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The Honors Thesis Journey Part Two: Jocelyn Velazquez

Jocelyn Velazquez's thesis on quantum information science and graph matching is making progress. She presented at MassURC and is nearing completion.

Published date Friday, April 25, 2025 Go to all news list News

The Honors Thesis Journey Part Two: Tania Sequeira

Tania Sequeira’s thesis uses political cartoons to explore the Kashmir conflict, focusing on censorship, representation, and creative expression.

Published date Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Go to all news list News

Thesis Seminar Examines Utopian Theory and Art as Catalysts for Sustainable Futures

Prof. Sandy Litchfield’s two-semester thesis seminar at UMass Amherst explores utopian theory, futuring, and creative thesis projects on future societies.

Published date Friday, April 4, 2025 Go to all news list News

New Honors Thesis Seminar Explores the Intersection of Supreme Court Decisions, Race, and Family

Martha Yoder's thesis seminar, The Supreme Court, Race, and Family 499CR, explores landmark cases on race, marriage, and family. Open to all majors.

Published date Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Go to all news list News

Part Two of the Honors Thesis Journey: Lucas Ruud

In Part 2, Lucas describes his Thesis Seminar class and how he’s completing his creative portfolio through the seminar by collaborating with other students.

Published date Saturday, March 1, 2025 Go to all news list News

The Honors Thesis Journey: Shannon Moore

Shannon Moore, a senior Honors English and journalism major with a minor in education, is currently working on her Honors Thesis!

Published date Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Go to all news list News

The Honors Thesis Journey: Gavin Defina

Gavin Defina, a senior majoring in sustainable community development and geography, is working on an independently contracted thesis.

Published date Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Go to all news list News

Honors Thesis Series: Preparing for My Honors Thesis on Supporting Dementia Caregivers

Learn how Nina found inspiration for her Honors Thesis, what she's achieved so far, and what's next in her project.

Published date Friday, February 14, 2025 Go to all news list News

Punk Histories: An Honors Discovery Seminar

Jeremy Smith, Moving Image & Sound Archivist at UMass Libraries, will teach a Discovery Seminar this spring on Wednesdays, 2:30–3:20 PM.

Published date Monday, February 10, 2025 Go to all news list News

Introduction to Town Planning: An Honors Discovery Seminar with John Mullin

John Mullin is an Emeritus Professor of Regional Planning, retired Brigadier General, former Dean, and currently teaching an Honors course in Town Planning.

Published date Thursday, November 21, 2024 Go to all news list News

Honors Discovery Seminars: A Chat with Senior Assistant Dean Dominick Usher

Honors students have the opportunity to take an Honors Discovery Seminar, a one-credit course exploring an eclectic variety of topics!

Published date Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Go to all news list News

The Carmen Suite: A Thesis by Caroline Ball

Caroline Ball, a fifth-year honors sociology and dance major, is reinterpreting the iconic "Carmen Suite" ballet for her Honors Thesis.

Published date Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Go to all news list News

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