April

Hoch Selected for NSF-Funded Math Research

Shari Hoch (Mathematics, BS) was one of nine college students accepted into a National Science Foundation-sponsored REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) hosted this summer at Bryn Mawr College.

Halmes Receives National Honors Recognition

Lisa Halmes, administrative assistant for the Cook Honors College at IUP, has been selected as the winner of the 2023 NCHC Award for Administrative Excellence. Halmes was nominated by Chauna Craig, director of the Cook Honors College, for her consistent enthusiasm and passion for their educational mission.

Gomes to Prep for Law School Through “Trials”

Caio Gomes is one of 20 students selected from a pool of more than 1,500 applicants for the 2023 Trials program at NYU.

March

Journey by Sail: Honors College Students Embark on Nautical and Social Journey

Five IUP honors students flew to Florida for Spring Break 2023, aiming for the Dunedin Marina instead of the beach, where they boarded a 41-foot sailboat to begin their "Journey By Sail," an experiential learning opportunity supported in part by the Cook Honors College Achievement Fund.