Sapere aude
Honors held its first ever prom on April 2026. Spearheaded by the Honors Executive Council (HEC) officers Thomas, Tenley, Grace, Penny, and Lauren, the prom featured a DJ, good food, professional dancers, and even prom decor. Students showed up in their best, kicked off their shoes, and let loose for one magical night.
Eight honors students presented their research at the Southern Regional Honors Conference in Montgomery, Alabama. All were poster presentations — some stemming from thesis work and some originating from Honors courses. It was a record number of acceptances! We also made time to visit the Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Museum and to see some of the sites downtown.
Being able to travel to the American Chemical Society conference in Atlanta, Georgia was an incredible opportunity. Lasting five days, this conference brought in practitioners and researchers from across the nation together to discuss advancements happening within the field. Presenting my research provided me with the opportunity to network and speak about a topic that I am passionate about. I also had some time to explore the city, notably the Georgia Aquarium. Overall, being able to attend this conference was an opportunity that I am especially grateful for, which would not have been possible without funding from both the College of Natural and Health Sciences (CNHS) and the Honors Program.
Julia Morelli
