A Taste of Honors: A Recap
March 2018
On Tuesday, February 27th, 2018, the John V. Roach Honors College welcomed over 250 guests to its inaugural fundraiser, “A Taste of Honors.” This year, our esteemed keynote speakers included TCU alum, Dr. James I. Cash, Jr. and Doug McMillon, president and CEO of WalMart Inc. The evening began with a meet and greet session […]
Read MoreMarie Martinez Named Director of Honors Academic Advising
August 2017
The John V. Roach Honors College is pleased to announce that Marie Martinez has accepted the position of Director of Honors Academic Advising. As Director, Martinez will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations and long-term strategic planning for Honors Academic Advising, as well as serving as an advising liaison. Dr. Rob Garnett, Associate Dean […]
Read MoreHonors 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 […]
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