News: Honors College

four portraits of women
Research |

Four students on the chances they’ve taken, the confidence they’ve gained, and the dreams they continue to chase.

Kerry Sallee, director of development for the Honors College, with a group of the college's students.
People |

Seeing her dean get a pie in his face was part of her greatest day on campus.

U.N.L.V. graduate in cap and gown in crowd
Campus News |

A collection of stories highlighting 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and faculty who made the news in 2018.

woman presenting at research symposium
People |

Sometimes they find that by helping others, they also help themselves.

Paul Moradkhan
People |

Honors College Alumnus of the Year Paul Moradkhan keeps the region's ledgers in the black through his work with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

An illustration of a drone
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ engineers developed a team of drones that detect radioactivity in areas where it’s unsafe or unfeasible for other trackers to go.

Six 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ women researchers sitting down in a lounge area
Research |

The history of health research is one of men studying men. Several 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ researchers are flipping the script, creating new possibilities for women’s health and well-being in the process.

Honors College signage
Research |

The Research & Creative Honors Program helps 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ undergrads prepare for graduate research work.

woman surrounded by video slot machines
People |

Alumna parlayed her an internship at an interactive gaming company into a full-time job. Now she helps recruit the interns.

portrait of woman
People |

This aspiring "world-improvement strategist" hopes that studying in Israel will help her gain a more in-depth perspective on Middle East conflicts and allow her to improve her Arabic.

Acting U.N.L.V. President Marta Meana
Campus News |

Meana, a professor and administrator at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ since 1997, will serve in 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s top post beginning July 1 through the completion of a national search.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ student Kevin Ashi
People |

Aspiring physician Kevin Ashi’s mission to solve global public health challenges is a path paved through life experiences, hard work, and a philosophy built on taking chances.