Honors Abroad in Dublin with Dr. Mikio Akagi
July 2017
Three students recently returned from an Honors Abroad trip to Dublin, Ireland with Dr. Mikio Akagi, assistant professor of the History and Philosophy of Science in the Honors College. The session, “Disagreement in Dublin,” provided an opportunity for students to participate in an academic research workshop and hands-on learning experiences. Dr. Akagi is affiliated with […]
Read MoreFemale Equality in Stem Fields
June 2017
Themes of lauded film Hidden Figures linger as conversations about gender bias continue, especially in STEM fields. by Makenzie Stallo. Reprinted from TCU Magazine. Sitting in the middle of a Midwest college classroom with books on the desk and pencils sharpened, Diane Snow was unprepared for what happened next on the first day of her introductory […]
Read MoreHonors Faculty Fellow Receives the 2017 Gerald E. and Corinne L. Parsons Award
June 2017
The John V. Roach Honors College is pleased to report that Dr. Peter Szok, professor in the Department of History and Honors Faculty Fellow, received the 2017 Gerald E. and Corinne L. Parsons Award from the American Folklife Center at the US Library of Congress. The Parsons Award, founded by AFC reference librarian Gerry Parsons […]
Read MoreTCU Endeavors Highlights Dr. Mark Dennis
May 2017
Endeavors, an annual publication that highlights research, scholarship, and creative activity at TCU, recently featured Dr. Mark Dennis, associate professor in the Department of Religion and Honors Faculty Fellow. Dr. Dennis leads a faculty interest group that focuses on expanding practices of mindfulness and contemplation, and he incorporates these practices into his own courses, specifically the Honors […]
Read MoreColby Birdsell Named New Honors College Coordinator
November 2016
The John V. Roach Honors College is pleased to announce that Colby Birdsell, previously an Academic Advisor for the college, has accepted the position of Honors College Coordinator. Birdsell will be taking over for Lauren Nixon, who has moved to a position in the Chancellor’s Office, where she will be focusing on Government Affairs and […]
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