Southeastern Honors Program

08/15/2026

On campus? Come play putt putt with Mr. DJ or Scrabble with Dr. Narro! We are in the library and just opening for the evening! Welcome back!

06/30/2026

We at Southeastern’s Honors Program are proud to congratulate one of our top seniors, Folorunsho Kukoyi, for receiving a $1500 scholarship from the Tangipahoa Professional Women’s Organization!

Folorunsho is a senior majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She serves as one of our tutors in the Tinsley Learning Center and plans to attend medical school upon graduation!

She’s described as very professional in her work and is seen as “the embodiment of teamwork and compassion at the Tinsley Learning Center” by her peers.

Congratulations Folorunsho!

06/11/2026

We were extremely grateful and excited to welcome 250+ students to our Honors Den yesterday during orientation! Check out some of the fresh faces joining the Southeastern Honors program! We cannot wait to see you all this Fall!

05/18/2026

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Honors graduates!! We could not be prouder of the work you’ve done within our program and cannot wait to see what you do next!

05/16/2026

I see honors students ... So. Good.

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05/15/2026

Congratulations to Senior Honors Distinction recipient Nathan Vatter!

Nathan plans to pass his LSAT and then go to law school in 2027, well done Nathan and best of luck on your future endeavors!

05/15/2026

Congratulations to 2026 Senior Honors Diploma Recipient Isabelle Costner!

Isabelle is from Madisonville, Louisiana. She is a Marketing major and has been actively involved in several organizations during her college career, including the American Marketing Association (AMA), the Honors Student Association (HSA), and Project Hope. Throughout her academic journey, she has demonstrated strong dedication and discipline, with her most notable accomplishment being maintaining all A’s this semester while successfully managing a rigorous course load of eight classes. Following graduation, she plans to pursue a career in marketing, with a focus on understanding consumer behavior and digital media influence. Under the direction of Dr. Juliana White and Dr. Marcy Fluitt, she completed her senior honors thesis, “The Influence of TikTok and Social Media Persuasion Techniques on Consumptive Patterns and Practices.”

05/15/2026

Congratulations to Spring 2026 Honors Diploma recipient Abigail Cloud!

Abigail is from Covington, Louisiana. They majored in History, with an emphasis on Tudor England. During their time at Southeastern, they were part of organizations such as Alpha Psi Omega, The Student Government Association, Knitty Gritty, College of Honors and Excellence Ambassadors, and they co-founded the Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter at Southeastern. They earned their Sophomore Honors Distinction the second semester of their sophomore year. Abigail has presented multiple papers in the Honors Research Showcase, and presented at two conferences this year: the Phi Alpha Theta Regional Conference in Lafayette, LA and the Southern Regional Honors Conference in Montgomery, Alabama. After graduation, they plan to pursue the Master of Arts in History, starting in the summer semester.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to Spring 2026 Honors Diploma recipient Oreoluwa Tejiri Onafowokan!

TJ is from Lagos, Nigeria. She is majoring in Political Science with a minor in History. During her time at Southeastern, she has been actively involved in numerous campus organizations. She serves as President of the International Student Union and is the Founder and President of the Nigerian Student Union. She is also the Service Committee Coordinator for the Honors Student Association, a CHE Ambassador for the College of Honors and Excellence, and Student Vice-President of Phi Kappa Phi. In addition, she has served as a Service Leader for international students in Chi Alpha, a former Ambassador for the French Club, an Orientation Leader in 2023, Vice President of Up to Us Southeastern, and a Resident Assistant in University Housing. She is also a member of Pi Sigma Alpha and the Thirteen Club. Onafowokan has been recognized for her academic excellence, earning the President’s List for all seven semesters and receiving the Continuing Honors Scholarship Award and Continuing Honors Housing Scholarship Award. She has also received the LACUSPA Gold Scholarship Award, the Academic Achievement Award at the Residential Assistant Banquet, and was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi and the Thirteen Club. She has also earned her Sophomore and Senior Honors Distinctions. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in law and possibly diplomacy. Under the direction of Bridget Hester and Michael Corbello, she completed her senior honors thesis, “Electoral Malpractice in Nigeria.”

05/15/2026

Congratulations to Spring 2026 Honors Diploma recipient Brenna Stamper!

Brenna is from St. Amant, Louisiana. She is an Art major with a concentration in New Media and Animation. Brenna served as the Director of Financial Affairs for Southeastern Student Government, obtained Sophomore Honors Distinction, joined the Thirteen Club, and is working toward her Senior Honors Distinction. She was recognized as Chi Omega’s Freshman of the Year, selected for the Spring 2026 Student Juried Art Show, and is presenting work in the Senior Thesis Art Show. She has made the President’s List for 8 semesters, with her GPA never dropping below a 4.0. She has also presented her senior thesis research at the Louisiana Undergraduate Research Association Conference in the Louisiana State Capitol and at the ULS Academic Summit. In her free time, she interns at Fusion Implant Center, where she works as a Dental Prosthetic Lab Technician and Surgical Assistant. After graduation, she plans to work full-time at the implant center. Under the direction of John Valentino and Blair Gallon, she has completed her senior honors thesis, “An Artist’s Contribution to Neuroaesthetics.“