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Latest Edition of Excelsis Now Available Online
Batten Honors College publication features inspiring stories of BHC Scholars
University News | July 2, 2024
The most recent edition of "Excelsis," a publication of the Batten Honors College of Virginia Wesleyan University, is now available online. The latest issue includes a letter from Dean of the Batten Honors College Dr. Travis Malone, features by the scholars, student achievements, BHC events, interviews with BHC scholars, and where some of our graduating scholars are heading next.
Spring 2024 features include: 
- “Wetlands Advocate,” by Lucas Gordon;
- “Giving Back,” by McKenna Howenstine;
- “A Demonstration in Certification,” by Haley Cummins;
- “Hands-on Experience,” by Rowan Stuart;
- “Getting to Know You,” interviews with Sasha Saxon, Alex Moody, Emily Moody, and Felix Bevc;
- “Supporting Academic Research,” by Sai Challagundla, Felix Bevc, and Kainaat Trehan;
- “Data-Driven Mindset,” by Katie Baker;
- “A Whale of a Task,” by Christian Palmisano;
- “A Driving Force: Dr. Hultgren’s 55-Year Commitment to his Students and Teaching,” by Rhian Tramontana and Erika Eichelberger; and
- “Reflections on the 2020 BHC Cohort,” by Dr. Scott D. Miller
The Batten Honors College inspires, engages, and prepares academically talented students to become leaders, environmental stewards, and impactful citizens in the global community.
Read the spring 2024 issue of Excelsis.