Honors College News
The Honors College is a selective college within the university that offers an enhanced undergraduate core experience for highly motivated students. We partner with the "discipline" colleges at 51ԹϺ where honors students pursue their academic majors.
Current Honors News
A collection of the most prominent news stories from last month featuring 51ԹϺ staff and students.
51ԹϺ professor Dan Bubb assures anxious passengers that commercial flying remains the safest way to travel.
The top headlines featuring 51ԹϺ’s staff and students.
Students stepped out of the classroom and into the heart of lawmaking at Nevada’s 83rd Legislative Session.
President Chris Heavey recognizes 10 students for their staunch commitment to academic excellence and service to the community.
A collection of colorful headlines featuring 51ԹϺ staff and students.
Honors In The News
The brace position doesn’t exactly look heroic. Feet flat, head down, hands over neck—it feels more like surrender than survival. But a disturbingly realistic video simulation is now making the case that this dorky little pose might be the reason your spine stays intact.
Call it a flier drill. Bracing for impact might seem pointless during a catastrophic plane crash, but a scary simulation shows why assuming the proper collision position could mean the difference between life or death. The frightening — and graphic — PSA has amassed over 43 million views.
The brace position, a common protocol shown on the safety card in the back pocket of the seat in front of you, is designed to minimize injury and maximize the chances of survival.
Autonomous aircraft are fast becoming a reality as global aviation growth accelerates. From cargo drones to air taxis, aerospace leaders and tech startups are racing to transform the future of flight
A TikTok video claiming to show a plane "fighting fire" in the sky in Greece has gone viral. However, an aviation expert says the aircraft was not on fire and was instead experiencing a manageable mechanical issue.
A federal program that subsidizes flights to small airports across the country could significantly shrink, if President Donald Trump gets his way.
