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Dean Mari Castañeda Elected to American Council on Education Women's Network in Massachusetts

Dean of the Commonwealth Honors College Mari Castañeda was elected to the American Council on Education Women's Network in Massachusetts.

Published date Monday, October 23, 2023 Go to all news list News

Meet Cedric de Leon: the 2022 Commonwealth Honors College Plenary Lecture Speaker

Cedric de Leon, professor of sociology and labor studies. He began his career as an elected leader in the U.S. labor movement, and is now a five-time published

Published date Thursday, May 11, 2023 Go to all news list News

Pizza & Prof Speaker Lorraine Cordeiro Describes Her Nontraditional Journey into Academia

On the evening of March 23, Lorraine Cordeiro huddled together with students and faculty in the Honors Hub to host her Pizza & Prof night.

Published date Friday, March 31, 2023 Go to all news list News

2023 Black Heritage Month Celebration Lecture Examines History of Slavery and Black Resistance in Canada

Renowned art historian and Provost Professor of Art History Charmaine A. Nelson delivered the keynote address for the  annual Black Heritage Month Celebration.

Published date Thursday, February 23, 2023 Go to all news list News

Cedric de Leon Challenges Honors Students to Continue the Legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois at the 2022 Honors Plenary Lecture

Students, faculty, staff, and other guests gathered in the Student Union Ballroom on Thursday, October 6 for the 2022 Honors Plenary Lecture.

Published date Thursday, October 13, 2022 Go to all news list News

Honors College Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month With Dance Fiesta

Soaring trumpets and the pulsing beat of reggaeton carried throughout the Commonwealth Honors College concourse on September 30.

Published date Thursday, October 6, 2022 Go to all news list News

“You Are Not Alone”: Honors College Presents Student Panel Thesis Workshop

On Tuesday, October 26, the Commonwealth Honors College hosted its second thesis workshop of the year.

Published date Thursday, October 28, 2021 Go to all news list News

The Impact of COVID-19 in US Prisons

On April 20, 2021, Commonwealth Honors College co-sponsored “The Pandemic behind Bars: COVID in the US Prison System.”

Published date Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Go to all news list News

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