College of Honors and Global Education
Blue Skies, Bright Future: Five Rwandan Students Make Their First Flights at ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ
Five Rwandan students selected from 2,600 applicants are training to become professional pilots at ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ â€“ and just made their first flights.
Honors Student Makes a Change in Fashion Through Sustainability and Inclusivity
Meet Adelynn Prushing, originally from Richmond, Texas, a ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ senior fashion design major, graduating this upcoming May 2026. Adelynn is a very active student on campus and is a member of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ’s Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta and the Fashion Student Organization (FSO), as well as an officer for the Identity Project.
From ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ to Ohio State: How an Honors Student is Working to Pursue a Career in Optometry.
Meet Rebecca LaGuardia, a biology major with a concentration in molecular and cellular biology, as well as a minor in chemistry. Rebecca is finishing her time at ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ and is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks with the class of 2026.
Designing Change: A ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ Senior’s Impact on Fashion
Sophia Macro, a fashion design major with a minor in entrepreneurship for the arts, is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks. During her time at ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ over the past four years, she has become an active player on the women’s rugby team and a member of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ’s SURVIVOR student organization, while also working for ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ Student Media in analytics.
From Passion to Practice: A Zoology Student’s Journey
Meet Melissa Williams, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently in her junior year at ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ. She is pursuing a degree in zoology with a minor in psychology, while actively participating in the ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ biology club, and is a member of the organization Paws for a Cause.
Honors Student Strives to Make a Difference Across the Globe
Introducing Asadbek Masharipov, originally from Turkmenistan. He made the move to ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ, and is now a sophomore with a double major in international studies and communication studies.
ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ Honors College Student Feels ‘At Home’ For U.S. College Experience
Shashwati Sikder Sharaya made the journey to ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ from Dhaka, Bangladesh, to pursue a degree in biotechnology. Currently in her junior year, she is an accomplished student involved in several organizations.
From Ontario to ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ: Emma Klein’s Honors Journey
Originally from Vaughn, Ontario, Emma Klein made the transition to ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ not only for academic excellence but also for personal growth and a collegiate sports experience.
Honors Student Finds Their Way in the World of Fashion
ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ senior, Sophia Daher, is already gaining real-world experience in the fashion industry. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she spent the fall 2025 semester in New York City as an intern for designer Christian Siriano while working to complete coursework for her major in fashion design.
