2026 Provost Scholars

Of the eleven students selected for the 2026-27 Nina Henderson Provost Scholars Program, nine are involved with the Pennoni Honors College. This is a significant recognition of their leadership and commitment to the Drexel community. Nina Henderson Provost Scholars work alongside the Provost and Provost's Office leadership on strategic projects across the University.

We're so proud to see these students representing the Honors College at such a high level. We look forward to seeing their projects develop!

Shams Mohammad Abrar, computer science '28

Project: Regional Graduate & Professional Education Market Study

Shams was a 2024 STAR Scholar, where he worked with Edward Kim, PhD, Associate Professor of Computer Science, to automate medical coding for the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) system.

Sukriti Dhungel, economics & data science '27

Project: Amplifying Experiential Learning through Community Partnerships

Sukriti is a member of the Honors Program and the SuperNova Undergraduate Research Fellows Program. As a 2023 STAR Scholar, she worked with Ellen Bass, PhD, Professor of Information Science, on a project validating simulated data from multi-unmanned aircraft supervision. Sukriti has served as a student ambassador for Undergraduate Research & Enrichment Programs and the Pennoni Honors College.

Madison Klak, BS/MS environmental engineering '28

Project: The Environmental Collaboratory Initiatives

Madison is a member of the Honors Program and was one of Drexel's 2026 Udall Scholarship nominees, recognizing her commitment to a career related to the environment.

Miles Levesque, environmental studies & sustainability '29

Project: The Environmental Collaboratory Initiatives

Miles is a member of the Honors Program. As a 2025 STAR Scholar, he worked with Neeti Bathala, PhD, adjunct faculty in the Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science, studying the local impact, ecological health, and urban development pressures of two West Philadelphia community gardens.

Emily Liz, business law '28

Project: Core Competency Rollout and Student Assessment

Emily was a 2024-25 Aspire Scholar, a program helping motivated sophomores develop goal-setting, networking, and professional skills.

Zarah Malik, data science '28

Project: Review of Experiential Learning Opportunities (ELOs) at Drexel University

Zarah is a member of the Honors Program. As a 2024 STAR Scholar, she worked with Shadi Rezapour, PhD, Assistant Professor of Information Science, analyzing public perception of generative AI using emotional trends on Reddit.

Chloe Mshana, economics '28

Project: Core Competency Rollout and Student Assessment

Chloe is a member of the Honors Program. She was a 2024 STAR Scholar, where she worked with Teresa Harrison, PhD, Professor of Economics, on a research project studying differences in nonprofit laws between states. In 2025, she was awarded a Gilman Scholarship to study abroad in Spain.

Sumeet Musfirah, psychology '28

Project: Regional Graduate & Professional Education Market Study

Sumeet has presented at Nerd Night @ Drexel U on ADHD, development, and neuro-ethics. She was awarded a travel grant from Undergraduate Research & Enrichment Programs to present at the 2026 Grace Hopper Celebration Conference in Anaheim, CA.