Dr. W. Brett Wiley (Director of the Honors Program) Last week I found an Honors Program handbook from 1998, which was one of the first years of the program’s existence at what was then Mount Vernon Nazarene College. In that document, students were introduced to an Honors program that included some large, seminar-type courses and … Continue reading Welcome to the MVNU Honors Program!
Honors Student Athletes
Combining the demands of being a student athlete with those of the Honors Program can seem daunting, but at MVNU, it is not only possible but incredibly rewarding. Daniel Daly, a member of both the Honors Program and the Men’s Volleyball team, explains how the program has played a crucial role in his academic and … Continue reading Honors Student Athletes
Honors Project Spotlight: Nathaniel Dersom
When asked about his Honors Project, Nathaniel Dersom, a current senior, explains how he was inspired to create a transmission that maximizes torque and how he hopes his efforts inspire others. “My brother and I were waiting in line for a tour of Independence Hall in Philadelphia on a summer vacation in 2018. We were … Continue reading Honors Project Spotlight: Nathaniel Dersom
Honors Housing
Traditionally, freshman women in the Honors Program have been housed together on a floor in Pioneer Hall. This housing has provided numerous opportunities for the Honors students and has helped them to form deep and meaningful relationships with others in the program as they live life together. Emma More, a freshman in the Honors program, … Continue reading Honors Housing
Partnering with Knox County’s Area Development Foundation
In the Spring of 2022, twenty of MVNU’s Honors Students participated in a seminar titled “Co-Laboratory,” Through the seminar, students partnered with Knox County Area Development Foundation (ADF) to complete an assessment of the West End Neighborhood of Mount Vernon. Students were divided into three various groups including historical and structural assessments, residential assessments, and … Continue reading Partnering with Knox County’s Area Development Foundation
Corn Maze Adventure
Recently, the Honors students were invited to take a break from schoolwork and get outside to enjoy the nice weather. The group made their way to the Lynd Family Fruit Farm in Pataskala, where they journeyed through a corn maze. The students had to work together to find totems hidden throughout the maze and make … Continue reading Corn Maze Adventure
Intercollegiate Honors Symposium: Humility
On October 21st, Honors students from across the country gathered at the Grove City Intercollegiate Honors Symposium to discuss the virtue of Humility. The symposium tackles several readings from multiple different viewpoints in an Honors setting, much like an Honors Seminar at MVNU. When asked about her experience, Claire Vogelmann, a current junior, expressed how … Continue reading Intercollegiate Honors Symposium: Humility
Honors Seminar: Board Game Design
“Board Game Design,” a Fall 2022 Honors seminar taught by Dr. John Noonan, explores the creative and strategic mechanics that make up different games. Students involved in this seminar have found themselves playing, analyzing, and categorizing a variety of different strategy games thus far. These activities have all been in preparation of the creation of … Continue reading Honors Seminar: Board Game Design
2022 Honors Banquet
On Monday, April 11th, the Honors Program held a banquet to recognize students who are graduating as Honors Scholars. The graduating class had dinner at Mazza's Italian Restaurant, where they were able to reminisce about their time together at MVNU. The following students were honored as upcoming graduates, and they are pictured below with MVNU's … Continue reading 2022 Honors Banquet
Honors Seminar: Stories of Immigration
When the opportunity arises, Honors students whose Honors Projects would fit well into seminars are given the opportunity to co-lead a seminar for their peers. During the 2022-2023 academic year, “Stories of Immigration” will be one of these seminars that will provide the opportunity for Honors students to dig into a relevant topic and learn … Continue reading Honors Seminar: Stories of Immigration
Honors Seminar: Becoming Who You Are
Professor Justin Sorensen is currently teaching “Becoming Who You Are,” an MVNU Honors seminar exploring authenticity, a quality in our culture toward which many aspire. In response to this aspiration, our culture provides opportunities that allow us to give expression to who we are and who we want to be. With various options available for … Continue reading Honors Seminar: Becoming Who You Are
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