Anneliese Ahrens

Hometown: Lee's Summit, Missouri

Major: Biology

Graduation Year: 2023

Campus Involvement: President of Medical Humanities, Secretary and Treasurer of Biology Club, Biology Undergraduate Research Assistant for Dr. Catanzaro, Women in Medicine, Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Society, Pre-Med Hogs, Pre-Physician Assistant Society, Volunteer Action Center, Public Health Student Association

A Little About Me: Hi everyone! I'm Anneliese Ahrens and am an upcoming senior honors biology student here at the U of A! This fall, I will be continuing my honors thesis research studying Coccidioidomycosis and then preparing applications to pursue a career in medicine. When I'm not studying, I work as a medical assistant and a caregiver, and volunteer at Arkansas Children's Hospital and for Faith in Action at Washington Regional. I enjoy exploring Northwest Arkansas through shopping, walking trails, and of course, going to eat at different places and coffee shops. I'm so excited to begin supporting and encouraging honors freshman through their navigation of the university and all it has to offer! Welcome to UARK and the Honors College! I can't wait to meet you!

Khadeeja Asif

Hometown: Bentonville, Arkansas

Major: Chemistry

Graduation Year: 2024

Campus Involvement: Bodenhamer Fellow, Honors College Advisory Council on Service and Social Justice, Diversity Co-Chair of Alpha Epsilon Delta (the Premed Honor Society), Students With Refugees

A Little About Me: Hey everyone! My name is Khadeeja Asif and I am a rising-junior at the University of Arkansas. I am a premed student majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Medical Humanities, Arabic, and Psychology. When I’m not studying, I enjoy puzzling and nature photography! I also volunteer with Canopy NWA and Mercy, and this summer, I had the opportunity to study abroad with the U of A Faculty-Led Health Teams Abroad in Sweden program! I am so excited for you guys to be a part of the Peer Mentor Program and explore the opportunities you have on this campus. Welcome to the U of A!

Hadley Burke

Hometown: Bentonville, Arkansas

Majors: Political Science

Graduation Year: 2025

Campus Involvement: Facilities Director Assistant of Chi Omega Sorority, Director of Leadership Development for the Freshman Leadership Forum, Director of Recruitment for the Associated Student Government Executive Cabinet, Rotaract Club Member, Volunteer Action Center member

A Little About Me: Hello, everyone! My name is Hadley Burke, and I am a rising sophomore in the Fulbright Honors College. I am studying Political Science on a pre-law track with hopes of attending law school after undergraduate. In my free time, I love to read, travel, bake, spend time outside, and run around Fayetteville with friends! After being a mentee last year, I am so excited to share my experiences and advice this year as a mentor. Freshman year is a huge adjustment, and I learned so much because of it. I made valuable and special relationships in the Honors Peer Mentor program, and I plan to do the same this upcoming school year. It is going to be an honor sharing my personal academic, social, and professional knowledge and providing guidance in a potentially confusing year. Welcome to the University of Arkansas, and Woo Pig!

Alison Cecil

Hometown: Conway, Arkansas

Majors: Social Work; Political Science

Graduation Year: 2025

Campus Involvement: Pre Law Society Member and Treasurer, Future Women in Law and Politics Member, Kappa Kappa Gamma Member and Sustainability Coordinator Helping Paws Member.

A Little About Me: Hello there! I am Alison Cecil and I am a sophomore at the University of Arkansas majoring in Social Work and Political Science. I am planning on attending law school after undergraduate and going into adoption law. During the summer I spend my time in Wisconsin with my family and work as a playground leader where I get to lead kids in fun activities and show them how to be outside in this technology-filled world. This is so special to me as I treasure the time spent with my family on lake Michigan! I am so excited to get to guide you through this transition in life and I hope to be a friend and advocate for you every step of the way!

Jennifer Chen

Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas

Major: Biology

Graduation Year: 2025

Campus Involvement: Fulbright Honors College, Fulbright College Honors Peer Mentor, Tri Delta Sorority, Neuroscience Organization.

