News: Honors College

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 |

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

Six UNLV women researchers sitting down in a lounge area
Research |

The history of health research is one of men studying men. Several UNLV 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 UNLV 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 UNLV since 1997, will serve in UNLV’s top post beginning July 1 through the completion of a national search.

UNLV 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.

UNLV students in caps and gowns celebrating commencement
People |

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

Michelle Quizon
People |

Commencement speaker Michelle Quizon is searching for the right materials to help build artificial organs that could help make diabetes a thing of the past.

Portrait Michael Schwob
Research |

Stepping into the world of research helped one student choose a career, make new friends, and get a head start on the future.

Portrait Hannah Patenaude
Research |

Nevada undergraduate research journal offers UNLV students the opportunity to promote their research and boost their resumes.