The Franke Honors Ambassadors are forging impactful partnerships through service and fundraising.  

Franke Honors Alumni, Abbie and Buzzi Shindler ‘96 met at the University of Arizona in 1992 and look back on their college experience as the best four years of their lives.

On this episode of It's an Honor, Franke Dean Dr. John Pollard sits down with University of Arizona, Eller College of Management Dean Dr. Karthik Kannan to explore the future of higher education, from the rise of AI and transdisciplinary learning to the increasing global connectivity reshaping academia and industry.

W.A. Franke Honors College Alumni Bat-Orgil Bat-Erdene has been named the University of Arizona's first Schwarzman Scholar. One of the world's most distinguished graduate fellowships, the Schwarzman Scholars Program supports scholars from around the world for a one-year master’s in global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University.

The University of Arizona's W.A. Franke Honors College sponsored a seminar in which Franke Honors students in HNRS 295G: Global Diversity & Voices were able to plan, organize, and host a seminar that promoted multigenerational voices, wellness (both physical and mental), and professional growth.

This Women's History Month, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of women throughout history, recognizing their achievements, and honoring their resilience. Within the W.A. Franke Honors College, we are privileged to have outstanding women scholars and leaders who contribute immensely to our campus community and beyond!

The W.A. Franke Honors College acknowledges Dr. Victoria DeFrancesco Soto as our 2024-25 Alumni of the Year. This award is given to graduates who have bestowed honor on the college through significant contributions and accomplishments that embody the mission of the W.A. Franke Honors College.

Dr. Robert Stephan, W.A. Franke Honors Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, has received the Archaeological Institute of America’s 2025 Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award.

Drs. Mark and Mindy Zeitzer, the W.A. Franke Honors College’s 2023-24 Alumni of the Year recipients join us for an inspiring discussion on today’s episode of It’s an Honor, sharing insights into their professional journeys and their innovative contributions to healthcare.