News: Honors College
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Kiara Sims is one first-gen student who is making the donors who support her education — and her mother — proud.
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Diversity, safety, and success become the foundation for UNLV.
Brookings Mountain West and The Lincy Institute student researchers embrace remote learning and engage in public policy research to benefit UNLV and the region.
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Honors College Alumnus of the Year follows in his grandfather's footsteps to a legal career.
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Lessons learned from her brother, Michael, prompted Dr. Kate Martin to develop an Honors College course that will urge students to consider the needs of those with differences.
The full effect of the crisis won't be known for some time, but right now donors are helping the university pivot to focus on emergency needs and mental health.
Eight UNLV Students Honored With 2020 Lance and Elena Calvert Awards For Undergraduate Research across a wide spectrum of research topics.
An enduring UNLV end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.
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Honors education major will be using her experiences to inspire a new generation of students.
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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 Honors College’s new academic advisor dishes on remote work, flying pizza, and making strong connections on campus.
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Undergraduates Alvaro Carbonero and Ava Platt among a select group of STEM students nationwide selected for prestigious honor.