Can Responsible Journalism Shape Climate Change?

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Can Responsible Journalism Shape Climate Change? For his Honors thesis, Gaurav Shetty (journalism and international relations double major) is studying how the power of journalism can produce clarity in our understanding of climate change, and shape positive outcomes. Historically, climate change has proven challenging for journalists, Shetty says, because it lacks the immediacy that drives…

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Upcoming Honors Funding Application Deadlines

Christian Bevilacqua in UAE

Upcoming Honors Funding Application Deadlines Are you planning to apply for Honors Funding this spring semester? Mark your calendar for the following application deadlines: Thesis Funding The Honors Program thesis funding application is administered in collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Research (SOURCE). Honors students can be awarded up to $5,000 to offset costs associated…

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Honors Students Receive Study Abroad Grants

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Honors Students Receive Study Abroad Grants Twenty six Honors students were recently awarded grants to support their travel to study abroad destinations for the spring 2022 semester. Honors Study Abroad grants provide one-time funding of up to $ 1,500 to Honors students in good standing in the Program, to help defray the costs of studying…

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Bridget Essing ’22 Presents her Thesis Research at the 2021 ISHI Conference

Bridget Essing at the 2021 ISHI Conference

Bridget Essing ’22 Presents her Thesis Research at the 2021 ISHI Conference Bridget Essing ’22, recently presented her honors thesis research at the International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI) held from Sept. 12 – 16 in Orlando, FL. This annual conference brings together professionals from a wide range of companies and crime labs to share…

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Recipe for Research – Samantha Jezak ’22 and Olivia Templeton ’22

Recipe for Research – Samantha Jezak ’22 and Olivia Templeton ’22 Samantha Jezak ’22 and Olivia Templeton ’22 are really passionate about food. From Jezak’s business fromsamsplate to Templeton’s Instagram feed, their love for good, healthy food is apparent. So, it’s no surprise that these two foodies who study nutrition at the David B. Falk College…

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Honors Program Funding Opportunities

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Honors Program Funding Opportunities The Honors Program is committed to supporting students expand and enhance their academic and professional experiences as undergraduates. Students working on their Honors thesis are eligible to apply for funding of up to $5,000 to offset the expenses associated with thesis completion, and additional support for summer living expenses while working…

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Honors Students Participate in Summer Research

Christopher Harvey at the 2021 SOURCE Research Symposium

Honors Students Participate in Summer Research This past summer, many Honors students conducted research, both on-campus and off-campus, under the mentorship and guidance of faculty members in their respective disciplines. In August, 32 Honors students presented their research at research symposia hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (SOURCE) and the Louis…

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