Rachel Newcomb is a graduating senior at the W.A. Franke Honors College studying Neuroscience. Last month, the culmination of her thesis work was on display at the University of Arizona Poetry Center, in the form of mixed media: paint on canvas, poetry, audio interviews, and graphite and ink on paper.  Newcomb’s Honors Thesis, titled Alone, Together, was inspired by her personal experiences and interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

W.A. Franke Honors graduating seniors Kristijan Barnjak, Hillary Schiff, Vanessa Addison, Elizabeth Grace Hala'ufia, and Mikah Wesley Rosanova will be recognized with awards at the University of Arizona's 159th commencement ceremony in Arizona Stadium. Nominated by faculty and their peers, these students were selected based on their determination, notable achievements and positive contributions in both their classrooms and communities.

On May 11 at McKale Memorial Center, the W.A. Franke Honors College will be celebrating the spring graduating class of 2023. Every semester, we acknowledge select students that have exemplified the values of the college; what it means to seek, connect, create, evolve and celebrate, both personally and academically.