Leah Crowder, now pursuing an M.A. in Middle Eastern and North African Studies at the University of Arizona, emerged as a Rhodes Scholarship winner after a grueling process that culminated in recent interviews in San Francisco. 

After graduating from the University of Arizona Honors College in May, Leah Crowder dove immediately into graduate studies. With the recent announcement of her selection as a Rhodes Scholar, she is England bound as one of 32 representatives from the U.S. to enter the University of Oxford this fall.

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With the staggering success of The Walking Dead has come a resurgence of interest in worst-case scenarios for humanity. A recent Live Science feature story showcases a cadre of bright minds that understand what it takes to survive and build a civilization: Nine essential steps were the focus.

Now promoted to Assistant Dean’, Academic Affairs of the Honors College, John Pollard is on a mission to equip peers and students to succeed even in demanding courses and majors. The force behind the UA Learning Initiative “Collaborative Learning Space movement,” Dr. Pollard’s unbridled enthusiasm is no secret on campus.

Are you a student, staff or faculty member with a passion for the environment and commitment to keeping the UA as green as possible? Green Fund grants support sustainability-themed projects with the potential to make a real difference in the world. Anyone at the UA can apply for an annual Green Fund grant—faculty, staff or student. The Green Fund Committee is now accepting Mini-Grant proposal applications, turn yours in today! 

Interested in making a difference locally? Want to cultivate filmmaking skills? Why not combine these two interests by enrolling in FTV301H?

Arizona Transfer Students in STEM: Apply now for the McLean Scholarship! 

Dr. Alok Patel, now Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics – Columbia University, exudes confidence in his outreach education efforts even as he humbly continues to learn from every patient. Despite his lengthening list of academic and professional credentials, he attributes much of his strong start to the University of Arizona Honors College.

The deadlines to apply for the James H. Jr. and Shelli L. Moore Honors College Scholarship and Dr. Richard Kissling Spirit of Inquiry Scholarship have been extended!