Our Student Leaders

Who is Honors? Who is Honors?

Honors employs a host of connected student leaders who help us mentor students, engage with our campus and Wilmington community, and recruit the next generations of Honors students. Please see below for our student leaders' information.

For inquiries about jobs in Honors as a student, please email honors@uncw.edu.

Honors Ambassadors

Gracie Kean - Honors Ambassador Coordinator Gracie is the Honors Ambassador Coordinator majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Business Development and a minor in Spanish. She can share about: transfer students, Cameron School of Business, Club Lacrosse, Surf Club, & Intramural Sports. Email Gracie

photo of Madison Allen, honors ambassador

Madison Allen Madison is an Honors Ambassador majoring in Criminology with minors in French, Forensic Science, and Psychology. She can offer insight on: choosing a major, the Honors Thesis, finding internships, balancing jobs, and campus involvement. Ask Madison about: D.C. Lyceum, the SHELL Collective, community resources, off-campus living, & Housing and Residence Life. Email Madison

Molly Beck Molly is an Honors Ambassador majoring in Exercise Science with an Allied Health concentration and a minor in Psychology. She can share about: FYRE, undergraduate research, internships, study abroad, and life as an out-of-state student. Ask Molly about making the most of your academic opportunities and exploring everything Wilmington has to offer. Email Molly

photo of Lizzie Brilliant, honors ambassador

Lizzie Brilliant Lizzie is an Honors Ambassador double majoring in Psychology and Communication Studies with a minor in Spanish. She can share her experiences as a dual-enrolled or homeschooled student, getting involved through FYRE, Psi Chi, Swim Club, and campus leadership opportunities. Ask Lizzie about Housing and Residence Life, Bible study groups, mission trips and travel, music, and making connections both on and off campus. Email Lizzie

photo of Sophia Capots, honors Ambassador

Sophia Capots Sophia is an Honors Ambassador majoring in Biology with a Pre-Health concentration. She can share her experiences with the Honors D.C. Lyceum, First-Year Research Experience (FYRE), campus services, and life in Sandpiper Hall. Ask Sophia about preparing for a career in healthcare, getting involved in research, and exploring opportunities at UNCW. Email Sophia

Julia Caton Julia is an Honors ambassador majoring in Oceanography with a minor in Political Science. She can share her experiences with undergraduate research, the Honors D.C. Lyceum, the TFAS internship, and serving as an HON 110 mentor. Ask Julia about the SHELL Collective, studying abroad through Global HON 110 in London, and making the most of Honors opportunities at UNCW. Email Julia

Laura Livengood Laura is a Marine Biology major with a minor in Assistance Dog Training and serves as an Honors Ambassador. Ask Laura about finding your place on campus, the UNCW Scuba Club, the Marine Biology major, and the Assistance Dog Training minor. Email Laura

Joshua Mouser Joshua is a Biology major with a Pre-Health concentration and minors in Pre-Medical Sciences, Whole Health & Wellness Studies, and Leadership Studies. Ask Joshua about Club Triathlon, intramural sports, being an EMT, the Honors D.C. Lyceum, entering UNCW with an associate degree, and preparing for a career in healthcare. Email Josh

Sarah Pappalardo Sarah is an Exercise Science major with minors in Psychology and Health and serves as an Honors Ambassador. Ask Sarah about HON 110 mentors, UNCW Club Running, Psi Chi, and the experience of being an out-of-state student. Email Sarah

Ella Typrin Ella is a Coastal Engineering major with a minor in Geospatial Technologies and serves as an Honors Ambassador. Ask Ella about getting involved in research, majoring in engineering, engineering internships, the Center for Marine Science, and getting settled into the Honors College Email Ella

Honors Peer Mentors

McKenna Beard Mckenna's drop in hours are, Tuesday 1-3 p.m., Thursday 1-3 p.m., or by appointment in the Honors Lounge (King Hall 201A). You can ask her about: Honors College requirements and perks, on- and off-campus job opportunities, getting involved on campus, law school, becoming a prosecutor, and more. Email McKenna

Olivia Hukill Olivia's drop in hours are, Monday 1-3pm, Wednesday 1-3pm or by appointment in the Honors Lounge (King Hall 201A). You can ask her about the FYRE program, undergraduate research, the Honors Thesis, being pre-optometry/pre-health, working as a TA, studying abroad, and more Email Olivia

Elena Klaus Elena's drop in hours are, Monday 3:30-5pm in the Honors Lounge (King Hall 201A), Tuesday 9:30am-12pm in Sandpiper Tap Tea Bar or by appointment. You can ask her about: Freshman year, campus involvement, Directed Independent Study (DIS), getting involved in research, UNCW's Survivor Club, being more than your major, and more Email Elena

Honors 110 Mentors

Honors Mentors are dedicated upperclassmen who work in our Honors 110 courses, a course that introduces Honors first-years to the university and life in Honors. They attend all HON 110 course meetings, engage with the students in their section, and plan cross-section events.

Applications are due in March annually.

Honors Student Workers & Graduate Assistants

Honors employs student workers each semester to help organize office necessities and assist visitors to the Honors College. Our student workers are as follows:

Bella Consorti, Gracie Kean, Jill Mayes, Julia Caton, and Victoria Griffin

Our Graduate Assistants are as follows:

Adrienne Siefert, Events Planning and Management GA (Creative Writing)
Hannah Taggeselle, Social Media & Honors Newsletter GA (Business Analytics)

Contact Us

Office of the Honors College

Phone: 910.962.3408

honors@uncw.edu

Honors College
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5958

We are located in King Hall on the second floor!

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