Thesis written by a student in the UNT Honors College discussing the development of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the early career of Leopold Stokowski.

Undergraduate thesis exploring modern American racism as the result of the nation's legacy of theological white supremacy and its deep-rooted racial issues that remain unresolved because of the theo-mythologies embedded at the core of the nation's foundational fabric that have been and continue to be largely unaccounted for in corrective racial discourse through a case study of Denton, Texas. By employing localized interdisciplinary methodological approaches aimed at unveiling the theo-myth which underscores the modern American racial ontology, this study examines how theological white supremacy was homogenized into popular culture in Denton County Texas following the Civil War via neo-Confederate Ku Klux Klan movement, which the author calls Ku Klux Konfederatism, that continues its influence today through localized theo-political institutions, sociocultural systems and cultural 'norms.'

Undergraduate thesis studying anxiety and substance use disorders (SUD) by examining the prevalence of anxiety-SUD comorbidity in an outpatient psychology training clinic and assessing how it affects psychotherapy outcomes. Results revealed that anxiety and SUD is more highly comorbid compared to when anxiety is paired with another disorder and the presence of a comorbid SUD was associated with worse therapy outcomes at the beginning and end of therapy. However, the comorbid SUD did not affect the rate of recovery in patients. Both groups benefited equally from therapy.

Thesis written by a student in the UNT Honors College discussing the history, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of anorexia nervosa.

Paper explores questions about the efficacy of democracy in America.

This paper discusses dissolved lithium concentrations and the spatial distribution of suicide mortality rates in Texas counties from 1980 to 1998.

Paper explores theories about the possible biological causes of homosexuality in people.

Honors thesis written by a student in the UNT Honors College discussing the poetic elements of the music of The Beatles.

Thesis written by a student in the UNT Honors College discussing the relationship between insomnia and mental health among college students.

Paper explores how the Texas Centennial Exposition in 1936 was used to build the mythology of a unified Texas identity and history.

This paper explores the relationship between the global drug trade and the corruption of government officials.

Thesis written by a student in the UNT Honors College discussing the relationship between the global drug trade and the corruption of government officials. Included is a history of international drug prohibition, cases of corruption by country, United States policies implemented to prevent corruption, and an analysis of the potential for success in curtailing drug related corruption in the U. S.

Book chapter discussing self-medication among older adults in the United States.

Paper describes the results of a study examining the effects of coping mechanisms on the mental health symptoms of women in abusive relationships.

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the effects of anxiety in college students.

Presentation for the 2011 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on anger within a human immunodeficiency virus positive (HIV+) population in relation to stigma and anxiety.

Thesis written by a student in the UNT Honors College discussing the role of coping on the physical and mental health symptoms of women in abusive relationships. It is hypothesized that sustained partner abuse will be associated with mental and physical health symptoms and that coping will mediate these effects. Psychological abuse was found to have the strongest impact on women's physical and mental health.

Keynote address by the Honors College Dean Gloria Cox, encouraging university students to value their opportunities and continue in the pursuit of their goals.

Paper explores the relationship between purpose of life, autonomy, and depression among college students.

This paper discusses research on gastric cancers in Texas. The study shows that in Texas, the relationship between nitrates and gastric cancer may not be as significant a factor as reported elsewhere.

Paper explores refugee representations in the 1950s of non-western/World War II in American media, specifically “smaller circulation” media - local newspapers, academic studies, and governmental documents.

This paper discusses research on the effects of trauma intensity on posttraumatic growth. The study also examines the effect trauma intensity has on the relationship between PTG and the variables of depression, social support, coping, and gender.

This paper discusses research on Palestinian perspectives on peace with Israel.

Thesis written by a student in the UNT Honors College discussing health care of people without health insurance in Denton County, Texas.