BGSU Honors

Suvik decided to create a valuable summer experience and took initiative to onboard for volunteering at the Cleveland Clinic near his home. He is assisting with procedures, stocking supplies, and supporting patients upon admission to the facility. As a pre-medicine student, this has already been a meaningful way for Suvik to jumpstart his career development. Way to support the community, Suvik! We're excited to see how your research and volunteering continues to impact the medical profession.

Don’t yet know what topic you want to study for your Honors Project? While the Honors Project is an independent scholarly project, you don’t need to find your idea alone. There are multiple ways to find support to ideate!

Consider taking HNRS 4970 and/or setting up a meeting with your Honors Advisor to learn about other BGSU resources.

Addison Mullins ('29) just completed a two-week course on the Biology and Conservation of Marine Turtles at Dauphin Island Sea Lab in Alabama. Her first week at the lab included research lectures and lab projects, including weighing baby turtles. The second week was a road trip around Florida where she travelled to Mote Marine Lab in Sarasota, Marathon Turtle Hospital in Marathon Key, and Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach. She also snorkeled in Ramrod Key. Addison’s absolute top highlight was beach patrol at Juno Beach where the group observed seven nesting Loggerheads and an endangered Leatherback! What an incredible start to summer!

In addition to being a Hoskins Scholar, Eleanor also received an Honors College grant to conduct research in Barbados last summer. A cultural and clinical experience, she was able to contribute to public health and nutrition education by working in dialysis clinics and creating handouts about phosphorus levels in foods.

Are you interested in research, international experiences, conferences, or other travel? Reach out to your Honors advisor to see if an Honors grant is a fitting opportunity.

Presume you’re too busy for an Honors Project? This rewarding experience is highly manageable and adds up to just 1-2 credit hours of your time depending on the semester.

Connect with your Honors Advisor to explore strategies to maximize your Honors Project experience!

We’re here all summer long! Contact your Honors Advisor if you need any assistance.

Emery, a third-year Architecture major, spent a semester in Spain. Besides having great opportunities to travel Europe on her free time, she was able to learn about space and architectural design at an international school. She even brought back inspiration for her Honors Project!

Reach out to your Honors advisor to make a plan if you're interested in Honors grants that can fund project costs associated with research, scholarship, creative work, professional conference travel, alternative break trips, study away and education abroad travel, or other forms of experiential learning.

Students who complete an Honors Project rave about the collaboration with faculty! The process folds in guidance and support.

Connect with your Honors Advisor if you need help thinking through your Honors Project options and resources.

We’re busting myths about the Honors Project! Some students pick a topic aligned to their major or future career goals. However, many enjoy it as an opportunity to dive into an engaging topic! Connect with your Honors Advisor for support narrowing a potential topic.

Today we’re featuring two of our 2025-26 Honors grant recipients. Congratulations Amelia and Madi on your excellent projects!

The Honors College provides competitive grants that can fund project costs associated with research, scholarship, creative work, professional conference travel, alternative break trips, study away and education abroad travel, or other forms of experiential learning. Reach out to your Honors advisor to inquire!