John Martinson Honors College

We are a community of highly motivated learners, committed to a pursuit of knowledge across all disciplines.

About the John Martinson Honors College

Our mission is to create and foster well-rounded, well-educated global leaders. We work to create student leaders on campus who impact society from their very first semester. Our four pillars, or primary tenets, come together to help us accomplish this mission:

  • Interdisciplinary Academics
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Community and Global Engagement
  • Leadership Development

 

MEET THE DEAN

Dr. Felisa Higgins

Dr. Felisa Higgins earned her Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Purdue, a master’s in industrial engineering from Florida State University and a bachelor’s in industrial engineering from Florida A&M University.

A globally engaged scholar and expert in supply chain management, she brings to Purdue years of experience and impact spanning both academia and industry, including a long stint with consumer products company Kimberly-Clark and its Latin American Operations. Her excellence in teaching has also been amply recognized through multiple Penn State awards, such as the George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Smeal College's Fred Brand Jr. Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.

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Congratulations, Class of 2026. ๐ŸŽ“
 
#PurdueWeDidIt
THIS JUST IN: Boilermakers love @chipotle. ๐Ÿ‘€๐ŸŒฏ
A lot can happen in 157 years. ๐Ÿซ 

As we count down to Americaโ€™s 250th anniversary, we celebrate Purdueโ€™s own history of innovation and growth.
๐ŸŽ“ The finish line is here. 

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See more info about Spring 2026 Commencement: ๐Ÿ”— in bio. ๐Ÿ‘†
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Happy Motherโ€™s Day, Boilermakers! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re thankful for everything moms and mother figures do.