Image FRANKE HONORS STUDENT SPOTLIGHT - JORDAN PILCH Nov. 17, 2021 This fourth-year Honors Wildcat work in a science education research lab looking at curriculum design elements that enhance inquiry based learning through modeling. In her free time, she enjoys painting, reading, sewing, and playing video games. Read more
Image HONORS ARABIC FLAGSHIP PROGRAM Nov. 3, 2021 Are you interested in receiving up to $20,000 in scholarship funding and a fully-funded 12-months Capstone program in Morocco? Read more
Image CULTIVATOR OF EDUCATION: TUCSON WOMAN OPENS DOOR TO LEARNING FOR MIGRANT STUDENTS Nov. 3, 2021 Assistant Professor of Practice in the W.A. Franke Honors College Nadia Álvarez Mexia prides herself on being a cultivator of education for migrant students. Read more
Image UARIZONA NAMED 2021 FULBRIGHT HSI LEADER Oct. 27, 2021 The W.A. Franke Honors College's Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships contributes to campus recognition. Read more
Image W.A. FRANKE HONORS COLLEGE PROFESSOR JENNIE MCSTOTTS PARTNERS WITH UARIZONA LIBRARIES ON TEACHING GRANT Oct. 25, 2021 The Library of Congress, the world’s largest library, recently awarded a $83,226 grant to the University Libraries. Read more
Image FRANKE HONORS STUDENT SPOTLIGHT - CHRISTINA CALDEN Oct. 19, 2021 This third-year Honors Wildcat connects with the campus community in a unique way as a Community Service Officer for the UAPD. In her free time, she enjoys going on Police Ride-Alongs with officers, four-wheeling and traveling. Read more
Image FRANKE HONORS STUDENT SPOTLIGHT - ALLAN PAXSON Oct. 13, 2021 This second-year Honors Wildcat developed a Health Education Magazine providing Non-Scientific Interpretations of COVID-19 information for Hopi communities as a result of the Honors College First-Year Project. In his free time, he enjoys exploring Tucson, trying new foods, and reading poetry. Read more
Image UARIZONA NAMES W.A. FRANKE HONORS COLLEGE IN RECOGNITION OF $25M GIFT Oct. 9, 2021 In recognition of a $25 million gift commitment made by William A. "Bill" Franke, his wife, Carolyn, and the Franke family, the University of Arizona Honors College is now the W. A. Franke Honors College. Read more
Image EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF LATINOS IN U.S. BASEBALL Oct. 7, 2021 Alex Nuñez, Assistant Director, Recruitment and Admissions, Honors College and doctoral student was inspired by his own family's past to examine the relationship between racial identity and sports in the United States. Read more
Image HONORS STUDENT SPOTLIGHT - CARLY SNELL Oct. 6, 2021 This third year Honors Wildcat is doing an Honors independent study project with professor Chad Westerland about how to describe Supreme Court justice behavior and compare it to that of legislators. In her spare time she loves to watch comedies and listen to 80's Rock. Read more