Honors Academics

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Honors Thesis is a culmination of Honors students' curriculum, research, and hard work - completed during the senior year. Read on to learn about Jocelyn's!