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.

Recent News

Three students named 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholars. Charles Behrman, a junior majoring in nuclear engineering; Shreya Krishnan, a junior majoring in biomedical engineering; and Ishaan Singh, a junior studying honors physics and biochemistry.

Two John Martinson Honors College students named Goldwater Scholars

May 14, 2026

Purdue honors college laureates to participate as student responders in Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies

May 11, 2026

Purdue May 2026 grad advances to medical school after making her mark on campus and beyond

May 11, 2026

Golden Hammer Awards recognizes 13 Purdue John Martinson Honors College students’ impact in Indianapolis

April 28, 2026

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Purdue stands out as a key player in our nation’s success stories, as featured in @usatoday’s special coverage celebrating America’s 250th anniversary See more of the video at the 🔗 in bio.
Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for Purdue. 🚂 As Mitch Daniels begins serving as interim president, he shares a message with the Purdue community and his thoughts on the opportunities ahead. Daniels also shares the following note to the Purdue community: “While the sudden need for an interim president came as a surprise to us all, the friendly encouragement I've received from across the Purdue community convinces me we can move through this interval without any loss of momentum. Please accept this video as my thanks for all the gracious messages I've received, and Boiler Up!” Learn more about Purdue’s presidential transition: 🔗 in bio. 👆
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Scott Tingle has traveled to space himself, spending 168 days in 2017-18 aboard the @ISS. 🚀 Now the @Purdue.ME alum is choosing who will follow in his footsteps. As @NASA’s chief of the astronaut office, Tingle is responsible for selecting crews for future spaceflights. Watch the full video linked in our bio to learn more about Tingle and the other 29 members of Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts.
This July 4, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, and we honor our country’s persistent pursuit of freedom and innovation.
Did you know the @USNationalArchives’ newest permanent exhibit has multiple #Purdue connections? Visitors to “The American Story” can see: 🚀 Original Apollo 11 film from @PurdueAeroAstro alum Neil Armstrong’s lunar mission 📻 The Coast Guard’s radio log tracking Amelia Earhart’s final voyage in her Purdue‑funded plane 📜 A rotating display that focuses on public debate over legislation like Title IX (which was written by @PurdueAg alum Sen. Birch Bayh) Meet Caroline Shanley, a 2019 @PurdueCollegeofLiberalArts alum, who works at @Archives.Foundation, promoting the vast array of historical artifacts contained within the National Archives’ collection. 🗽 https://purdue.university/3SE7MDM
Purdue stands out as a key player in our nation’s success stories, as featured in @usatoday’s special coverage celebrating America’s 250th anniversary See more of the video at the 🔗 in bio.
Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for Purdue. 🚂 As Mitch Daniels begins serving as interim president, he shares a message with the Purdue community and his thoughts on the opportunities ahead. Daniels also shares the following note to the Purdue community: “While the sudden need for an interim president came as a surprise to us all, the friendly encouragement I've received from across the Purdue community convinces me we can move through this interval without any loss of momentum. Please accept this video as my thanks for all the gracious messages I've received, and Boiler Up!” Learn more about Purdue’s presidential transition: 🔗 in bio. 👆
Purdue, but make it summer ☀️💛
Scott Tingle has traveled to space himself, spending 168 days in 2017-18 aboard the @ISS. 🚀 Now the @Purdue.ME alum is choosing who will follow in his footsteps. As @NASA’s chief of the astronaut office, Tingle is responsible for selecting crews for future spaceflights. Watch the full video linked in our bio to learn more about Tingle and the other 29 members of Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts.