucky) – Research/ Study Grant to the United Kingdom, Alternate
• Emma Shoaf (2016 Graduate in International Affairs and Spanish, Lexington, Kentucky) –Binational Internship in Mexico, Alternate
• Mallory Treece (2015 Graduate in Political Science, Smiths Grove, Kentucky) – English Teaching Assistantship to Germany, Alternate
• Justin Wellum (2014 Graduate in Biochemistry and Leadership Studies, Louisville, Kentucky) – English Teaching Assistantship to Malaysia, Alternate
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Harry S. Truman Scholarship Open to juniors dedicated to a career in public service, the highly competitive Truman Scholarship recognizes service and leadership, and provides up to $30,000 in funding for graduate education. • Alex Hezik (Sustainable Agriculture [Self-Designed], Campbellsville, Kentucky) – Finalist
• Jay Todd Richey (Political Science and Asian Religions and Cultures, Glasgow, Kentucky) – Finalist
Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, the SMART Scholarship pays tuition and education-related fees, and provides an annual stipend, paid summer internships, a health insurance reimbursement allowance, and employment placement after graduation in a government lab. • Brittany Broder (2016 graduate in Physics and Arabic, St. Charles, Missouri) – Semifinalist
• Charles Thomas Gregory (Biochemistry, Mayfield, Kentucky) – Semifinalist
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Boren Awards for International Study
Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
Funded by the Department of Defense National Security
The Udall Foundation awards 60 scholarships of up to $7,000
Education Program, David L. Boren Scholarships provide
each to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public
up to $20,000 for up to a year of study abroad focusing on
service, and commitment to issues related to American Indian
building linguistic and cultural proficiency in countries
nations or to the environment.
critical to American national security. • Sarah Cook (Asian Religions and Cultures and International Affairs, Louisville,
• Alexis Corbin (Geography-Environmental Studies/Asian Religions and Cultures, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky) – Honorable Mention
Kentucky) – Chinese
• Mackenzie Donoghue* (Chinese and Asian Religions and Cultures, Seoul, South Korea) – Chinese
• Megan Laffoon (Biology, Louisville, Kentucky) – Chinese
• Ella Shipp (Asian Religions and Cultures, Arabic, and History, Owensboro, Kentucky) – Arabic
James Madison Fellowship The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers $24,000 James Madison Graduate Fellowships to individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level. • Shelley Spalding (2015 Graduate in History, Social Studies, and Spanish,
• Kelly Tursic
Lebanon, Kentucky) – Honorable Mention
(International Affairs and Asian Religions and Cultures, Union, Kentucky) – Chinese
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship seeks to recognize excellence in the sciences, and encourage talented students to pursue research careers. The award provides up to $7,500 per year for educational expenses to sophomores and juniors. • Franklyn Wallace (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Georgetown, Kentucky) – Honorable Mention
Rotary Global Grant Scholarship Rotary International sponsors Global Grant Scholarships up to $40,000 for graduate study outside North America. Candidates must be endorsed by a grant-qualified Rotary Club and demonstrate commitment to a career that aligns with one of Rotary International’s six humanitarian areas of focus. • Leslie Ford (2016 Graduate in Public Health, Centertown, Kentucky) – The Netherlands
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Princeton in Latin America (PiLA)
Critical Language Scholarship
PiLA matches partner organizations engaged in socially
Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Critical
responsible development projects in Latin America and
Language Scholarship provides seven to 10 weeks of
the Caribbean with highly qualified and motivated
intensive language instruction and structured cultural
recent college graduates interested in yearlong service
enrichment experiences abroad. The award covers all costs
fellowship opportunities throughout the region.
for travel, study, and living expenses during the program.
• Emma Shoaf
• Brian Anderson
(2016 Graduate in International Affairs and Spanish, Lexington,
(Economics, Asian Religions and Cultures, and International Affairs,
Kentucky) – Dominican Republic
Buffalo, Kentucky) – Chinese
Princeton in Asia (PiA) PiA sponsors 150 fellowships and internships in 20 Asian countries. The goal is to promote goodwill and understanding between East and West. • Marissa Webb (2016 Graduate in Political Science and History, Georgetown, Kentucky) – Finalist
• Jody Dahmer (Political Science and International Business, Louisville, Kentucky) – Chinese
• Nathan Read (Economics, International Affairs, and Asian Religions and Cultures, Belleville, Illinois) – Chinese, Declined
• Tristan Shaw (International Business, Glasgow, Kentucky) – Chinese
• Mollie Todd (Anthropology and Arabic, Wallingford, Kentucky) – Arabic
• Sidney Ehrenborg (Management, Fisherville, Kentucky) – Chinese, Alternate
• Dalton Harshbarger (International Business and Spanish, Burlington, Kentucky) – Chinese, Alternate
• Kate Hart (International Affairs, Spanish, and Asian Religions and Cultures, Princeton, Kentucky) – Chinese, Alternate
• Logan Johnson
HONORS
(International Business, Russellville, Kentucky) – Chinese, Alternate
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Fulbright United Kingdom Summer Institute (UKSI)
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia
Fulbright UKSI is a three- to seven-week summer
provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students
program for American undergraduates with at least
with demonstrated financial need to
two years of undergraduate study left to complete.
study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.
Fully funded participants are placed at a highly regarded UK university, where they explore the culture and history of the UK and develop academic skills in presentation, research, and communication. • Angel Ann Semrick
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA)
• Kate Hart (International Affairs, Spanish, and Asian Religions and Cultures, Princeton, Kentucky) – China, Summer 2016
• Salvador Hernandez (International Business, Nashville, Tennessee) – Taiwan, Summer 2016
(Special Education/Elementary Education, Bowling Green, Kentucky) – Kings College London
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society’s Study Abroad
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
undergraduates as they seek knowledge and
Program offers grants of up to $5,000 for U.S.-citizen
experience in their academic fields by studying abroad.
undergraduate students of limited financial means to
Fifty $1,000 grants are awarded each year.
pursue academic studies abroad. • Kalyn Edwards (Film, Bowling Green, Kentucky) – South Korea, Fall 2016
• Salvador Hernandez (International Business, Nashville, Tennessee) – Taiwan, Summer 2016
Grants are designed to help support
• Brent Harney (Biology, Lexington, Kentucky) – United Kingdom
• Maggie Sullivan (International Affairs, Louisville, Kentucky) – Morocco
• Stella Treumann (International Affairs and Chinese, Basel, Switzerland) – China
• Jessica Vaughn (biology and Chemistry, Bowling Green, Kentucky) – United Kingdom
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Sampling of Graduate and Professional Programs Enrolling 2015-2016 Graduates
Sampling of Employers of 2015-2016 Graduates
Auburn University Belmont University Cambridge University, Great Britain Illinois State University Indiana University-Bloomington Florida State University George Mason University Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine Medical University of South Carolina Nanjing University, China National Chengchi University, China Northwestern University Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Southern College of Optometry Tianjin Normal University, China Towson University University of Cincinnati University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Memphis University of Minnesota-Twin Cities University of Notre Dame University of Oklahoma University of Pennsylvania University of Pikeville University of South Florida University of Virginia University of Wisconsin-Madison Vanderbilt University Western Kentucky University
Carr, Riggs, & Ingram, LLC Democratic Party of New Hampshire Gartner, Inc. Gray Construction Hilliard Lyons Institute for International Education IU Health – Indianapolis Kenutcky Conservatory Theatre Kenutcky Transportation Cabinet Metro Nashville Public Schools Missoula Children’s Theatre Owensboro Health Regional Hospital Phoenix Realty Solutions, LLC PriceWeber Advertising Scotty’s Contracting and Stone The Smithsonian Institute Universidad de Castilla – La Mancha U.S. Army Walt Disney World WKU – PBS
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HONORS COLLEGE STUDENTS: By the Numbers
Examples of Capstone Experience/Thesis Project Titles
Honors Students by College
An In-Depth Look at Involvement and Belongingness in Relation to Suicide Ideation Among College Students
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences: . . 82 College of Health and Human Services: . . . . . . . 180 Gordon Ford College of Business: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Potter College of Arts & Letters: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Ogden College of Science and Engineering: . . . 435 University College: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Top Majors
Incorporating Exponential Functions Into an Optimal Control Model for a Chronic Wound The Rise of Nuclear Energy in Arab States: Future Impacts Toxicity of Platinum-Containing Compounds With Variable Leaving Ligands on Cancer Cells
Biology: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Nursing: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Chemistry: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Mechanical Engineering: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Psychology: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 English: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
A Multi-Wavelength Analysis of Cold-Evolving Interstellar Clouds
Graduates
2015-16: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014-15: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013-14: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012-13: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2015-16: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 2014-15: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 2013-14: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 2012-13: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Immigration After McKinley: How a President’s Death Breathed Life Into Immigration Policy
Honors Students Who Studied Abroad 237 201 246 235
Completed Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects 2015-16: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 2014-15: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 2013-14: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 2012-13: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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First-Time First-Year Students
Percentage Entering With College Credit by Type
Number of First-Time, First-Year Students: . . . 325 Average High School GPA: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.92 Average ACT Composite Score: . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.2 Average First Term GPA: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.77
ACT/SAT: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AP: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WKU Dual Credit: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
84% 77% 42% 21%
Top 15 High Schools Entering the Honors College Christian Academy of Louisville: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 South Warren High School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Bowling Green High School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Logan County High School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Greenwood High School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Home-Schooled: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Barren County High School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Dupont Manual High School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Oldham County Senior High School: . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gatton Academy of Math and Science: . . . . . . . . . 5 Glasgow High School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 St. Henry High School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 St. Xavier High School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 South Oldham High School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ADMISSION DATA Admission Offers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 Waitlist: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Profile of Admitted Group Average ACT/SAT: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31/1380 Average GPA: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.92
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Female: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 (65.4%) Male: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 (34.6%) Minority: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 (9.9%) Out-of-State: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 (14.5%)
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Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to equal opportunity in its educational programs and employment. As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services employer, WKU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or marital status in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. On request, WKU will provide reasonable accommodations, including auxiliary aids and services, necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in all services, programs, activities, and employment.
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