01/08/2026
Congratulations to Honors Program graduate, Riley Putnam! Riley is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, minor in Humanities. She is off to Rocky Vista Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine!
š¤What is a piece of advice you would give to your freshman self?
Fail as often as possible. Put yourself in situations where you think youāre incapable, in places that challenge you- because thatās where the growth is. And thereās an incredible community who will step alongside you when you fall down and lift you back up so you can try again. Donāt be afraid of failure! Embrace it.
š§ What is something you learned from the Honors Program?
I learned I have a deep desire to learn! I learned so much about myself and the Lord through our Bible and theology classes. I also learned a lot about humanities as a whole- where human nature flourishes, where it falters, where we as scholars and followers of Jesus need to step in. Itās been awesome, and Iāve continued taking what I learned in the program with me through the rest of my college journey.
šāāļøWhat is a favorite memory you have from your time in the Honors Program?
Going surfing with Dr. Cater because itās something Iād never really done before and I found it really cool that one of my professors took the time to share with us something he loves doing. I was terrible, but it taught me the importance of doing things just for the enjoyment of doing them, not because I immediately succeed.
