News: Honors College

Vladislav Zhitny looks at a test tube
People |

Vladislav Zhitny, who came to Las Vegas from Ukraine in 2006, ends undergrad studies ready to become a member of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Medicine's inaugural class.

Fireworks ignite during commencement
People |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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
People |

Tre Norman will perform 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ-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
Research |

Undergrad Alexis Hilts will present her honors thesis at the American Psychological Association's national conference.

Tomas C. Walker
People |

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
People |

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
Research |

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 |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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
People |

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.