A Little About Me: Hi y'all! My name is Jennifer Chen and I am a rising sophomore at the University of Arkansas. I am majoring in biology, on the premed track, and I hope to attend medical school at UAMS. This summer, I will be attending the UAMS Summer Undergraduate Research Program, which allows me to immerse myself into medical research and work with different doctors of different professions. I always try and find as many opportunities to get involved in the community around me. I am so excited to meet all of you and help guide y'all through this year and offer any insight I have. Feel free to reach out and let me know how I can help to make this transition easier! So pumped for this year...WOO PIG!!!

Katherine Erbach

Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas

Major: Biology

Graduation Year: 2025

Campus Involvement: Pre-Physicians Assistant Society, Women in Medicine, Biology Club, Study Health Advisory Committee, EMPOWER Mentor Program, Kappa Kappa Gamma- Philanthropy Coordinator

A Little About Me: Hi everyone! My name is Katherine Erbach, and I am a rising sophomore. I am very interested in STEM and Medicine. After graduation, I hope to attend PA school. Outside of school, I enjoy being outdoors, traveling, cooking, and going to coffee shops. I had an amazing freshman year at UARK and found the Fulbright Honors College Peer Mentor Program especially helpful for navigating my first year. I hope to act as a resource to ease your transition from high school to college as well as to provide the tools necessary for a great first year! College can seem very overwhelming, but more importantly, it is a time to discover who you are and make lifelong friendships and memories. I hope to help each of you discover the direction you would like to go in and be an outlet for advice and encouragement. I am so excited for each and every one of you, and I look forward to meeting you guys soon! WOO PIG SOOIE!

Kenady Humphers

Hometown: Norman, Oklahoma

Majors: Psychology

Graduation year: 2025

Campus Involvement: Pre-med Hogs, Public Health Student Association, Mental Health Awareness Organization

A Little About Me: Hi everyone and welcome to your first year as a Razorback! My name is Kenady Humphers and I'm a sophomore completing my bachelor's degree in psychology to continue to medical school after graduation. For the summer of 2022, I was fortunate to get an internship at the mental health association, Oklahoma. I am so excited to be able to be one of your mentors for this next year! I know the first year can be scary and I really want to help everyone get adjusted while making sure to take care of themselves as well. Good luck on your transition and I'll be here to help along the way! Welcome to the UofA!

Lillian Jennings

Ashleigh Letterman

Hometown: Houston, Texas

Major: Biology

Graduation Year: 2025

Campus Involvement: Delta Delta Delta - Philanthropy Committee, Study Abroad in Ireland Summer 2022 on Public Health, Women in Medicine

A Little About Me: My name is Ashleigh Letterman and I’m so excited to meet you all soon! I am a sophomore biology major with a minor in medical humanities on the pre-medical track. In between classes, I enjoy weightlifting, hiking, traveling, volunteering, and spending time with friends. Last year, I was a Fulbright peer mentee and I remember how much my peer mentor helped me through my first year. I hope to be able to do the same for you all and help with your transition into college! Woo pig!!

Cherysh Lowe

Hometown: Corning, Arkansas

Major: Psychology; Human Development and Family Sciences

Graduation Year: 2025

Campus Involvement: Lead Hogs, Accelerate Student Achievement Program (ASAP), Students Against Human Trafficking

A Little About Me: Hey there! My name is Cherysh Lowe and I'm a sophomore working towards a degree in both psychology and human development, with hopes to later become a counselor. As an incoming sophomore I've learned how important being involved and enriched in the community are. I couldn't be more excited to meet you! I'll be there to help with any problems that may arise during your time as this is a very exciting but confusing step! Welcome to the Fulbright honors program!

Noah Maher

Hometown: Magnet Cove, Arkansas

Major: Economics

Graduation Year: 2023

Campus Involvement: Nation Model United Nations, Pre-Law Society, National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), Undergraduate Research in Public Policy, UREC Intramural Sports, Lead Hogs, Fayetteville Park Trail & Street Cleanup Initiative

A Little About Me: Hey 2026 Razorbacks! I'm Noah, a rising senior at U of A. I'm majoring in economics and looking to attend law school after graduation. The jump from high school to college can take some adjusting to, and there's a million questions along the way. I'm from a super small town, so I definitely relate to feeling overwhelmed at first, especially with everything Fayetteville has to offer. With hundreds of different clubs and organizations, there's so many ways to get involved and find your people here. I've had a good amount of experience in both the pre-med and pre-law track, so I'd love to give some insight into what these pathways look like and the best ways to prepare yourself for any career you want to pursue. I can also help out with finding the best classes, how to connect with professors, and building your resume. The next few years are going to be hectic to say the least, but I can guarantee that you'll have fun along the way. My peer mentor helped me out a TON my first year, so I'll do my best to make sure you get all the help you need to have a great time here.

