The students of the Pierre Laclede Honors College are a remarkable group of high-achieving and involved individuals who make significant contributions to campus and the community.
Read about current students and recent graduates of the PLHC and how the Honors College impacted their lives in college and beyond.
Emmanuel Morgan
Emmanuel Morgan's experience in UMSL's Bridge Program helped him prepare for college and inspired his journey to finish his education debt-free through scholarships and other options.

Max Hood
Max Hood’s dedicated involvement with the University Program Board, the Office of Student Involvement and UMSL’s social media channels made a big impact on campus.
Abby Foust
Abby Foust, who graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College, went on three study abroad trips during her time at UMSL.
Zahria Patrick
Opportunity Scholar Zahria Patrick is the first member of her family to earn a college degree and will begin working toward her PhD next fall at Georgia Tech.

Sarah Barksdale
After graduating with her BSN and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College, Sarah Barksdale will be working as a registered nurse in the Heart Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Miranda Martin
Miranda Martin graduated in May with her BSN and a certificate from the Honors College. She’s accepted a position as an operating room nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital.
The students of the Pierre Laclede Honors College are a remarkable group of high-achieving and involved individuals who make significant contributions to campus and the community.
Read about current students and recent graduates of the PLHC and how the Honors College impacted their lives in college and beyond.
Emmanuel Morgan
Emmanuel Morgan's experience in UMSL's Bridge Program helped him prepare for college and inspired his journey to finish his education debt-free through scholarships and other options.

Max Hood
Max Hood’s dedicated involvement with the University Program Board, the Office of Student Involvement and UMSL’s social media channels made a big impact on campus.
Abby Foust
Abby Foust, who graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College, went on three study abroad trips during her time at UMSL.
Zahria Patrick
Opportunity Scholar Zahria Patrick is the first member of her family to earn a college degree and will begin working toward her PhD next fall at Georgia Tech.

Sarah Barksdale
After graduating with her BSN and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College, Sarah Barksdale will be working as a registered nurse in the Heart Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Miranda Martin
Miranda Martin graduated in May with her BSN and a certificate from the Honors College. She’s accepted a position as an operating room nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital.