Ascend Towards Excellence at the
The Mahurin Honors College (MHC) at Western Kentucky University is dedicated to nurturing the leaders, thinkers, and innovators of tomorrow, fostering a vibrant community of lifelong learners who believe in the pursuit of knowledge as a lifelong adventure.
THE MAHURIN HONORS COLLEGE (MHC) is an eclectic and supportive community of scholars who have the opportunity to tailor their college courses by completing a curriculum that emphasizes small group discussion, smaller class sizes, personalized faculty support, and collaborative projects to enhance their critical thinking skills and expand their ability to apply knowledge broadly. Our boutique courses like “Power Trip: Understanding Power in the World Around Us”, “Fact v. Fiction: Discerning Reality”, and “Public Enemies, Prisons and...Tourists” encourage thought-provoking conversations among professors and classmates leading to a deeper understanding of material. These courses include field trips to give students the opportunity to connect the classroom content with the real world.
THE MHC IS FO R E VE RY COLLEGE, EVERY MAJOR
Our scholars are encouraged to explore all their passions and academic interests. Whether that is diving deep into one topic or exploring through an interdisciplinary approach, the MHC provides scholars the curricular flexibility to build an education to match their interests. Jessica Williams (MHC ‘21)
utilized our self-designed
studies opportunity to create her own major: Critical Zone Sciences and Chinese. Scan the QR code to learn more about her decision to personalize her major to meet her interests and goals.
MHC SCHOLARS MAKE A N I M PA C T Some of the research projects completed by MHC scholars: Effects of cosmetic advertising on ideals of femininity in the 1950s Relationship between high school graduation rates and rural vs. urban settings and student demographics
MHC OPPORTUNITIES
Specialized curriculum, faculty, and advisors Leadership opportunities in MHC-specific social and service organizations Personalise your academic major with our self-designed studies option Customize your honors courses through augmentation Participate in our honors living learning community
Impact of COVID-19 on the severity and prevalence of eating disorders Access to prenatal Southcentral Kentucky
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A P P LY F O R T H E M H C
The MHC uses a holistic approach when considering an applicant’s strengths for admission. The application has three components: • Short personal essays • Activities and engagement portfolio • Academic background December 1
Priority MHC Application Deadline
“There are so many things that are possible in the Mahurin Honors College. Being able to take full advantage of everything that the MHC offers you is a huge thing that I tell incoming scholars.” Sebastian Tingle (MHC ‘24) Somerset, KY | Performing Arts & Film Studied Abroad in Florence, Italy
Mid-February February 1
Secondary MHC Application Deadline
MHC Decisions Released for applications submitted by December 1
Early April March 1
MHC LLC Priority Application
MHC Decisions Released for applications submitted by February 1
We recommend you complete your application by December 1, but we understand if you need additional time, and we provide a secondary deadline of February 1. Our final deadline is July 15 to be inclusive of prospective applicants who may be just learning about us.
CURIOUS? VISIT US.
To submit your VIP Visit request, scan the QR code.
Your VIP Visit is a one-hour personalized tour of campus led by up to two of our student ambassadors - HonorsToppers - followed by an MHC admission meeting to discuss how the MHC can help you in realizing your Ascent Toward Excellence.