News: Honors College

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Business and Community |

A collection of news stories from 2019 highlighting UNLV's impact in Southern Nevada and beyond.

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Campus News |

UNLV president Marta Meana will highlight four graduating students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the Class of 2019.

Photo of Martha Amaya standing in a crowded group of people.
Campus News |

Honors College student Martha Amaya one of just 30 nationwide to receive Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship.

A photo of Akaisha Cook delivering a speech at the 2019 UNLV Foundation Annual Dinner.
Campus News |

Honors College student Akaisha Cook one of just 30 nationwide to receive 2020 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship.

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People |

Honors College Alumna of the Year and faculty member Noelle Lefforge is a four-time alumna of the university.

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People |

Inspired by a '00s movie and a grandfather she never met, Alexis Hilts found her path to medical school.

Maria Jerinic sits at a desk with stacks of books.
People |

The longtime Honors College professor on Jane Austen, the tyranny of the GPA, and peanut butter cups.

woman in red dress in crowd
People |

Triple-major Martha Amaya’s research explores the interactions between policing, public policy, and crowd science.

Decorated UNLV mortarboard with students in background
People |

UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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Campus News |

Undergraduates Michael Schwob and Dylan Wallace among just 496 nationwide to earn the prestigious honor.

Dominic A. Armendariz working at his computer.
Research |

This Research & Creative Honors Program participant looked at learning theories to build a better school design.

Kayce Singer working in a science lab.
Research |

Hands-on experience to complement classroom learning helped this Research & Creative Honors Program participant understand — and love — biology even more.