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 […]
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What a Difference an Honors Grant Makes!
March 2018
Research often elicits visions of beakers and lab coats in pristine laboratories, but that’s just a small view into the world of asking questions and seeking their answers. In Dean Snow’s addresses, she often asks, “How many of you have done research before?” Often, very few hands go up in response. She follows up with […]
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Honors Student Discusses Equality, Inclusiveness in Education at Conference
February 2018
The National Collegiate Honors Council held its 52nd annual conference themed “Just Honors” last November in Atlanta, Georgia. With a focus on exploring justice as an academic endeavor and also the role honors can serve in addressing issues of access, equity, and technology in education. The NCHC is a respected organization that is dedicated to […]
Read MoreHonors Students Get Creative in eleven40seven
December 2017
The Fall 2017 issue of eleven40seven, TCU’s undergraduate journal of the arts, features the work of 35 students. There were a record number of submissions for a fall semester, and not all entries were selected for publication. Five Honors students made the final cut: Joshua Borders, Annie Brenkus, Liam Evans, Winona Gbedey, and Polley Poer. […]
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 […]
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