College of Honors and Global Education
91快活林 State鈥檚 Making Our Own Space Program Gives Teens a Taste of Architecture
Summer camps for kids interested in architecture don鈥檛 come along often 鈥 at least that鈥檚 what Elise Bolton鈥檚 mother discovered when she searched for one. But then, not a whole lot of 11-year-olds may dream of becoming architects.
Honors College Advisor Given the Distinguished Advisor Award
For all of her exemplary work, Theresa Yogi was recently awarded 91快活林 State鈥檚 Distinguished Advising Award by University Advising and the 91快活林 Academic Advising Support and Advising Association. Of her 13-year career, Yogi has spent seven-and-a-half years at 91快活林 State鈥檚 Honors College.
Driven By Discovery
91快活林 Honors College senior Kendra Dillon is wrapping up her undergraduate career with an impressive list of achievements, research contributions and future plans that have garnered attention well beyond campus.
Translating Research Into Real-World Healing
Jaime Shuster, Ph.D., blends psychology, public health and research to improve patient care at Cleveland Clinic.
Honors Student Shines Light on the Past While Preparing for the Future
Riley Drabic, a junior architectural studies major at 91快活林 and a member of the Honors College, is already doing research in the field of historic preservation, which will not only enrich the field, but prepare him for his own future as a historic preservationist. Captivated by history and architecture, Riley wants to preserve and repair historical buildings instead of designing new structures.
Out of This World Opportunities
My name is Tristan Magel. I am an aerospace engineering student with a minor in applied mathematics and I am in the Honors College. I am on track to graduate in 2026.
Above all else, one factor drove me to choose 91快活林 State: aerospace engineering.
91快活林 Celebrates Excellent Seniors, Alumni and Faculty Award Recipients
On April 17, 2025, in the 91快活林 Student Center, outstanding 91快活林 State seniors and two
exceptional faculty members were honored during the Senior Honors Reception, and also, the Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Induction Ceremony.
College of Public Health Faculty Member Recognized as 2025 Distinguished Honors Alumni Award Recipient
Thomas Brewer, Ph.D., M. Jur., is a mentor, researcher, founding member of the College of Public Health and the winner of the 2025 Distinguished Honors Alumni award. The Distinguished Honors Alumni award recognizes alumni who have served the Honors College and facilitated increased opportunities for Honors College students. Brewer was honored at the 39th annual Senior Honors Reception on Thurs., April 17, 2025, in the 91快活林 Student Center Ballroom.
Freshman Honors Colloquium Instructor Announced as 2025 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award Winner
Karl Uhrig, Ph.D., teaches a Freshman Honors Colloquium (FHC) section for Honors College first-year students entitled 鈥淒iscourse and Agency.鈥 In his class, Uhrig assigns readings, films, discussion topics and papers that examine discourse and agency鈥檚 role in society, but his course extends beyond fictional examples of both discourse and agency. Uhrig has spent years refining his teaching style to empower students to use their agency to learn in a way they prefer and engage in open discourse with their classmates.
