Honors, in this issue read about award-winning Honors students, a message from our director, upcoming events and more.
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Honors College students receive study abroad scholarships
Auburn Honors students Caroline Duncan and Gavin Grann recently earned two prestigious study abroad scholarships, the 100+ Women Strong and Birdsong awards. These scholarships will support their upcoming international experiences this summer, helping send Caroline to Italy and Gavin to Chile. Earning these awards has given both students the opportunity to broaden their global perspectives, exploring how their unique skills can contribute to building a better world. |
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Carson Kim (far left) and Luke Eller (far right) |
Honors College Celebrates 2025 Comer Medalists The Honors College is proud to recognize 2025 Comer Medalists Carson Kim and Timothy “Luke” Eller for their outstanding dedication and contributions to their fields of study. Hosted by the College of Science and Mathematics in collaboration with the College of Agriculture, the Comer Medal has honored students who exemplify excellence across scientific disciplines since 1923.
Kim is graduating this May with a degree in biomedical sciences and a minor in Honors business. He has held several leadership roles on campus and conducted research in both Auburn’s Sport Biomechanics Lab and UAB’s Oral Microbiology Lab. Following graduation, he will attend the UAB School of Dentistry.
Eller is graduating this spring with a bachelor of science in applied biotechnology. He has worked as a Matthews Undergraduate Research Fellow at the Scott-Ritchey Research Center since 2022 and was published in "Cells" in 2024 for his work on oncolytic viruses. He plans to attend medical school at UAB, where he will specialize in pediatric medicine.
Congratulations to both winners! |
Welcome to Honors Ashley!
Join us in welcoming Ashley Daniels, the Business & Administrative Services Coordinator for the Honors College! Ms. Daniels holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication from the University of Montevallo. A lifelong Auburn fan, she’s excited to contribute to the Honors experience and join a team that cares about the success of its students and faculty. Read more about Ms. Daniels below! |
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On my desk, next to my computer, I keep an old black-and-white photograph of a uniformed policeman on a bicycle. The man in the photo, Joseph F. Doherty, who went by “Joe,” was one of my great-grandfathers on my mother’s side. I keep the photograph there because it helps me feel connected to my family, but also because it reminds me of what I care about the most as a scholar, educator, and Director of Auburn’s Honors College.
I tend to think of police officers being assigned to bicycles for areas where patrol cars cannot easily travel, such as parks and college campuses. The story behind my great-grandfather’s photograph, however, is quite different. It comes from a newspaper article of 1907 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where Joe very recently had been made a regular patrolman. The article described his assignment as the first bicycle patrolman in the city, which the chief of police had ordered in response to a citizen petition about the dangers that the growing number of reckless motorists were posing to pedestrians.
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Joe was well known for his athleticism, having won trophies as a runner and bicycle racer, and the article noted that his “swift Bicycle” had become a “Terror to Whizzing Lawbreakers” on the Charles River Parkway. The article announced that he already had chased down more than 20 motorists and given them court summons, which had resulted in stiff fines and much safer roadways.
Many of us think of ourselves today as living in an era of unprecedented and rapid change. Rapid, yes, but unprecedented, no. Daunting as it is to forecast what our world will look like in a decade, let alone how best to prepare young minds to flourish in it, I don’t think our world is in less dramatic upheaval than was the world into which my great-grandfather was born in 1881. |
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Honors Regalia Registration and Medal CeremonyGraduating students! Have you registered for your Honors Regalia yet? Made plans to attend the Honors Medal Ceremony? If not, please check your Auburn account for an email from us about registration. |
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A Message from Congress:
Thank you to everyone who came to Honors Formal! We had a great evening celebrating Honors students' accomplishments over the past school year. Check out our Instagram page for pictures from the event! |
B.R.I.D.G.E. Series: GrowthApril 8 | 6 p.m. | Mell 4520
Join B.R.I.D.G.E. for an evening of skills building! We'll be learning new skills while we dive into the fifth of our defining words: Growth. |
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Congress General MeetingApril 14 | 6 p.m. | Mell 2550
During the final Congress General Meeting of the semester, we'll hear from our new executive team, take a look at all we accomplished over the past year, and look forward to what's to come in 2025-2026! |
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B.R.I.D.G.E. Series: EqualityApril 15 | 6 p.m. | Mell 4520
It's the final event of The B.R.I.D.G.E. Series! We're hosting a deduction game night while we discuss our final defining word: Equality. |
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Family FeudApril 17 | 5 p.m. | Mell 4520
Bring your friends and put your knowledge to the test in a battle of the classic gameshow Family Feud! |
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Samford SessionApril 18 | 2-4 p.m. | Samford Lawn
Celebrate spring on Samford Lawn with an afternoon of crafting and games! Create your own painted flower pot to add a splash of color to your space. Don't miss this chance to enjoy the sunshine, make new friends, and take home something special! |
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Plastic Bag DriveApril 22 | 6 p.m. | Mell 2510
From now until April 22, Congress is collecting plastic bags in Cater Hall and the RBD Honors Study Room. Join Congress in Mell on April 22 to help fold the bags and prepare them for donation. They'll have snacks, drinks and a movie. Hope to see you there! |
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Honors co-sponsorship programFaculty, departments, colleges and students may now request the Honors College to co-sponsor an event or program. The sponsorship can help cover the costs of food and refreshments, speaker honoraria or venue expenses.
There are two annual deadlines. For events and programs occurring during a fall semester the deadline for proposals is June 1. For events and programs occurring during the spring semester the deadline for proposals is November 1.
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It's news to me!Do you have news to share? Auburn University Honors students, faculty and staff are encouraged to submit news, updates and stories to our newsroom. Your news might be posted on our website and our social media! Learn more and submit your story today through the button below. |
Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities Events
April 17 | 6 p.m. | Pebble Hill
Third Thursday Poetry Series: Graduating Students
Celebrate Auburn's creative writing majors! Refreshments will be available at 6 p.m.; the readings will begin at 6:30 p.m.
April 23 | 11:30 a.m. | Pebble Hill
A Conversation with Patti Callahan Henry
Part of the
OLLI at Auburn
Brown Bag Series
Patti Callahan Henry is a New York Times, Globe and Mail, and USA Today bestselling author of seventeen novels, including her newest, The Story She Left Behind. She is the recipient of The Christy Award “Book of the Year”; The Harper Lee Distinguished Writer of the Year and the Alabama Library Association Book of the Year for Becoming Mrs. Lewis. Patti attended Auburn University for her undergraduate work and Georgia State University for her graduate degree. Once a Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, she now writes full-time. |
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