Image Deeper Insights: Chaco Canyon Trip Aids Comparison Of Ancient Cultures Feb. 6, 2019 The twisting, turning landscape of northern New Mexico may first appear to have little in common with other places, particularly Rapa Nui (known popularly as Easter Island). Yet for the students of Dr. Terry Hunt’s Honors Seminar, the contrasts are eclipsed by the similarities. Read more
Image The Outback Is Calling: 2.5 Credits And A Life-Changing Experience Await This Summer Feb. 6, 2019 This Study Abroad program offer an amazing opportunity to visit one of the least-visited places on the planet: the Australian Outback. Read more
Image Spirit Of Inquiry Grants = Exploration + Up To $1,500 For Students Returning In Fall 2020 Feb. 6, 2019 Honors students who will be returning to campus in Fall 2019: are you interested in money to fund a research project you can undertake in the summer of 2019 or beyond? Read more
Image Non-Traditional Honors Student Chooses A Steep Learning Curve Jan. 30, 2019 While no objector to Starbuck’s coffee, Rob Lisak would rather explore a more ancient tradition in which liquid refreshment is but one of the outcomes. The creator of a short video reflecting his fascination with the meaning-rich Chinese tea ceremony, Lisak has put himself on a steep learning curve as an Honors College student. Read more
Image On The Path With Healthcare Outcomes: An Afternoon Internship Is Now Available To Sophomore Honors Students Jan. 30, 2019 The Orthopaedic Outcomes Internship Program is looking for sophomore honor students to assist with a quality initiative to follow the outcomes of healthcare provided to Banner University Medical Center patients. Read more
Image Hope From The In-Between: Honors faculty member brings Dante’s Purgatory to the stage Jan. 23, 2019 Stroll the streets of Florence, Italy and the breathless opulence of the Renaissance exerts itself at nearly every turn. Nestled among the shrines to commerce and benefactor-fueled artistry is the birthplace of Dante Alighieri. Read more
Image Already Have Some Coding Skills? Want to learn how to create a custom iOS app? This UA Fast Track program is for you! Jan. 16, 2019 Fast Track: iOS App Development is a 12-week program starting January 23. Created by CodePath.org especially for university students, the curriculum applies the rigor and standards of real tech companies. Read more
Image Powerful Perspectives: Honors College NAACP Scholarship Winner Goes On Record Jan. 16, 2019 Pearl Craig’s essay recently helped her win a regional NAACP scholarship. But this Honors College student’s insights extend well beyond the application process and subsequent award. WEEKLY recently went looking for Craig’s comments as she pursues a Nutritional Sciences degree from the University of Arizona. And beyond. Read more
Image Time To Get Your Tech On: Hack Arizona Is The Region's Largest Hackathon — And Is Totally Worth Your Participation Jan. 15, 2019 The largest hackathon in the southwest is back giving everyone, regardless of their major or experience levels, an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with technology alongside students, companies, and mentors at the University of Arizona. Read more
Image Honors Students Rewrite the Geologic History of the Grand Canyon Jan. 14, 2019 Honors students in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona are rewriting the geologic history of the Grand Canyon. The traditional view of the sedimentary layers exposed in the canyon, as originally described by John Wesley Powell, is that they contain sediment shed from rocks exposed nearby. Honors students have been testing this interpretation by using new techniques of geochronology to determine the provenance of zircon crystals in various sedimentary layers. Read more
