Honors Spotlight
Collin Powell
Major: American Studies
Minors: Business and Philosophy
Hometown: Too many to name just one!
Graduation: April 2028
I'm Collin Powell and I'm an aspiring lawyer. I'm an American studies major minoring in business and philosophy. I grew up all over the world from Rome to the Philippines and love cooking from all different cultures! I love to read, especially niche fiction books that begin by making the reader wonder where the book is going to go... those that are a "bit weird." Click here for more information.
Minors: Business and Philosophy
Hometown: Too many to name just one!
Graduation: April 2028
I'm Collin Powell and I'm an aspiring lawyer. I'm an American studies major minoring in business and philosophy. I grew up all over the world from Rome to the Philippines and love cooking from all different cultures! I love to read, especially niche fiction books that begin by making the reader wonder where the book is going to go... those that are a "bit weird." Click here for more information.
Elizabeth Johnson
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Stillwater, OK
Graduation: 2027
Instagram: @elizabeth.johnson123
I’m a marketing student, a member of the Honors Student Leadership Council, and the BYU K-pop Club President! I love learning new skills and picking up various hobbies. I am also a cellist in the BYU Symphony Orchestra. If I ever have free time, there’s a 95% chance I’m sleeping like a rock! To learn more about Elizabeth, click here.
Hometown: Stillwater, OK
Graduation: 2027
Instagram: @elizabeth.johnson123
I’m a marketing student, a member of the Honors Student Leadership Council, and the BYU K-pop Club President! I love learning new skills and picking up various hobbies. I am also a cellist in the BYU Symphony Orchestra. If I ever have free time, there’s a 95% chance I’m sleeping like a rock! To learn more about Elizabeth, click here.
Nathaniel Wells
Current Major: Art History & Curatorial Studies
Current Minor: French
Hometown: Sandy, UT
Graduation Date: August 2026
Instagram: @ngwells21
I'm a fourth-year student in the Honors program and have really enjoyed my time here. I'm studying medieval art and religion, and I think BYU gives a unique perspective in this particular field. Other than doing homework, I love to spend time in the kitchen baking and cooking, and I am an avid fan of international music and films.
Current Minor: French
Hometown: Sandy, UT
Graduation Date: August 2026
Instagram: @ngwells21
I'm a fourth-year student in the Honors program and have really enjoyed my time here. I'm studying medieval art and religion, and I think BYU gives a unique perspective in this particular field. Other than doing homework, I love to spend time in the kitchen baking and cooking, and I am an avid fan of international music and films.
Eden Tippets
Major: Biology
Minor: Spanish
Graduation: 2028
My name is Eden Tippets and I am a sophomore at BYU! I am currently studying Biology as a Pre-dental student. I served a mission in the Missouri Independence Mission speaking Spanish. I am super excited to be apart of the Honors program and all of the amazing experiences it offers. I am super passionate about learning new things and love new experiences. See more information on Eden's Instagram reel here.
Minor: Spanish
Graduation: 2028
My name is Eden Tippets and I am a sophomore at BYU! I am currently studying Biology as a Pre-dental student. I served a mission in the Missouri Independence Mission speaking Spanish. I am super excited to be apart of the Honors program and all of the amazing experiences it offers. I am super passionate about learning new things and love new experiences. See more information on Eden's Instagram reel here.
Eva Briem
Major: Photo & Lens-Based Design
Graduation: 2030
"Hi! My name is Eva Briem. I recently served in the Portugal Lisbon mission and am hoping to major in photo and lens-based design. I love photography, baking, mountain biking, and skiing. My favorite thing about the Honors Program is that it allows you to incorporate all different fields and thinking into your education and life." See more information on Eva's reel on Instagram.
Graduation: 2030
"Hi! My name is Eva Briem. I recently served in the Portugal Lisbon mission and am hoping to major in photo and lens-based design. I love photography, baking, mountain biking, and skiing. My favorite thing about the Honors Program is that it allows you to incorporate all different fields and thinking into your education and life." See more information on Eva's reel on Instagram.
Alyssa Cragun
Name: Alyssa Cragun
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Mapleton, Utah
Graduation: 2030
Instagram: @alyssa_cragun
My name is Alyssa Cragun, and I am so excited to be a part of the Honors Program here at BYU!! I love to do just about anything, especially if it is with family friends. Some of my most favorite activities include singing, swing dancing, weight lifting, hiking, and skiing. I am always down for an adventure! I chose to be a psychology major because I love people and want to help and lift them with love and increased knowledge. I love being outside and believe that the beauty of the earth is a miraculous expression of God's love for His children. Click here for more information on Alyssa.
