Impact
 Brooke Barber, class of 2027, Arts & Sciences, Cognitive Science major Pre-Occupational Therapy, Spanish for the Health Professions minor
When I think Honors, I think community. I connect both academically and socially with my peers through the Honors LLC. Events like pizza parties, clothing swaps, and study sessions really influence my sense of belonging in this program and at Marquette. Lastly, with smaller honors class sizes, it's a lot easier to meet new people and build relationships with professors. My favorite moments in Honors were my meetings with my Honors Peer Mentor group. I was a mentee during my first semester freshman year and now, I'm a mentor! I absolutely love the program and giving back to a community that gave me so much.
Sean Ogrosky, class of 2027, Arts & Sciences, Writing Intensive English & Public Relations majors, Medieval Studies minor.
The Honors Program is engaging, diverse, and supportive. I was part of the Honors Peer Mentor Program in my first year. I learned a lot about Marquette, the community, and some awesome opportunities. My mentor invited us to her plays which was a blast  for our small group. She also invited us to bingo and trivia which sparked my love for CAB events. I became a lot more involved on campus, eventually becoming an RA, because of the Honors Peer Mentor Program. The Creative Writing Workshop is my bi-weekly highlight. The workshop appeals to people in and out of the English major and is a fun way to create a writing community. I've gotten closer to friends in the workshops. I find ways to stay creative and with their help I’ve learned to manage writer's block. They are amazing writers and great instructors and I hope the workshops live on!
I also had an amazing experience through the Honors Summer Research Fellowship. I received research funds to work with a faculty mentor on a topic I am very passionate about. This fellowship was instrumental in determining my own values as I took on a large research project that culminated in a poster presentation. Having this opportunity in my freshman year helped me realize how supportive and engaging the Honors Program is and how they prioritize student development at every point of my education.
 Josie Joyner, class of 2028, Secondary Education and History majors
Honors is about community, opportunities, and friendship. The Honors Program offers many opportunities that otherwise wouldn't be available to me. Each week we get emails from the Honors staff outlining employment opportunities, excursions, or many other ways to get involved. The Annual Honors Ball was a great experience to get to know some of my peers and to get dressed up.
Harris Ikram, class of 2027, Psychology Major and Biological Sciences minor
The Honors Program reminds me of community, fun, and home. It has a tight sense of community. We have developed very strong relationships through our courses, as a well as being in the same places. One of my favorite memories is the Honors Ball. The annual ball is so much fun and gives us another opportunity to develop and see friends.
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Accomplishments
 Kamaria Gragston, class of 2026, Art & Sciences, Criminology and Law Studies major
Kamaria received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship this spring for her international abroad experience. The Gilman Program aims to encourage students to study and intern in a diverse array of countries, areas and world regions. Gragston is a first-generation college student and a part of the Urban Scholars program, the University Honors Program and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She is currently studying abroad in Cape Town, South Africa. Read this short interview on how the Gilman Scholarship is assisting in Gragston’s studies abroad.
 Gabriella Nerger, class of 2026, Arts & Sciences, Political Science major, Law & Society and Public Policy minors
Gabriella was accepted into the Policy and Economic Program with The Fund for American Studies (TFAS), a nonprofit education organization based out of Washington D.C. The mission of TFAS is to develop courageous leaders inspired and equipped to protect and advance the ideas of individual liberty, personal responsibility, and economic freedom in their communities and throughout the world. TFAS programs inspire these future leaders to make a difference in their communities and throughout the world by upholding the values essential to the preservation and success of a free society.
The program selects top students from across the world for an eight-week academic internship experience from May 31 through July 27. It combines academic courses completed at George Mason University, internships, site briefings, guest lectures, a professional development series and mentorship program. TFAS has forged relationships with leading organizations in public policy, journalism, government relations, business and philanthropy, ensuring students have access to the most challenging and fulfilling internships in Washington, D.C.
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