Welcome to the Franke Honors Admitted Student Day! We are excited to welcome you at the Honors Village. Explore the many programs, clubs and more that make the W.A. Franke Honors College a special place to grow as scholars and leaders.
SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 12, 2025
DROP-IN SESSIONS
2-4 p.m. | Franke Honors Ambassador Tours | Location: Entrance of Honors Village (outside)
Tour Guides
Franke Honors Ambassador Tours
We are a student group who meets biweekly to learn more about the prospective student recruitment process and experience professional development.
2:15-3:45 p.m. | Advising Mix & Mingle | Location: Academic Lounge
Presenters
Advising Mix and Mingle
Meet the Franke Honors advising team, your guides for student success!
MINI SESSIONS
Make the most of your visit! Attend one or more of the interactive sessions featuring student-centered opportunities from Franke program leads, students, and alumni! SPACE IS LIMITED.
2:10-2:40 p.m. | Level Up Your Franke Experience: Research, Grants, and Early Admission Programs | Location: Rm 1067/1068
Presenter
Tori Nardinelli
Assistant Director of Research,
Creative Expression and Professional Initiatives
Level Up Your Franke Experience: Research, Grants, and Early Admission Programs
Discover Franke programs that support undergraduate research, fund projects, and offer early admission to top U of A professional schools—all starting day one. Hear from current students about their experiences with Quest, Exploratory Mini-Grants, and Early Assurance.
2:45-3:15 p.m. | Academic and Student Support | Location: Rm 1067/1068
Presenters
Kailey Glibert
Associate Director of Academic Affairs
Thomas Sullivan
Assistant Director - Mentorship, Leadership, & Belonging Initiatives
Academic and Student Support
W.A. Franke Honors College offers unique opportunities to futureproof your education. Hear how student programs enhance creative thinking, leadership, and mentorship and transcend disciplinary boundaries. This session will focus on the PATH mentorship and leadership program, the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation degree, and honors minors and certificates.
3:20-3:50 p.m. | Franke Honors Alumni Panel | Location: Rm 1067/1068
Moderator
Candice Crossey
Assistant Director for Donor and Alumni Relations
Franke Honors Alumni Panel
Engage with our dynamic and accomplished W.A. Franke Honors College alumni! Learn how the Honors experience has shaped their personal and professional lives. Gain pro tips on maximizing your college career and setting yourself up for success!
Alumni Bios
Dr. Ike Chinyere ‘17, ‘20, ‘23
Ike Chinyere MD, PhD, is an award-winning cardiovascular physician-scientist who is currently completing his residency in internal medicine at Banner University Medical Center - Tucson. He completed his undergraduate degree in Honors Physiology, Summa Cum Laude, and his Doctor of Philosophy in cardiac electrophysiology at the University of Arizona. His career goal is to practice clinical cardiac electrophysiology where he will care for patients with rhythm disorders and perform groundbreaking translational research as a NIH-funded investigator.
Lady Dorothy Avila Elli ‘23
Lady graduated in 2023 from the University of Arizona Franke Honors College with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She was also a TRIALS Teaching Assistant, mentoring pre-law students at Harvard Law School, and NYU School of Law through the Advantage Testing Foundation. After completing her MPH, she plans to pursue a Juris Doctor (JD) and a master’s in public administration to advance global health law and policy.
Dr. Julia Leone ‘14
Julia Leone PhD is the Manager of Research and Organizational Development at the Short Line Safety Institute. She manages the research and process improvement efforts for the organization. She transforms data into knowledge and action and is dedicated to her organization’s mission of improving the U.S. rail industry’s safety culture. She graduated from the University of Arizona Honors College in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She received her master's and PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the City University of New York in 2020.
OPEN HOUSE
2-4 p.m. | Unlocking the Future: BCII Escape Room Challenge | Location: Rm 1065
Presenter
Jacqueline Melvold
Visiting Associate Professor of Practice
Compton Chair of Creative Intelligence and Innovation
Unlocking the Future: BCII Escape Room Challenge
Creative Intelligence and Innovation is a world-first, future-oriented major and minor that goes beyond traditional university education. Step into the world of creative problem-solving and tackle a simulated complex societal challenge by integrating diverse perspectives and innovative strategies to "escape" before time runs out. Meet our current BCII students and faculty, and discover how transdisciplinary collaboration can shape the solutions of tomorrow!