Articles by Daniel Coyle
UNLV Junior Makes History with Prestigious Udall Scholarship Win
Zachary Billot is the first student in UNLV history to receive the nationally-competitive award.
UNLV Junior Zachary Billot Wins Prestigious Truman Scholarship
Billot, a political science major and a member of the Honors College, is one of just 62 students nationwide to win the highly coveted award.
Two UNLV Undergrads Strike Gold with Prestigious STEM Scholarship
Undergraduates Vesper Evereux and Faria Tavacoli selected for the Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most coveted STEM awards in the country.
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The Interview: Marlon Urquico
The Honors College’s new assistant director of advising and retention initiatives has a long record of helping UNLV students find their way.
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UNLV Junior Kelsey Elizabeth Matthews Wins Prestigious Truman Scholarship
Matthews, a social work major and a member of the Honors College, is one of just 58 students nationwide to win the highly coveted award.
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The Interview: Jaclyn Costello
The Honors College professor energizes students to consider life’s big questions from diverse perspectives.
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The (Remote) Interview: Michael Chin
Jumping out of a plane at age 30 inspired professor Mike Chin to take more risks in his career as a writer — and in his love life.
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Illustrating How Art and Science Go Hand-in-Hand
In her transdisciplinary Honors College thesis project, UNLV senior Kendahl Servino investigates how our regard for our hands can reveal far more than we might expect.
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The (Remote) Interview: Alice Hastings
The Honors College’s new academic advisor dishes on remote work, flying pizza, and making strong connections on campus.