Apr 22 Image Franke Honors Pinnacle 1 – 3 p.m., April 22, 2026 Join us for Franke Honors Pinnacle, a signature event hosted by the W.A. Franke Honors College celebrating the outstanding research of our undergraduate students. This showcase features the Honors Thesis projects of graduating seniors, Quest research presentations, and creative video representations of other research projects. Outstanding work will be recognized with financial awards in multiple categories, including Quest projects, senior thesis research, and creative video presentations. Whether you’re presenting, attending, or serving as a judge, this is an opportunity to engage with the incredible scholarship happening within the Franke Honors community.
Oct 10 Image Family Weekend Social 2 – 4 p.m., Oct. 10, 2025 Time to show your school spirit and space to your family! Bring your family and join us as W.A. Franke Honors College staff and faculty mix and mingle! Hang out in the courtyard, dance to the music, and play some lawn games. Let's celebrate your first two months of school and have fun with friends and family!
Nov 08 Image Homecoming Tailgate! All Day, Nov. 8, 2025 The W.A. Franke Honors College will be on the UA Mall in the College Village. Swing by and say hi!
Aug 28 Image Bear Down for Franke Honors 2 – 4 p.m., Aug. 28, 2025 Join us for this W.A. Franke Honors College welcome event! All Franke Honors students are welcome to join the engagement fair and fun for the opportunity to mingle with classmates and representatives from the Franke Honors College.
Aug 21 Image Pop Into Franke! 3:30 – 5 p.m., Aug. 21, 2025 Kick off your Wildcat journey with a chill open house at Franke Honors! Stop by anytime to explore our space, meet a few friendly faces from the Honors team, and cool off with an Otter Pop.
Apr 23 Image PATH: Crafting Community 6 – 7:30 p.m., April 23, 2025 Join PATH and Honors Student Council on Tuesday, April 23rd from 6 – 7:30PM in HNRV 1067/1068 for a relaxing night of painting your very own spring-themed tote bag! This event is open to the broader Honors College community to come together, get creative, and build connections in a chill, fun atmosphere.
May 01 Image HHV Speaker Series-Dr. Jeffrey Rein 6 – 7:30 p.m., May 1, 2025 UA Professor of Pediatrics Jeffrey Rein will report on his work in global health which includes his recent experiences as a hospitalist pediatrician in Kenya, Chad, and the Central African Republic. He will reflect on the dismantling of USAID by the Trump administration and it's implications for the health and well being of women and children in Africa.
Apr 30 Image Legends in the Landscape 10 – 11 a.m., April 30, 2025 In these highly conflicted times, Hank Willis Thomas in his LOVERULES exhibit at the UA Museum of Art encourages us to be visionary, not reactionary. We have taken inspiration from his words and images and present to you our own: original folktales for today and tomorrow, student work accomplished in Prof. Patrick Baliani’s W.A. Franke Honors College current seminar, “Legends in the Landscapes.”
Apr 09 Image Honors Quest Exhibit: Mind, Body, and Medicine 6 – 7:30 p.m., April 9, 2025 Take a break from your studies and come check out Hailey Hein's Honors Quest project exploring the mind body relationship and its implications for health and health care.
Apr 08 Image Fulbright Information Session 1 – 2 p.m., April 8, 2025 Come learn about the Fulbright scholarship and what you need in order to apply. We will be answering questions and providing resources you can use to work on your application.