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Chef José Andrés Inspires at the Fogelson Honors Forum
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.

Chef José Andrés Inspires at the Fogelson Honors Forum
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.

Gratitude in Action: A Lesson Beyond the Classroom
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.

From Purpose to Plate: The Fight Against Hunger and Health Inequities
Emma Sullivan is a senior biology major and Clark Society Scholar, who is dedicated to improving health equity and addressing food insecurity.

From Values to Vision: How One Roach Honors College Student is Leaving an Impact
Lawson Ewing is a recipient of the 2024 Clark Society Endowed Scholarship, learn more about his journey.

'A Community Initiative': Wendi Sierra Appointed Native American Nations and Communities Liaison
Since 2015, TCU’s Native American and Indigenous Peoples (NAIP) Initiative has built relationships with tribal nations and organizations across the metroplex, state and country through workshops, lectures and other campus activities.

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.”

Abby Salopek Named Assistant Professor of Digital Studies
One of the newest additions to the John V. Roach Honors College faculty is Abby Salopek, who joins the college as assistant professor of digital studies. Salopek brings to TCU her research on social media usage and an eagerness to find home in a Texas university.

Sharrona Pearl Named Inaugural Andrews Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies
John V. Roach Honors College welcomes Sharrona Pearl as the inaugural Andrews Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies. She brings a broad range of academic research and interests to the TCU campus and looks forward to her interdisciplinary role.

José Andrés Named 2024 Fogelson Honors Forum Speaker
World-renowned chef, restauranteur, humanitarian, New York Times bestselling author, educator and Emmy-winning television personality José Andrés will be the featured speaker on Feb. 4 at the 2024 Fogelson Honors Forum hosted by John V. Roach Honors College on the TCU campus.