The Honors College hit a milestone at the Spring 2017 Honors Research Symposium, which showcased final presentations for graduating seniors. This year, 41 students representing more than twenty majors presented to faculty, staff, alumni and students.

Honors College Dean Dr. Kevin Gustafson said it was the largest research symposium in the history of the college.

The symposium gave seniors a chance to present in front of an audience in a professional setting. Students gave twelve-minute presentations of their research and then fielded questions from evaluators and members of the audience.

Their presentations varied in topic and style, but all students successfully completed their rigorous course load with intent to graduate.

There were also two dozen evaluators— another record—drawn from faculty, staff, and Honors College alumni.

“The National Collegiate Honors Council identifies such a sustained research project as a best practice in Honors education,” said Dr. Gustafson. “The Honors College at UT Arlington is further distinguished by the fact that students may, depending on their major, do a traditional thesis or creative project, a group project (Engineering), or a capstone rooted in experiential learning, whether that be a service learning placement, an internship, or participation in a semester- or year-long study abroad program.”