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Kendra Scott Talks Purpose and Perseverance at the Fogelson Honors Forum

Kendra Scott, the founder and chief creative officer of Kendra Scott LLC, was the featured guest at the John V. Roach Honors College’s annual Fogelson Honors Forum.

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Gratitude Class Reimagines What It Means to Give Thanks

Posted on Nov. 25, 2025, by Justine Arens

A Roach Honors course invites first-year students to explore what it means to live with purpose, humility and awareness.

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Kendra Scott Talks Purpose and Perseverance at the Fogelson Honors Forum

Posted on Nov. 19, 2025, by Justine Arens

Kendra Scott, the founder and chief creative officer of Kendra Scott LLC, was the featured guest at the John V. Roach Honors College’s annual Fogelson Honors Forum.

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From TCU to the Stars: How Roach Honors Alumna Valerie Neal Redefined Space Exploration

Posted on Nov. 14, 2025, by Justine Arens

A trailblazing astronaut and the historian who preserved the stories of women in space share a legacy rooted in the John V. Roach Honors College and a commitment to expanding what’s possible.

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From Happiness to Democracy, Gerard Rothfus Approaches Philosophical Topics from All Angles

Posted on Oct. 17, 2025, by Justine Arens

The interdisciplinary teaching of Gerard Rothfus, assistant professor of philosophy, politics and economics, inspires John V. Roach Honors College students to think deeply about truth, democracy and happiness.

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Incoming Students Connect and Explore in Munich

Posted on Oct. 08, 2025, by Justine Arens

Incoming John V. Roach Honors College students traveled to Munich, Germany, in July to immerse themselves in local culture and history before their first year at TCU.

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Texas Monthly Calls Alumnus' Work 'Astonishing'

Posted on Oct. 08, 2025

Skip Hollandsworth ’79 had literary ambitions from a young age, writes a behind-the-scenes story in Texas Monthly, and, by all accounts, he’s achieved them.

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Advisor Insights: Thriving from Day One in Roach Honors College

Posted on Aug. 15, 2025, by Zane Stoller

John V. Roach Honors College Academic Advisors share insights and advice for students in preparation for a new year.

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Promoting Social Innovation in Fort Worth: How Roach Honors Students are Tackling Illiteracy

Posted on Jul. 10, 2025

This past spring, 13 students in the John V. Roach Honors College at Texas Christian University (TCU) set out to better understand the city’s educational ecosystem. As part of the Design for Social Impact course, led by Associate Dean Stacy Landreth Grau, Ph.D., Roach Honors students created real solutions to improve literacy in Fort Worth.

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Six TCU students named Gilman Scholars to Lead On Globally

Posted on Jun. 30, 2025

Six TCU students across five colleges have received the nationally competitive Gilman Scholarship, which supports a summer or semester-long experience abroad.

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