News: Honors College

Portrait of UNLV alumnus Zachary Billot
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With resilience and resolve, award adds to Billot's legacy as one of UNLV’s most academically decorated graduates.

A rear view of UNLV students, dressed in red caps and gowns, filtering into the Thomas & Mack Center with the stage in the background
Campus News |

An enduring UNLV end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

A student looks over an airport tarmac; a plane is in the background.
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Students discover how aviation gave wings to the American West.
 

UNLV XMAS
Campus News |

This month’s frosty headlines and highlights from the students and faculty of UNLV.

collage of 3 images showing a person folding a paper crane, a sign that says "UNLV Origami Project" and a large container of many paper cranes
Campus News |

As plans for a permanent memorial garden take shape, community-driven projects offer a way for students and faculty to reckon with loss.

Satish Bhatnagar wearing graduation robes and holding ceremonial mallet
People |

UNLV math sciences professor Satish Bhatnagar will be honored for his half-century of contributions to the university during the annual Faculty Length of Service Program. 

unlv pumpkins
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A monthly roundup of the top news stories at UNLV, featuring the presidential election, gaming partnerships, and much more.

smiling woman wearing glasses on her head
People |

From groundbreaking researcher to UNLV president, Marta Meana reflects on the unexpected moments of her long career.

A student rolls a 20-sided dice.
Campus News |

What does it take to run a successful election campaign? In this class, it can be a good roll of the dice.

Wearing a dark blue suit and blue tie, 2024 UNLV Outstanding Alumnus of the Year Randy Garcia poses with his hands in his pants pockets in front of logo for his company, the Investment Counsel Company
People |

After founding an investment firm, Randy Garcia has generously (and gratefully) invested in his alma mater. 

Scott Hoffman sits on the Honors College sign outside the UNLV Honors College
People |

For nearly two decades, the Honors College Alumnus of the Year has been on the same mission: Make sure every UNLV student has a fulfilling college experience.

detail shot of craft project with Reb-Blooded Family label
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Through the smiles and tears, parents at Rebel Ready Week share their thoughts on sending a child off to college.