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.

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For more than a century, #Purdue and the @IndianapolisMotorSpeedway have been “Racing Through History” together. 🏁 Now we’re more closely linked than ever before. With our motorsports engineering program’s new home at the @DallaraExperienceHub, just down the road from IMS, #Boilermaker students enjoy unprecedented opportunities to carry forward a tradition built on passion, technical excellence and pure speed. Tap the 🔗 in our bio to explore Purdue’s deep connections to the legendary #Indy500.
Lightweight. Durable. Rocket-worthy. 🚀 Sound like NASA tech? Nope, it’s just @ThePurduePete’s head. Learn more about the @PurdueSports mascot’s cutting-edge look at the 🔗 in bio.
Taking a study break? Read what our audience wants to say to students during finals week! 📚
Home sweet home. 💛🖤
Fireworks lit up the sky on Wednesday as #Boilermakers gathered together for Stadium Nights! 🖤💛 The event marked the end of Purdue’s 13th Day of Giving, an annual fundraiser that fuels the small steps and giant leaps of tomorrow. #BoilerUp!
“The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” is almost here. 🏎 From @PurdueBands members to @IndyCar engineers, Boilermakers have been part of the #Indy500 for over a century. Learn more about #Purdue’s history at the @IndianapolisMotorSpeedway at the 🔗 in the bio.