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Study Abroad Spotlight: Japan
John V. Roach Honors College students are among the many Horned Frogs who embrace the world as their classroom, learning in new and unexpected ways in locales around the globe. The summer course “Honors Abroad: Games and Culture in Japan” took students to the “land of the rising sun.”
Honors professor builds connections with students in and outside of the classroom
Honors professor of humanities Dr. Dan Williams’ work with the College (then the Honors Program) began in the early 2000s when he worked to schedule Honors courses with Dr. Peggy Watson (the director of the Honors Program from 2003 until 2009, when she became the founding dean). Though he worked closely with Watson for a number of years, he did not officially become a part of the College until 2012.
Honors Interior Design student advocates for the importance of Architectural Lighting Design
Vanesa Gjeçi, a senior Honors student majoring in Interior Design with an Architectural Lighting Design minor, chose to craft her Departmental Honors project as a tool for advocacy and education instead of a strictly creative project because, to her, there is no better time than now to devote her work and intelligence to advocacy.
Honors faculty member uses teaching as a way to promote social justice, advocacy
Dr. Lynn Hampton, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in the Honors College, once aspired to a political career, with dreams of becoming a United States senator during her adolescence.
How the global pandemic changed an Honors student's spring 2020 semester abroad
Braedon Lee Sims started the spring 2020 semester with his first flight overseas to England to participate in the Oxford Exchange Program at St. Catherine’s College at the University of Oxford.
Dr. Wendi Sierra prepares for an online semester with unique virtual experiences for her students
Honors’ newest faculty member, Dr. Wendi Sierra, comes to TCU with multiple years of experience teaching online and feels ready for the fall semester. She designed her course, “Games and Learning” to provide students with a unique virtual experience that she hopes will keep them both enthused about and engaged in the material.
Honors Professor Reflects on the Historical Importance of Information Spread and Human Connection
Dr. Juan Carlos Sola-Corbacho is a historian with a passion for equity and an avid interest in the dissemination of information across time.
Honors Professor Sets Up In-Home Studio for Virtual Lectures
When TCU was forced to pivot to online courses because of the global coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Mikio Akagi, assistant professor of the history and philosophy of science, decided to set up a makeshift studio in his living room – equipped with a tripod, tripod mounts for his phone and computer, a lavalier microphone, wireless earbuds and three soft box lights.
Meet Honors' Newest Faculty Member: Assistant Professor of Game Studies, Dr. Wendi Sierra
Wendi Sierra's courses at TCU will cover a variety of topics associated with gaming, including educational games, the health uses of games, gamification and consumer loyalty programs, representation in gaming and more.
2020 Senior Spotlight: Honors graduate takes the lead on evolutionary psychology research
Honors graduate Tori Short came to TCU as a pre-med student with an interest in neuroscience.