News: Honors College

Maria Jerinic sits at a desk with stacks of books.
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The longtime Honors College professor on Jane Austen, the tyranny of the GPA, and peanut butter cups.

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Triple-major Martha Amaya’s research explores the interactions between policing, public policy, and crowd science.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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Undergraduates Michael Schwob and Dylan Wallace among just 496 nationwide to earn the prestigious honor.

Dominic A. Armendariz working at his computer.
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This Research & Creative Honors Program participant looked at learning theories to build a better school design.

Patrick Messimertesting a the strength of a 3d printed piece of material.
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This Research & Creative Honors Program participant is as curious as he was in the third grade — only now he's an undergraduate researcher.

Sophia Quinton working at her computer.
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This Research & Creative Honors Program participant found her research mission early in life and has been pursuing it ever since.

Karsyn Wilson sitting on stage in an empty theater.
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Through interviews and writing, this Research & Creative Honors Program participant discovered how storytelling empowers marginalized groups.

Kayce Singer working in a science lab.
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Hands-on experience to complement classroom learning helped this Research & Creative Honors Program participant understand — and love — biology even more.

Christen Lena Gomez working at her computer.
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This Research & Creative Honors Program participant makes educating children about the diversity within the Latino community fun.

Rafael Antonio Armendariz working at his computer.
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This Research & Creative Honors Program participant sought to design a stadium that would better serve the community.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Research & Creative Honors Program provides undergraduates with unique opportunities that prepare them for graduate studies.