Last week, the W.A. Franke Honors College hosted its annual research presentation symposium, Franke Honors Pinnacle. Nearly 100 Franke Honors students presented their work at Pinnacle, showcasing diverse research projects that they have been working on throughout the year. Outstanding research is acknowledged with financial awards for Quest projects, senior thesis work, exploratory mini grants, and other special projects.

University of Arizona junior Ojas Sanghi is one of 53 college students named a 2025 Truman Scholar. Every year, the prestigious award is given to several dozen students intending to enter government work or public service.

In this episode, Dr. Bryan Carter, Director of the Center for Digital Humanities, professor of Africana Studies at The University of Arizona, and an expert in virtual environments, joins us to explore the intersection of AI, XR, and digital storytelling in education.

On March 21, three Franke Honors College students presented their research at the Society for Applied Anthropology's annual meeting "Revitalizing Applied Anthropology" in Portland, Oregon. The panel, "Bridging Divides: Power, Ethics, and Engagement With the Criminal Legal System," was organized by Dr. Victor Braitberg, Associate Professor of Practice at the W.A. Franke College, and Dr. Robin Reineke, Assistant Professor in the School of Anthropology and Southwest Center.

The Franke Honors Ambassadors are forging impactful partnerships through service and fundraising.  

Franke Honors Alumni, Abbie and Buzzi Shindler ‘96 met at the University of Arizona in 1992 and look back on their college experience as the best four years of their lives.

On this episode of It's an Honor, Franke Dean Dr. John Pollard sits down with University of Arizona, Eller College of Management Dean Dr. Karthik Kannan to explore the future of higher education, from the rise of AI and transdisciplinary learning to the increasing global connectivity reshaping academia and industry.

W.A. Franke Honors College Alumni Bat-Orgil Bat-Erdene has been named the University of Arizona's first Schwarzman Scholar. One of the world's most distinguished graduate fellowships, the Schwarzman Scholars Program supports scholars from around the world for a one-year master’s in global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University.

The University of Arizona's W.A. Franke Honors College sponsored a seminar in which Franke Honors students in HNRS 295G: Global Diversity & Voices were able to plan, organize, and host a seminar that promoted multigenerational voices, wellness (both physical and mental), and professional growth.

This Women's History Month, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of women throughout history, recognizing their achievements, and honoring their resilience. Within the W.A. Franke Honors College, we are privileged to have outstanding women scholars and leaders who contribute immensely to our campus community and beyond!