News: Honors College

Fireworks ignite during commencement
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UNLV has a commencement tradition for the president to select and highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

Tre Norman performs during Winter Commencement
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Tre Norman will perform UNLV-related music while he collects his own degree, and prepares to make his mark in the public eye after school.

student Alexis Hilts and assistant professor Matt Bernacki
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Undergrad Alexis Hilts will present her honors thesis at the American Psychological Association's national conference.

Tomas C. Walker
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Tomas C. Walker, the 2017 Nursing Alumnus of the Year, working to develop an artificial pancreas to help patients with diabetes.

Jason Smylie, standing in front of a Capriotti's
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Jason Smylie, the Honors College Alumnus of the Year, invests in Capriotti's and ends up owning the company.

Devon Payne
Campus News |

Junior microbiology major selected as a 2017 Goldwater Scholar.

Barbara St. Pierre Schneider and Alison Deng
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A faculty-and-student research team is shining a light on white blood cells to better understand what their location implies about their role in muscle repair.

CNN technician Shawn Flowers watches the debate from the media gallery
Campus News |

UNLV played host to the third and final presidential debate of the 2016 election. Our favorite news stories capturing the preparation, the big day, and beyond.

cloesup of commencement cap and 2016 tassle
Campus News |

Four newly minted grads will be recognized by UNLV President Len Jessup during Saturday's commencement for their academic and research excellence.

thanksgiving scene
Campus News |

Honors College students come together for a little food, a little friendship to celebrate Thanksgiving.

David Sinclair sits on bench
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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.

Michelle Sposito
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This compliance investigator wants to give back to her alma mater.