News: Honors College

Portrait of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ alumnus Zachary Billot
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With resilience and resolve, award adds to Billot's legacy as one of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s most academically decorated graduates.

A rear view of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students, dressed in red caps and gowns, filtering into the Thomas & Mack Center with the stage in the background
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An enduring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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.
 

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ XMAS
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This month’s frosty headlines and highlights from the students and faculty of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

collage of 3 images showing a person folding a paper crane, a sign that says "51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Origami Project" and a large container of many paper cranes
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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
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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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. 

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A monthly roundup of the top news stories at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, featuring the presidential election, gaming partnerships, and much more.

smiling woman wearing glasses on her head
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From groundbreaking researcher to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president, Marta Meana reflects on the unexpected moments of her long career.

A student rolls a 20-sided dice.
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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 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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
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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 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Honors College
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For nearly two decades, the Honors College Alumnus of the Year has been on the same mission: Make sure every 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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.