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Eighteen students in the John V. Roach Honors College spent their spring break studying abroad on Cultural Routes: Berlin. Designed for first-year Roach Honors College students and guided by Assistant Dean Marie Martinez and Wassenich Family Dean Ron Pitcock, Cultural Routes asked participants to study the sights, sounds, history and culture of Germany’s capital.

Diarra Niang is traveling across the globe for her research, putting herself at the heart of becoming an ethical leader in a global society. The John V. Roach Honors College sophomore, studying business information systems in the Neeley School of Business and international economics in the AddRan College of Liberal Arts, traveled to Nairobi, Kenya over spring break. There, she attended the Yale Model African Union Conference and conducted research for her honors thesis titled “Youth Perspectives on Free Trade and Economic Integration in Africa.”

John V. Roach Honors College student Lexie Woodall is diving deep into the past, focusing on the infamous Salem Witch Trials in her long-form creative fiction project titled “Women Like Us.” Woodall, a senior majoring in writing with a minor in creative writing in the AddRan College of Liberal Arts, blends historical fiction with academic research to uncover the layers of history surrounding the persecution of women during the 17th century.

Andrea Salazar is an international student from Nicaragua and a scholar in the John V. Roach Honors College, Salazar is a senior majoring in speech-language pathology in the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences and minoring in child development, a cross-discipline minor housed in the College of Science & Engineering. A recipient of an Honors Undergraduate Research Grant, she is exploring effective interventions for bilingual students with learning disabilities.

Students in the John V. Roach Honors College Community Service student led organization are spending their time volunteering across Dallas-Fort Worth. In total they have logged over 458 hours for the 2024-2025 academic school year.

The Fogelson Honors Forum, hosted by the John V. Roach Honors College is a distinguished lecture series that brings together students, faculty, and the Fort Worth community for discussions with influential leaders. This year's Fogelson Honors Forum speaker was world renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés. José shared his journey, philosophies and impact, leaving a profound impression on attendees.

The John V. Roach Honors College offered a new course designed for first-year students titled The Rhetoric of Gratitude. Students in the course explored the meaning and impact of gratitude on individuals and communities.

Emma Sullivan is a senior biology major and Clark Society Scholar, who is dedicated to improving health equity and addressing food insecurity.

Lawson Ewing is a recipient of the 2024 Clark Society Endowed Scholarship, learn more about his journey.