News: Honors College
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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.
UNLV Honors College student Nathalie Martinez reflects on the stories and impact of Latinex artists.
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UNLV School of Medicine's residency/fellowship programs helping to expand specialty care in Nevada.
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This alumna-turned-employee savors the small moments in life and work at UNLV's International Gaming Institute.
A collection of news stories from 2019 highlighting UNLV's impact in Southern Nevada and beyond.
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UNLV president Marta Meana will highlight four graduating students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the Class of 2019.
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Honors College student Martha Amaya one of just 30 nationwide to receive Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship.
Honors College student Akaisha Cook one of just 30 nationwide to receive 2020 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship.
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Honors College Alumna of the Year and faculty member Noelle Lefforge is a four-time alumna of the university.
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Inspired by a '00s movie and a grandfather she never met, Alexis Hilts found her path to medical school.
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The longtime Honors College professor on Jane Austen, the tyranny of the GPA, and peanut butter cups.