Honors College

Wildlife ecology senior to carry CAS gonfalon

The honor of carrying the College of Arts and Sciences gonfalon for the 2024 Washington State University commencement ceremonies in Pullman has been awarded to Lola Taylor, the college’s outstanding senior in the School of Environment. Selection as a gonfalon bearer is a prestigious honor awarded to outstanding students who have had notable achievements throughout […]

Lola Taylor.

Two CAS students receive national Goldwater Awards

Julia Jitkov and Clara Ehinger are two of the latest WSU recipients of national Barry Goldwater distinguished scholarships. “These future scientists will receive significant financial support for the next academic year, which recognizes their outstanding accomplishments in research,” said April Seehafer, director of the WSU Distinguished Scholarships Program. Since 1986, Goldwater awards have been available to […]

Washington State University.

First-generation scholar shines, represents college at commencement

Hilary Zuniga dreams of someday working for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, earning her doctoral degree in international development studies, and enjoying a fulfilling career with the United Nations. This month, the determined 22-year-old took one giant step closer to her goals by graduating from WSU with two bachelor’s degrees and a record of […]

Accelerated honors program for future veternarians

Emily Austin, a WSU sophomore and zoology major, says the accelerated Honors Veterinary Medicine program was one of the main factors that drew her to WSU. The College of Veterinary Medicine and the Honors College have partnered up to provide an exceptional opportunity for motivated undergraduate students who are dedicated to a profession in veterinary […]