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Mapleton, Utah
Graduation: 2030
Instagram: @alyssa_cragun
My name is Alyssa Cragun, and I am so excited to be a part of the Honors Program here at BYU!! I love to do just about anything, especially if it is with family friends. Some of my most favorite activities include singing, swing dancing, weight lifting, hiking, and skiing. I am always down for an adventure! I chose to be a psychology major because I love people and want to help and lift them with love and increased knowledge. I love being outside and believe that the beauty of the earth is a miraculous expression of God's love for His children. Click here for more information on Alyssa.
Elsa Christensen
Name: Elsa Christensen
Major: Undecided
Graduation: 2029
Hometown: Sandy, Utah
I am an open major who loves music, dance, reading, travel, psychology and doodling. I’m so excited to be in the Honors program for the unexpected connections classes and to meet awesome people with a lot of scattered interests! It’s so nice to be exposed to a variety of expertise! In my free time I love to be in nature with my family or go on any impulsive side quest. Right now, I’m working on my pre-reqs. for majors in the business school. See Elsa's Instagram reel .
Major: Undecided
Graduation: 2029
Hometown: Sandy, Utah
I am an open major who loves music, dance, reading, travel, psychology and doodling. I’m so excited to be in the Honors program for the unexpected connections classes and to meet awesome people with a lot of scattered interests! It’s so nice to be exposed to a variety of expertise! In my free time I love to be in nature with my family or go on any impulsive side quest. Right now, I’m working on my pre-reqs. for majors in the business school. See Elsa's Instagram reel .
Sally Otterstrom
Sally Otterstrom
Major: Neuroscience
Graduation: 2028
Hometown: Provo, UT
Hey I’m Sally and I love to roller skate, play many sports, and go boating! I love being with family and friends and being outside. I served a mission in Milan Italy and love speaking Italian and Spanish. I love learning about the brain and I am grateful for everything I’ve discovered in my unexpected connections courses in the Honors Program. .
Major: Neuroscience
Graduation: 2028
Hometown: Provo, UT
Hey I’m Sally and I love to roller skate, play many sports, and go boating! I love being with family and friends and being outside. I served a mission in Milan Italy and love speaking Italian and Spanish. I love learning about the brain and I am grateful for everything I’ve discovered in my unexpected connections courses in the Honors Program. .
Asia Wade
Asia Wade
Major: Mathematics
Minors: Philosophy, Logic, Spanish
Graduation: December 2028
My name is Asia and I’m a sophomore studying mathematics. I grew up in Maryland, North Carolina, and Utah, and just got home from a mission in Georgia. I love reading, writing, math, logic, debating, board games, any form of being outside, and anything that makes me think. I love the honors program because it does exactly that - it makes me think outside the box and more deeply. Click here to see Asia's Instagram Reel.
Major: Mathematics
Minors: Philosophy, Logic, Spanish
Graduation: December 2028
My name is Asia and I’m a sophomore studying mathematics. I grew up in Maryland, North Carolina, and Utah, and just got home from a mission in Georgia. I love reading, writing, math, logic, debating, board games, any form of being outside, and anything that makes me think. I love the honors program because it does exactly that - it makes me think outside the box and more deeply. Click here to see Asia's Instagram Reel.
Mathew Milnes
Name: Matthew Milnes
Major: Pre-Special Education: Mild/Moderate
Graduation: April 2029
Hometown: Hanford, California
My name is Matt, and I am a first-year student here at BYU! I am a Special Education pre-major, and love working with individuals who have special needs. I am in the Honors program to refine the education I receive and make it practical to real world scenarios. I served a service mission in the California Fresno Mission. In my spare time I enjoy tinkering with anything electronic or mechanical, like dirt bikes, trucks, and Amateur Radio! I also play the guitar and have played live gigs with a rock band back in California! .
Major: Pre-Special Education: Mild/Moderate
Graduation: April 2029
Hometown: Hanford, California
My name is Matt, and I am a first-year student here at BYU! I am a Special Education pre-major, and love working with individuals who have special needs. I am in the Honors program to refine the education I receive and make it practical to real world scenarios. I served a service mission in the California Fresno Mission. In my spare time I enjoy tinkering with anything electronic or mechanical, like dirt bikes, trucks, and Amateur Radio! I also play the guitar and have played live gigs with a rock band back in California! .