Published April 8, 2025
CAPTION:Sumiksha Koirala (left) and Sabina Dahal (right) were among five students who represented the 麻豆果冻传媒 Honors Program at the annual meeting of the Southern Regional Honors Council.
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MONROE, LA 鈥� 麻豆果冻传媒 Honors Program attended the annual meeting of the
Southern Regional Honors Council (SRHC) on March 27-29, in Chattanooga, TN.听The 麻豆果冻传媒
Honors Program was represented by Beau Benoit, a senior toxicology major; Gwen Abadie,
a senior toxicology major; Sabina Dahal, a senior biology major; Sumiksha Koirala,
a senior mathematics major; and Noah Stephan, a junior biology major.听听
Sumiksha Koirala presented 鈥�Generalizing the Problem of the Probability of First Claim Among Multiple Actuaries
and Analyzing the Impact of Deductibles on Payout Variance in Comparison to Payout
Mean.鈥� 鈥淭he听SRHC meeting was a great experience for me,鈥� said Koirala. 鈥淚 had the
opportunity to meet honors students from other universities and learn about their
programs. I also attended sessions where a variety of important topics were discussed.
One of the highlights was getting to present my poster and share my research experience,
which was incredibly rewarding. I also had the chance to learn about other students'
research projects, which were both inspiring and educational. The entire experience
was truly enriching. I got to explore a new city, meet new people, and gain fresh
perspectives. Overall, it was an unforgettable and inspiring journey,鈥� added Koirala.
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Sabina Dahal presented 鈥淪ynthesis and Evaluation of Novel Pyrazolone Hybrids as Potential
Anticancer Agents.鈥澨� 鈥淎ttending the SRHC meeting in Chattanooga was truly an unforgettable
experience,鈥� said Dahal. 鈥淐onnecting with fellow honors students from different universities
allowed me to exchange ideas, share my own research, and discover fresh perspectives
that I hadn't considered before. These interactions have motivated me to continue
exploring new avenues in my academic path. Beyond the academic sessions, I had so
much fun bonding with other honors students, exploring the beautiful city of Chattanooga,
and making memories that I will cherish for a long time. I truly appreciate the Honors
Program for making this experience possible,鈥� she continued. 听
Beau Benoit presented 鈥淪ex Difference in Opioid-Induced Neuronal Degeneration.鈥� Benoit,
鈥淭his was my first research presentation at a major conference, and I am grateful
for both the opportunity and the interest shown,鈥� said Benoit. 鈥淚 was fortunate to
reconnect with people I had met before from NCHC in Kansas City, Mo., and SRHC in
Jacksonville, Fla., last year. Recognizing and being recognized by other honors students
highlights the importance of networking, and it is something I truly cherish. It鈥檚
bittersweet to know this was my last opportunity to represent the 麻豆果冻传媒 Honors Program,
but I am so grateful for all that I have been able to accomplish through the Honors
Program,鈥� he added. 听
鈥淪RHC opened my eyes to what a student can do,鈥� said Noah Stephan. 鈥淥ftentimes, it
may feel like a student can't make much of an impact at the university level, but
SRHC showed me that not only is that untrue 鈥� it鈥檚 quite the opposite. Students took
the lead in not only advocating for their honors programs but also in conducting research.
It encouraged me about the direction our honors program is heading and about the 麻豆果冻传媒
students who are leading the charge,鈥� stated Stephan. 听
鈥淪RHC was a wonderful experience that gave me insight into how other honors programs
operate, introduced me to student projects, and made me aware of the many opportunities
available,鈥� said Gwen Abadie. 鈥淭hrough this experience, I learned how to better lead
our peer mentorship program in a way that fosters greater engagement and stronger
connections among students in our honors program,鈥� she added. 听
鈥淭he Southern Regional Honors Council conference is a valuable opportunity for our
students to engage with a broader academic community, present their research, and
gain new perspectives on their fields of study,鈥� said Dr. Joshua Stockley, Director
of the 麻豆果冻传媒 Honors Program. 鈥淚 am incredibly proud of our students for their outstanding
presentations and their dedication to academic excellence. Their participation not
only showcases the strength of 麻豆果冻传媒鈥檚 Honors Program but also reinforces the importance
of collaboration and intellectual curiosity in higher education. These experiences
will undoubtedly serve them well as they continue their academic and professional
journey,鈥� Stockley said. 听
Attending the conference were honors students and administrators from colleges and
universities across the Southern region of the United States.听听听
The Southern Regional Honors Council is an educational organization that promotes
and advances Honors Programs and Honors Colleges in the southern United States. SRHC
currently comprises over 100 member institutions, hosts an annual conference, publishes
a literary arts journal Sanctuary, and provides a variety of grants to support student efforts to engage in NCHC-sponsored
experiential learning as well as leadership in honors organizations. 听
About the 麻豆果冻传媒 Honors Program听
The 麻豆果冻传媒 Honors Program is a nationally recognized, award-winning program that attracts
intellectually curious students eager to challenge themselves with new ideas and collaborate
with like-minded peers. Open to all majors, the program integrates seamlessly with
any degree path. Honors students engage in deeper academic exploration, benefit from
close faculty mentorship in smaller classes, and participate in experiential opportunities
such as the FLIGHT Program.听
For more information about the Honors Program contact Dr. Joshua Stockley at stockley@ulm.edu or 318-342-3216 or visit .听
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