KEENE, N.H. — Keene State first-year student Eliza Smiley of New Sharon, Maine, has been inducted into the Keene State College Honors Program. Eliza Smiley is majoring in film production and English.

The Honors Program highlights exceptional students for their academic accomplishments. Eliza Smiley is a member of the first class of Keene State students to be accepted to the program during their first year. Students who receive a GPA of 3.5 or higher with 16 to 28 credits can qualify to be a part of the Honors Program. The benefits of participating include academic enrichment, a travel/study course, the option of a living/learning community and scholarship support.

Students joining the honors program as sophomores will participate as full members, completing five honors courses in the next three years. Fall electives include courses in literature, art and global politics.