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May 14, 2025

We Celebrate! Franke Honors Spring '25 Convocation Awardees

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May 13, 2025

2024-25 Mensch Prize Winners

Dr. Kristy Doran, 2025 5-Star Teaching Awardee, alongside Dennis Ray and Margaret M. Breihl and students from the award's selection committee

May 12, 2025

Professor Kristy Doran, PhD Receives 5-Star Teaching Award

May 9, 2025

Three Franke Honors Students to be Recognized for Prestigious Awards at University of Arizona Commencement

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Stories That Matter, Skills You'll Need. Put Your Perspectives To Work As You Learn Digital Filmmaking Skills

Oct. 31, 2018

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

Your $2,000 Incentive: Arizona Transfer Students In Stem Now Are Eligible For The McLean Scholarship

Oct. 31, 2018

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

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Words From The Wise: Insights From Honors College Alumnus Dr. Alok Patel

Oct. 22, 2018

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.

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Scholarship Application Deadlines Extended

Oct. 17, 2018

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!

Looking for a Second 7-week Honors Course?

Oct. 10, 2018

Looking for an additional one-credit Honors course? It's not too late to add our second-seven week course offering: HNRS 295H-001: Nature Media with Dr. Scott Selberg - Monday & Wednesday 3:00-3:50pm. beginning Monday, October 15.

Learn Documentary Filmmaking while Mentoring Refugee & Immigrant Teens

Oct. 10, 2018

This Spring 2019 course is an accelerated introduction to digital filmmaking for Honors students from all majors. Using DSLR cameras and Zoom sound recorders you will learn how to create and interpret sounds and images, and then edit your work. The class also includes a significant community engagement component. After developing skills in documentary media storytelling, you will work in teams on our community-based youth enrichment program, DocVisions.

Pre-Law & Pre-Business Students Sought to Help with Tax Preparation

Oct. 9, 2018

Do you prepare your own taxes? Have you always wanted to learn how? If either of these apply to you, you're the perfect candidate to be a VITA volunteer.

Need Help Finding Spring Honors Classes?

Oct. 9, 2018

Learn from Senior Academic Advisor Kate Shea as she demonstrates through video how to identify Spring Honors courses.

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Spring 2019 Honors Courses now available in schedule of classes

Oct. 3, 2018

As you begin putting courses in your shopping cart for the end of the month, please be sure to consider honors-credit bearing options across campus! Some of those options housed within the Honors College are available for your viewing. Be sure to check your registration appointment in your UAccess Student Account as these will vary depending on your class standing!