Ask an Honors Student
Some of our current and former students explain what they value about USU Honors:
Do you have a question about the University Honors Program? Our Honors Student Advisory Board is eager to hear from you—please feel free to send them a message!
Hazel is a sophomore and will be applying to USU’s graphic design program this fall. She loves her studio classes and hopes to combine her graphic design skills with a career in public lands one day! When Hazel isn’t in the studio, you can find her paddleboarding, baking sourdough bread, or yapping with her friends.
College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Mia is a senior majoring in Dietetics and minoring in German. When she isn’t busy studying for her classes or working as a Research Assistant, one can find Mia playing various sports at USU. When her schedule allows, she plays intramural sports with her husband and friends and takes a new PE class each semester to add variety to her schedule. This year, she competed in her first two triathlons, and she hopes to improve her times in future races! Mia aims to receive a graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics after graduation.
Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
Jacey is a junior majoring in psychology and minoring in biology. She hopes to go into research psychology with an emphasis in either neuroscience or cognitive psychology. When she’s not throwing herself at mind games, she can often be found in front of a piano or rehearsing for a play. With eight years of theater under her belt, Jacey is no stranger to the stage. She’s performed in state and regional competitions alike, even claiming first place in the 6A Regional Theater Competition.
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Ella is a junior studying English with a creative writing emphasis, with a minor in leadership and management and a certificate in digital writing and publication. When she isn't writing or doing research as an Undergraduate Research Fellow, you can catch her at a volleyball or basketball game, getting a smoothie bowl, or going to any campus event she can
College of Engineering
Sophia Hessami is a junior majoring in biological engineering with a minor in chemistry. She will graduate with both the University Honors and the Undergraduate Research designations on her transcript. Sophia loves volunteering her time to mentor others and help them discover their passions. Most recently, she has spent her free time meeting with students who are interested in getting involved in research but need extra guidance.
College of Science
Autumn is a second bachelor’s student majoring in chemistry (environmental focus) and minoring in data science and statistics. They received a College of Science mini grant and the Bialkowski Award in environmental chemistry to conduct research this past summer into the role of plant emissions on ozone formation. When they aren’t studying you can often find them leading a trip with USU Outdoor Programs where they love hiking, biking, and being on the river.
Jentrie is a senior majoring in accounting with a minor in data analytics. She will go into audit accounting and enjoys working with people to improve communication and business practices. She continues to look for ways of applying strategies learned in her classes to real-world experiences. Jentrie has experienced much of what USU has to offer as she participated in many activities and felt welcome at all of them. When she isn’t frequenting Honors events, she loves playing tennis, working on her Chaco tan, looking at the stars on the quad, or roaming the Wasatch on her mountain bike.
Kennedy is a junior majoring in wildlife ecology and management with minors in biology and chemistry. She is a writing fellow, works in the biology lab on campus, and is also currently involved with the Quinney College of Natural Resources Student Council and The Wildlife Society Student Chapter. In her free time, she enjoys climbing on big rocks, reading books, and playing spike ball on the quad.