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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.”
'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
POSTPONED: World-renowned chef, restauranteur, humanitarian, New York Times bestselling author, educator and Emmy-winning television personality José Andrés will be the featured speaker on Oct. 2 at the 2024 Fogelson Honors Forum hosted by John V. Roach Honors College on the TCU campus.
Media Highlights Impact, Intrigue of Honors Course
360 West recently featured work being done in a TCU course on philanthropy. The Nature of Giving course in the John V. Roach Honors College has been offered for over a decade now, but it gained enough popularity that a second section was added for spring 2024.
Frederick Gooding Speaks to AP on Caitlin Clark Conversation
The Associated Press recently quoted a TCU faculty member in its story about the abundant attention given to both the WNBA and star Caitlin Clark.
Class of 2024 Graduates Reflect on Successes & Next Steps
The John V. Roach Honors College celebrates the Class of 2024 — the largest in Horned Frog history. The Class of 2024 is extra special, full of history makers and record breakers who persevered through the height of COVID-19 during their first year and participated in TCU’s 150th celebration during their final year.
Student Filmmaker Victor Torres Produces Short Film for Departmental Honors Thesis
Victor Torres ’24, a Film, Television and Digital Media (FTDM) major, produced a short film, “The Coin Collector," for which he became a finalist for the TCU Boller Competition.