Honors College students in the news

• Where is Jacqueline Slack headed? Google her to find out
  Jacqueline Slack will apply the integrated marketing communications knowledge she's gained in the classroom and through internships when she joins Google in June.
• Prang Pantusart: UA has been a welcoming second home
  Prang Pantusart, a star in the classroom and on the women's tennis team, is one of the students chosen to speak on behalf of the Spring 2013 Class at commencement ceremonies May 10-12 at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall.
• Michael Martin: Achieving his dreams, one at a time
  Michael Martin, who took a nontraditional path to college success, is one of the students chosen to speak on behalf of the Spring 2013 Class at commencement ceremonies May 10-12 at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall.
• Rachel Walter masters teaching and music on two continents
  Honors music education major Rachel Walter has had a one-of-a-kind student teaching experience this semester — working with classes in both Australia and here in Northeast Ohio.
• Student gains wide-angle view of the world and her art
  How do you combine a love of learning, travel and photography? Sophomore honors student and future fashion photographer Melissa Kreider did it through a study abroad experience in Florence, Italy.
• Can you really change lives with a toothbrush? Nursing students say yes
  Three nursing majors made the most of their Akron Experiences in the classroom and community to develop a project to bring good health practices to children in Bangalore, India.

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Events

The 2012 Swagelok Scholars Reception

2012 Honors College Welcome Reception

The Honors College Welcome Reception was held Wednesday, April 11, in the InfoCision Stadium. Over 60 newly-accepted Honors College students attended the events.

Speakers included Dr. Mugler, Dean of the Honors College, Dr. Mike Sherman, Senior Vice President and Provost, COO (Pictured Above), Mr. Keith Dambrot, Head Men's Basketball Coach, Mr. Dan Dahl, Executive Director of E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, Ms. Valerie Bloodsworth, Associate Director for Residence Life and Housing, along with several current Honors College students and alumni.