Announcements
Returning to Summer of Excellence: A Program Assistant’s Story
Deciding on where to go to college is a big decision. For Patricia Jack, that decision was made easy after attending a five-week summer program hosted by the UA Honors College known as Summer of Excellence (SOE). Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors, SOE is designed to give students a taste of college life while they’re still in high school.
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2012 Goldwater and Udall Scholarship Winners
The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships (ONCS) in the UA Honors College would like to congratulate sophomores Jennifer Ramin and Carol Seanez, and juniors Michelle Coe and Irene Liang, for receiving prestigious nationally competitive scholarships this spring!
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Faculty Feature: Dr. George Davis
A lot has happened over the course of Dr. George Davis’ 42-year career at the University of Arizona. Beginning as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences, earning the distinguished title of Regents Professor and then serving as Executive Vice President and Provost for seven years, are just a few notable highlights.
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Student Spotlight: Katherine Weingartner
Sailing on the Sea of Galilee, walking on the streets of Jerusalem, standing on the Israeli-Lebanese border, and floating in the Dead Sea – these are just a few memories from Katherine Weingartner’s life-changing trip to Israel last winter. After being selected to join 18 other students from around the country to participate in the first annual Caravan for Democracy Student Mission, Katherine was exposed to new religions, cultures and realities of Israel that are not often known.
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Outstanding Student Awards
Each year, The Honors College and Honors Student Council recognizes a group of outstanding individuals, who not only exhibit academic excellence, but also serve as examples of the mission of The Honors College. These students have excelled in the classroom and beyond, whether it’s through multiple degrees, research, study abroad or community service. They are the epitome of what makes a great Honors student.
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