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U of A Exhibit Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Emiliano Zapata's Death
The Mexican revolutionary and a symbol of resistance and hope is the focal point of an exhibit and events in April examining his legacy.
Honors Political Science Major Selected to Attend Ralph Bunche Summer Institute at Duke University
The American Political Science Association recently selected Jordan Farris, an undergraduate in Fulbright College, to attend the prestigious 2019 Ralph Bunche Summer Institute.
Honors College Preview Lecture to Focus on Harry Potter Canon
Chelsea Hodge of the Honors College will give a lecture at 5:15 pm on Wednesday, March 13, in the Gearhart Hall auditorium. It previews an honors course she will teach in the fall.
Gendering Dark Age Jesus: Humanities Research Colloquium Features Lynda Coon
Lynda Coon, professor of history and dean of the Honors College, will discuss her book project "Dark Age Jesus" during a colloquium at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, in the Carnall Inn classroom.
Honors College Accepting Student Applications for Research Grants
Honors students needing help with research expenses are encouraged to apply for the Honors College Research Grant, which is designed to support a broad range of topics. Apply by March 15.
Undergraduate Researcher Helps Determine the Age of This Really Old House
Kaylee McAdoo, an earth sciences senior, helped determine the age of the Ficklin-Imboden Log House in Lawrence County, confirming the period when it was built but with a new insight to the structure.
Honors College Calls for Research Team Grant Proposals
A workshop will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday for faculty interested in applying for a grant to fund an multidisciplinary team of honors students. Deadline to apply is March 29.
Honors Students Study Two-Dimensional Materials One Number at a Time
Honors College students Tyler Bishop and Erin Farmer have honed their research skills while examining tin oxide at the atomic level, resulting in a recently published research paper.
Padma Viswanathan and Justin Barnum to Present Lecture, 'Shedunnit'
Creative writing professor Padma Viswanathan and sociologist Justin Barnum will preview their fall 2019 Honors College Signature Seminar on female criminality on Tuesday, Feb. 19.
Civil Engineering Professor Kevin Hall to Present a Lecture on 'Engineering Antiquity'
Professor Kevin Hall will present a public lecture about ancient ingenuity as a preview of the Fall 2019 Honors College Signature Seminar he will teach.