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FRANKE HONORS STUDENT SPOTLIGHT - LILY TEES

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This fourth-year Honors Wildcat is working on her honors thesis which examines the effect of stress on cognition in shelter dogs. In her free time, she loves teaching swim lessons and spending time with her two dogs!

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.  

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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.  

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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.

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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.

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Oct. 6, 2021

Scholarship opportunities are now available for Spring 2022. 

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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.

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HONORS ALUMNI - WE WANT YOU!

Sept. 23, 2021

Join our Honors community of support and make a difference in the lives of students. Complete the Honors College Alumni Volunteer Survey.  

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HONORS COLLEGE HOMECOMING 2021

Sept. 23, 2021

As part of the University of Arizona’s Homecoming 2021 – Together Again, Dean Terry Hunt will hold a special Dean’s Breakfast for Honors College alumni and friends to catch up, network and connect.

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UArizona Honors Alumna Shelly Lowe

FLINN SCHOLAR AND UARIZONA HONORS ALUMNA HELPS STUDENTS FIND THEIR VOICE

Sept. 22, 2021

Shelly Lowe is a proud UArizona Honors Alumna and Flinn Scholar and is passionate about supporting Native and Indigenous students. 

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