Purdue University Fort Wayne Honors Program

Congratulations to PFW Honors student Matilda Radcliff on being named the 2026 Chalk Walk People's Choice Award winner!
Matilda's breathtaking 18-foot chalk artwork featuring a bald eagle soaring with a fish against a vibrant sunset captured the hearts of the community and earned the most public votes. We are proud to celebrate Matilda's incredible artistic talent and creativity.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Matilda! 👏🦅🎨

Drumroll please... 🥁 The Chalk Walk 2026, presented by Partners 1st, award winners are finally here! 🎉

Congratulations to Matilda Radcliff, the 2026 People's Choice award recipient. Her exceptional artwork featuring a bald eagle snatching a fish from the water in front of a stunning sunset stretched 18 feet wide! The public was impressed by her talent, even on Saturday as she worked on her piece, and voted accordingly. Well done, Matilda, and thank you for all your chalking efforts!

🌍 Welcome home Zach Hartz!

We are excited to welcome Honors student and Spanish major Zach back after an incredible year studying abroad in Spain. What an amazing opportunity to experience a new culture, broaden his perspective, and continue his academic journey on an international stage.

We are proud of Zach and all he has accomplished during his time abroad. Enjoy a few highlights from his adventure, and stay tuned for a feature article where he'll share more about his experience!

Welcome home, Zach, and we're glad you're back!

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This summer, Honors student Ish*ta Gupta is helping welcome the next generation of Mastodons to Purdue Fort Wayne.

Through her work with incoming students, Ish*ta is helping them learn more about campus, find the resources and connections they need, and begin building confidence for the semester ahead. Starting college can bring a lot of questions, and it is students like Ish*ta who help make that transition feel more welcoming and manageable.

We are proud of the care, energy, and leadership she is bringing to this important work. Thank you, Ish*ta, for helping incoming students feel at home at PFW before their first day of classes even begins!

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53 Honors Program certificate graduates, one big moment! Posing proudly on the 2026 commencement stage.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

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What a wonderful evening celebrating our Purdue University Fort Wayne Honors Program graduates at Commencement! 🎓✨

Last night, more than 50 students were awarded the Honors Certificate, recognizing their hard work, curiosity, commitment, and successful completion of the Honors Program requirements. We are incredibly proud of each of these students and the dedication they have shown throughout their time at PFW.

While official photos are coming soon, here are a few moments captured from the evening. Congratulations, Honors graduates — we are so proud of you and excited for all that comes next! 🖤💛

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Prepping for graduation tonight and feeling so proud of our PFW Honors students! 🎓

This evening, 52 students will receive the Honors medal in recognition of successfully completing the Honors Program requirements. Even more meaningful, they will also have this accomplishment noted on their official transcript—a lasting reflection of their hard work, curiosity, and commitment to going above and beyond.

Congratulations to our Honors graduates! We are excited to celebrate you and cheer you on as you walk across the stage tonight.

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