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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On this #MemorialDay, we honor and remember those who courageously gave their lives for our country. 🇺🇸 Did you know the @PurdueMemorialUnion was named to recognize the thousands of Boilermakers who enlisted in World War I? The black and gold tile cross in the center of the Great Hall was laid to honor and remember the 67 Purdue students who gave their lives in the war. Since then, countless Boilermakers have gone on to fight for our country, and their memory is made permanent within the walls of the Great Hall.
The Purdue Board of Trustees voted Monday morning to approve the appointment of Mitch Daniels to serve as interim president of Purdue University. He succeeds Mung Chiang, who will become president of Northwestern University on July 1. “President Chiang has led Purdue forward in a host of important ways, and it’s essential that the momentum he has generated be maintained. If the board believes that recalling me to active duty temporarily can help in this respect, no one as devoted to this institution as I am could say anything but yes.”
Not every Indy 500 rookie drives a race car. 🏁🥛 Meet Purdue alum Brian Rexing — Indiana dairy farmer, proud Boilermaker dad and this year’s #Indy500 milk rookie. From early mornings on the farm to race day at the Speedway, he’s helping carry on one of racing’s most beloved traditions.
The roar of the engines, the energy of the crowd and Boilermaker spirit running throughout. It’s a great day to be at @indianapolismotorspeedway!
Did you know that Gus Grissom was such a big racing fan that he and fellow astronaut Gordon Cooper started a racing team with Indianapolis 500 champ Jim Rathmann and entered a car in the 1966 #Indy500? 🏎️ Their car failed to qualify in the 500, but did earn two top 10 finishes that season. Read more about Grissom — #Purdue’s first astronaut — by clicking the 🔗 to his story in our bio.
Built for hardworking people. Purdue has teamed up with @BerneApparel on a limited-edition clothing collection inspired by those who move our country forward. 👉 Shop these exclusive looks today at the 🔗 in bio.
The Purdue Board of Trustees voted Monday morning to approve the appointment of Mitch Daniels to serve as interim president of Purdue University. He succeeds Mung Chiang, who will become president of Northwestern University on July 1. “President Chiang has led Purdue forward in a host of important ways, and it’s essential that the momentum he has generated be maintained. If the board believes that recalling me to active duty temporarily can help in this respect, no one as devoted to this institution as I am could say anything but yes.”