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JUNETEENTH EVENTS

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Also known as Emancipation Day, Black Independence Day, Freedom Day, or Jubilee Day, Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived with federal troops in Galveston, Texas, and issued an order informing the last enslaved people in Texas that they were free.

PAULINE KOELBL COMBINES PASSION AND PURPOSE TO PAY IT FORWARD

LETTER FROM THE DEAN: THE FRANKE HONORS COLLEGE — WHAT A YEAR IT'S BEEN!

Spring 2022 grads show off their graduation medallions

W.A. FRANKE HONORS COLLEGE ANNOUNCES INTERIM DEAN, DR. JOHN POLLARD

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Student using a saw at Honors Build Day 2022

HONORS ALUMNI- VOLUNTEER AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Franke Honors Freshman, Emma Romano, shares why she gives back and the importance of alumni Involvement within the W.A. Franke Honors College

Murphey Scholars attending the Murphey Scholars Luncheon in the Franke Honors Village this spring.

THE VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS

How scholarship opportunities are changing lives and shaping the futures of Franke Honors Students

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W.A. FRANKE HONORS COLLEGE SPRING '22 CONVOCATION CEREMONY

The Spring 2022 W.A. Franke Honors College Convocation is here. View the spring program and livestream.

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SPRING '22 CONVOCATION AWARDEES

The W.A. Franke Honors College is proud to announce our spring '22 convocation award recipients. These Franke Honors Wildcats have exemplified our college values academically and personally, and we are excited to see their accomplishments in the world as alumni of the W.A. Franke Honors College, The University of Arizona. Learn more about each graduate.

NASLIE REZAEI

FRANKE HONORS STUDENT SPOTLIGHT - NASLIE REZAEI

This graduating Franke Honors Wildcat is taking a gap year before attending law school in hopes of becoming an immigration attorney. In her free time, she love to cook (especially Iranian dishes)!

Emily Tran in CATalyst Studios

CATALYST FOR CHANGE

W.A. Franke Honors student Emily Tran talks about how her internship at CATalyst studios, and her experience as a first-generation Vietnamese American, have shaped her educational interests.

FIRST ANNUAL FRANKE HONORS BUILD DAY

On April 9th, 2022, the W.A. Franke Honors College held its first annual Build Day. A combined total of 92 Honors students, faculty, and staff set out to tackle on of the biggest issues facing the Tucson community—affordable housing.

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FULLY FUNDED LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDY IN CANADA

Interested in mentorship, leadership skills development, and full funding to start a graduate degree? Join the upcoming information session on Wednesday, April 20th to learn more.

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WATERSHED MANAGEMENT GROUP WATERWLD INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

WMG is pleased to announce paid internships for the 2022-2023 school year!

FRANKE HONORS STUDENT SPOTLIGHT - SOHAIL DAULAT

This fourth year Franke Honors Wildcat conducts research in Dr. Li Orthopedic Wrist Surgery and Biomechanical Engineering Lab. His current research projects are focused on figuring out how to use minimally invasive surgery via enzymatic degradation to alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and analyzing joint spacing in arthritis patients. In his free time he loves to play basketball and go on adventures near Tucson.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE PAID INTERNSHIP PROGRAM NOW OPEN

The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a new paid student internship program beginning with the Fall 2022 internship season.

INSPIRING WOMEN OF THE W.A. FRANKE HONORS COLLEGE

This Women’s History Month, we featured just a few of the many wonderful women in the W.A. Franke Honors College. Below are the full interviews of a Franke Honors student, faculty member and staff member. They were asked about their experiences and advice in their respective field.

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