Randomness, Predictability, and Control
Honors graduate Ian Goodwin explores our capacity for control in a serendipitous world
Experience Honors
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New Unexpected Connections Courses this Fall!
See Registration Tips and Honors Courses Preview
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Outstanding University Honors Graduates 2025
Meet Sophie Cranney and Tristan Mott
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Graduating with Excellence and Distinction
Congrats April '25 Honors Graduates!
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Student Spotlight
Timo Blankenbehler
Name: Timo Blankenbehler
Major: Political Science
Minor: Economics
Planned Graduation Date: 2029
Instagram: @timo_blan
Briefly tell us about yourself and your passions: Hello, I am Timo Blankenbehler, an incoming freshman majoring in Political Science on a Pre-Law track. I love to hang out with friends and watch sports. In my free time, I often go to the gym, cook, or study for my classes. I hope to one day be a successful lawyer with a happy family, being able to support my family from my dedication in school and work.
Why did you decide to join the Honors Program?
... by taking classes that require abstract thinking, I can find connections I would have never had thought of before.
Major: Political Science
Minor: Economics
Planned Graduation Date: 2029
Instagram: @timo_blan
Briefly tell us about yourself and your passions: Hello, I am Timo Blankenbehler, an incoming freshman majoring in Political Science on a Pre-Law track. I love to hang out with friends and watch sports. In my free time, I often go to the gym, cook, or study for my classes. I hope to one day be a successful lawyer with a happy family, being able to support my family from my dedication in school and work.
Why did you decide to join the Honors Program?
... by taking classes that require abstract thinking, I can find connections I would have never had thought of before.