Lauren Mathews

Hometown: Wichita, Kansas

Major: Biology

Minors: Psychology

Graduation Year: 2024

Campus Involvement: Spark Lab Undergraduate Research Assistant, Student Ambassador, Pi Beta Phi Vice President of Community Relations, Tutor at Student-Athlete Success Center, and Alpha Epsilon Delta Member

A Little About Me: Hi!! My name is Lauren Mathews, and I am a Biology major with a minor in Psychology with plans to attend medical school after graduating from the U of A. I am so excited to get to serve you all as a peer mentor for the first time this year! It is so exciting to think about how many amazing opportunities you guys have ahead of you, and I want to help you discover these opportunities and truly engage with the campus during your time here. The start of freshman year can seem daunting, but I hope to be someone you can come to with any questions- big or small- to help lighten the load a little. So excited to cheer each of you on this year and I want to encourage you that the best is yet to come! Woo pig!!

Swathi Menon

Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas

Majors: Psychology; Biology

Graduation Year: 2025

Campus Involvement: EMPOWER peer mentor, "Arkansas Atrangi" Bollywood Dance Team officer, VAC volunteer, Indian Cultural Association Events Coordinator board member, Undergraduate Research Assistant in Dr. Quetsch's lab, Biology SI Leader.

A Little About Me: Hey everyone! My name is Swathi Menon and I am a sophomore here at the University of Arkansas. I am an honors psychology and biology major with hopes of going into child and adolescent psychiatry or pediatrics. I love working with children and volunteering as much as I can around the community. Back at home, I work with a camp for children with disabilities, where I can help them have a traditional camp experience without their disabilities limiting them. I enjoy playing the guitar and piano, painting, watching Bollywood movies, and spending time with friends and family. College can be super overwhelming at first, but I promise it's not as bad as you might think! Having someone to help you answer questions and give you advice is definitely something that will help you enjoy your time here at the U of A, and I would be more than happy to be that person for you! I can't wait to meet you!

Haadiya Muhammad

Hometown: Bentonville, AR

Majors: Psychology

Minor: Spanish; Medical Humanities

Graduation Year: 2024

Campus Involvement: Research assistant in the SPARK lab, Honors College Ambassador, Recruitment Chair of UARK Global Medical and Dental Brigades, Treasurer of Muslima of UARK

A Little About Me: Hi everyone! I’m Haadiya and I’m a junior majoring in psychology on the pre med track. I’m super excited to be a peer mentor this year as I gained and learned a lot during my freshmen year in this program! I hope to go to med school after undergrad and become a psychiatrist or pediatrician. I’m a research assistant in the Spark Lab with Dr. Anastasia Makhanova from the psychology department. I’m so excited to meet everyone!

Jenna Thomas

Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Major: Biology; Psychology

Minor: Spanish

Graduation Year: 2025

Campus Involvement: Honors Ambassadors, ASG Senate, Pi Beta Phi, Research Assistant in SPARK Lab (Dr. Makhanova), Honors College Fellow, and the VAC

A Little About Me: Hey everyone! My name is Jenna Thomas, and I am a rising sophomore! I’m on the pre-medical track and hope to specialize in dermatology after obtaining my MD. Currently, I work at Do College Better as a tutor, and I’m super excited to get the chance to mentor y’all this year! As a pre-medical student, I know how stressful deciding where to get involved is. I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned with you guys and help you get connected on campus! I love trying new restaurants, drinking tea, and finding fun things to do in NWA. I’m super passionate about animals and enjoy volunteering in my free time! I’m super excited to meet you guys and help y’all have the best year ever!

Bree Westfall