News: Honors College
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In his classroom, Bryan Bornholdt explains how to graph functions by using mathematical limits. In his life, the Honors College mathematics professor demonstrates how to recognize personal limits, and then defy them.
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Renovation of the Beverly Rogers Literature and Law Building draws together students and faculty from the Black Mountain Institute, the English department, and the Honors College.
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The campus was full of activity even before classes started today. Check out the slideshow of res hall move-in, UNLV Creates, and other activities this week.
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UNLV hosts three-day college bound program for high-achieving Las Vegas students.
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More than 2,700 new UNLV graduates participated in Spring Commencement May 16 at Thomas & Mack Center.
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Among the 2,700 students expected to graduate this week, five will receive special recognition at commencement. Here's why they were selected.
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Gift from Bennett Family Foundation will help growing college recruit and retain Nevada’s – and the nation’s – top academic talent.
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Waqar, a junior in UNLV’s Honors College, one of just 58 college students nationwide selected for $30,000 award based on academics, public service leadership potential.
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Honor College students tackle the Tough Mudder competition.
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Honors College students hit it hard to prepare for a big test: a grueling obstacle course. Along the way, they learn more than they thought possible.
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Researchers Krystal Belmonte and Van Vo to be honored for academic excellence.
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Making a career switch seems to have been the right choice for the new Honors College faculty-in-residence. After years as a television news journalist, she has discovered that teaching is what she loves.