News: Honors College

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Honors College Alumna of the Year Casey Barber helped thousands of Nevadans navigate COVID-19 by leading 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's contact tracing team.

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The Honors College professor energizes students to consider life’s big questions from diverse perspectives. 

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ undergrad Mary Blankenship blends public policy, science, and economics into a cocktail for successful global change.

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First-generation entertainment engineering and design major embraces the Las Vegas experience.

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Graduate Michael Schwob, recipient of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, began racking up accomplishments by connecting with his instructors.

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A collection of news stories highlighting remembrance, recovery, and progress at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

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An enduring commencement tradition continues this spring as 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president honors seven outstanding students who exemplify the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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A collection of news stories highlighting health, recovery, and celebration at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

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A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and events at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

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Instructor’s creative teaching practices demonstrate the plausibility of the modern approach.

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A collection of news stories from the new year highlighting the experts and events at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

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Jumping out of a plane at age 30 inspired professor Mike Chin to take more risks in his career as a writer — and in his love life.