Lindenwood Magazine - Spring 2024

6 7 SPRING 2024 EDITION THE LINDENWOOD THE LINDENWOOD SPRING 2024 EDITION Chemistry student Sophie Juliana said that thanks to Honors’ flexibility, “I could take my education to the next level. I recommend Honors to every student committed to reaching their highest academic potential.” Faculty are equally enthusiastic about facilitating Honors- enhanced experiences, such as writing publishable papers, delivering presentations, producing videos, designing art and graphics, and working on podcasts. When psychology and pre-art therapy student Faith Salamone worked with Geography Professor Dr. Meri Marsh, their collaboration resulted in hand-drawn maps that layered together the physical and human geography of New Zealand. “We joined forces to define an Honors plan that combined Faith’s disciplinary interests and desire to study abroad in New Zealand,” Marsh said. When political science student Kadence Berry collaborated with English Professor Dr. Daniel Plate in his writing course, they produced a guide on using generative AI in academic writing and published it! “Embracing AI in English Composition: Insights and Innovations in Hybrid Pedagogical Practices” is available in the International Journal of Changes in Education. Honors Academy membership comes with further benefits. Members can enjoy the exclusive Honors Lounge, a beautiful space in the LARC, where they can socialize and network. Perhaps students’ favorite benefit is priority- course registration. They also have exciting options to complete Honors-designated courses and Honors Learning Communities, which are taught by award-winning professors. English Professor Melissa Qualls is particularly passionate about teaching literature in the Honors Learning Community because she gets to work with curious and enthusiastic students as they build mentoring relationships with her and friendships with each other. GREATNESS Lindenwood University’s Honors Academy is an innovative and flexible program with more than 250 members that offers gifted undergraduate students opportunities to explore academic excellence in any major. It is designed to support, strengthen, and highlight the achievements of its members because it puts the needs of students first. As Lliam Gammon (Information Technology) declares, “Honors Academy is a leadership-making machine!” One of the program’s most exciting features is that Honors students design their own journeys without necessarily adding hours to degree requirements. They can engage with topics they are passionate about as they enhance lifelong Power Skills, such as critical thinking, communication, creativity, leadership, and empathy. Musical theater student Madeleine Nelson said, “I personalized my Honors-enhanced assignments around inclusivity in the arts. Being in Honors helped me grow and innovate.” HONORS ACADEMY DESIGNED FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SUCCESS By Dr. Justine Pas and Dr. Kathi Vosevich | Honors Academy Faculty Sponsors FEATURE STORY FEATURE STORY Seeds of Tayla Whitley ’23, majored in communications and graduated with University Honors. 2024 Honors Academy Cording Ceremony