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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Summertime on campus just hits differently. Sound on for the feels. 🖤💛
Purdue is Indiana’s top public university based on what students value most: results. 🎓 The inaugural Subject100 evaluates universities on career outcomes, academic quality, selectivity and campus life. Its findings: #Purdue is our state’s top public institution, No. 17 among all U.S. publics and No. 66 overall. Learn more by clicking the 🔗 in our bio.
Momentum is building as Purdue’s new Academic Success Building starts to change the skyline in downtown Indianapolis. 🏗 The building will give future #Boilermakers a new space to live, learn and connect in the heart of the Circle City. @purdueoperations
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.
Purdue is Indiana’s top public university based on what students value most: results. 🎓 The inaugural Subject100 evaluates universities on career outcomes, academic quality, selectivity and campus life. Its findings: #Purdue is our state’s top public institution, No. 17 among all U.S. publics and No. 66 overall. Learn more by clicking the 🔗 in our bio.