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Kelsie Klingenberg and Sam Polczynski pose in front of Town of Normal sign — Read Kelsie and Sam's Story

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Emily Brown poses in front of chalkboard with 4 foreign phrases written on it — Read Emily's Story

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Sisters, Karen and Elizabeth Skylakos, pose in their dorm room — Read Karen and Elizabeth's Story

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Honors sophomore Basheer Becerra with his University Scholars faculty mentor, Dr. Saripalle — Read Basheer's Story

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Josh Collier sharing his Honors experience with prospective students interested in the Honors Program — Read Josh's Story

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A group hug with a mom, daughter, son, and grandma

Drip, drip to near-watershed moments: Moving beyond media stereotypesRocío Rivadeneyra, a scholar who has studied Latina/os and gender in the media for decades, discusses how roles are starting to delve a little deeper.

Torrey Saxton and Jonathan Unger were awarded the Goldwater Scholarship.

Students’ research recognized with national awardThe Honors Program is proud of two Illinois State University Physics majors who were recently awarded the Goldwater Scholarship. Honors Program Assistant Director Christie Martin was pleased to work with Saxton and Unger throughout the application process.

Mary Doro participated in Honors Travel.

A Presidential Scholar in PeruMary Doro has enjoyed her well-rounded experience at Illinois State, both on campus and beyond. Doro, a senior Presidential Scholar and special education major, has studied abroad three times, and Honors Travel to Peru over winter break was her first study abroad experience.