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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We're thrilled to announce that Giovanni Malloy, a proud member of the John Martinson Honors College- class of 2017, has been named one of our 2025 GOLD Winners! 

If you're interested in connecting with him and learning about his journey since graduation, join us for the Alumni Panel on October 23rd at 5:00 p.m. in Honors Hall. πŸŽ‰
We're thrilled to announce that Mikaela Meyer, a proud member of the John Martinson Honors College- class of 2018, has been named one of our 2025 GOLD Winners! 

If you're interested in connecting with her and learning about her journey since graduation, join us for the Alumni Panel on October 23rd at 5:00 p.m. in Honors Hall. πŸŽ‰
Join us on October 23rd, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in Honors Hall for an unforgettable evening with esteemed JMHC ALUMNI! ✨ 

Hear their inspiring journeys and discover how an Honors education has transformed their lives after Purdue. 

Enjoy a light reception while engaging in a thought-provoking Q&A and celebrate the GOLD award recipient from the last decade of JMHC! πŸŽ‰
πŸŽ‰ Attention Honors Students! πŸŽ‰ 

Dean Higgins is excited to share a fun birthday challenge! 

Find the hidden photo in the video, tucked away somewhere in Honors North Tower. 

Once you discover it, head over to the Dean's Office with your find!
Join us for our BACK2HONORS Event TOMORROW NIGHT from 4-6 p.m. on the Honors Lawn! We can’t wait to ring in the new school year with food, lawn games and more! See you there! πŸ’›πŸ–€πŸŽ‰
Welcome back, Boilermakers! The John Martinson Honors College is buzzing with energy again, and we’re so excited to kick off another incredible year together! πŸ’›πŸ–€πŸŽ‰

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