Articles by Daniel Coyle
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UNLV Student Wins Competitive Foreign Affairs Award
Honors College student Martha Amaya one of just 30 nationwide to receive Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship.
Prestigious Foreign Affairs Fellowship Awarded to UNLV Senior
Honors College student Akaisha Cook one of just 30 nationwide to receive 2020 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship.
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The Interview: Maria Jerinic
The longtime Honors College professor on Jane Austen, the tyranny of the GPA, and peanut butter cups.
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The Interview: Kerry Sallee
Seeing her dean get a pie in his face was part of her greatest day on campus.
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UNLV Student Perseveres to Win 2018 Goldwater Scholarship
Undergraduate Honors College student Sophia Quinton has overcome personal adversity to win prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.
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New Face: Bryan Blankfield
Taking a cue from Gandalf the Grey, this new Honors College faculty-in-residence invites students to say “yes” when life offers unexpected adventures.
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New Faces: David Sinclair
With his remarkable, box-of-chocolates-like résumé, David Sinclair brings a rich assortment of professional and personal experiences to his new role with the Honors College.
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New Faces: Heather Lusty
The Honors-English professor offers her unique take on heavy metal, gardening, the cultural significance of Star Trek, and the purpose of higher education.
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Shining Bright
UNLV undergraduate Casey Barber excels in academics, research, volunteerism, and leadership.