Honor Scholar Program at DePauw University

Honor Scholar Program at DePauw University The Honor Scholar Program seeks to enhance the quality of the DePauw community's experience by foste

The program incorporates the quintessential values of the liberal arts education: a community of scholars who come together to read important and challenging classic and contemporary works which range broadly in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences; who are interested in sharing their thinking with colleagues in a small seminar setting in interdisciplinary contexts; and who engage in intensive writing which culminates in the preparation and defense of a senior thesis in their fields of specialization.

Ava writes: “My project explores the historical context of the Pentecostal church and will be an autoethnography that co...
01/08/2026

Ava writes: “My project explores the historical context of the Pentecostal church and will be an autoethnography that considers how the Pentecostal church thinks about gender and family. Through my research I hope to develop a better understanding of my family history and the impact the church has on individual and group experience.” 📚🦉

Ryan writes: “My research explores how the Southern regions in the U.S., especially urban and low-income communities, ex...
12/18/2025

Ryan writes: “My research explores how the Southern regions in the U.S., especially urban and low-income communities, experience climate gentrification and environmental justice at disproportionately high rates. I analyze the impact and risks of climate disasters and how policies that are meant to improve resilience and promote equal disaster relief can contribute to the systemic marginalization of vulnerable residents, which is rooted in redlining. By linking case studies and literature, I will propose more equitable approaches to the increase in natural disasters.” 📚🦉

Lilly writes: “In relation to the increasing polarization politically in the United States, I will explore why people be...
12/11/2025

Lilly writes: “In relation to the increasing polarization politically in the United States, I will explore why people believe in conspiracy theories through a media analysis, research on cult and conspiracy, research on psychology and morality, and a case study of the Uniparty. Additionally, I will incorporate poetry throughout my writing to express the mindsets of those who believe in conspiracy theories.” 🦉📚

Andrew writes: “My research explores the use of role-playing games in education. I’m creating a module set in the first ...
12/04/2025

Andrew writes: “My research explores the use of role-playing games in education. I’m creating a module set in the first century CE and Spartacus’ slave revolt, focusing on historical immersion and highlighting role-playing games’ educational benefits.” 📚🦉

Ben writes: “While we know microplastics have made themselves known in almost all areas of the body including the brain,...
11/20/2025

Ben writes: “While we know microplastics have made themselves known in almost all areas of the body including the brain, we know little to none about their impacts on human health. Considering the disproportionate exposure chemicals that leach from microplastics have on society, including bisphenols, PFAS, and phthalates, I am attempting to provide insight into the actual impacts of the microplastics themselves. I am planning on doing so in the lab by using the gut microbiome model, using E. coli as a proxy for human health by exposing the bacteria to polystyrene microplastics and observing trends in biofilm formation and subsequent antibiotic resistance.” 📚🦉

Join us for Tea and Cookies today at 4 pm in Prevo!! 🦉📚🍪
11/17/2025

Join us for Tea and Cookies today at 4 pm in Prevo!! 🦉📚🍪

Courtney writes: “This project aims to compose a cross-cultural study of multiple countries’ implementations of restorat...
11/13/2025

Courtney writes: “This project aims to compose a cross-cultural study of multiple countries’ implementations of restorative justice practices in K-12 school systems to inform how effective restorative methods in educational settings can work. To do so, I will study RJ practices in both New Zealand and Canadian school systems to gain better insight into the successes, challenges, and best practices of two well-established RJ programs to inform U.S. integration.” 🦉📚

11/07/2025

Honor Scholar Class of 2026 Senior Thesis Poster Session!! These people are change makers! 🦉📚hoot-hoot!

Devin writes: “My project is based around the concept of colonialism and the oppression it often uses in its territories...
11/06/2025

Devin writes: “My project is based around the concept of colonialism and the oppression it often uses in its territories. By examining the case studies of Indo China (Current day Vietnam), South Africa and Afghanistan, I hope to show that colonial oppression in the areas of Race, Religion and Economics spurred on the creation of both violent and non-violent non-state actors.” 🦉📚

Kelsey writes: “My thesis offers a philosophical analysis of the ethical concerns surrounding moral responsibility in th...
10/30/2025

Kelsey writes: “My thesis offers a philosophical analysis of the ethical concerns surrounding moral responsibility in the use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare. It will explore the complex issue of AI-created responsibility gaps in the medical setting, where assigning and upholding moral responsibility is a fundamental principle of medical ethics.” 🦉📚

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Honor Scholar Building
Greencastle, IN
46135

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+17656586575

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