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Roach Honors College Student Weaves History into Fiction
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.
Director of Nationally Competitive Scholarships to Map Elite Success
Tracy Rundstrom was named TCU’s first full-time director of nationally competitive scholarships. While the role is housed in the John V. Roach Honors College, this new position will serve the entire student body.
Challenges to Democracy Roundtable Highlights Need for Change in American Politics
The party-first nature of the current political landscape — and how to fix it — was the topic of “Challenges to Democracy,” a moderated, bipartisan roundtable hosted by the John V. Roach Honors College on Jan. 31.
Q&A with Three New Honors Professors of Professional Practice
The John V. Roach Honors College was pleased to hire three outstanding new professors of professional practice over the past year: Kristin Ferebee, Ph.D.; Sylviane Greensword, Ph.D.; and Sarah Vartabedian, Ph.D. Learn more about the new Honors faculty members and how they plan to enrich the Honors experience.
McNair Scholar Researches Impact of COVID-19 on College Students' Mental Health
TCU Honors student and social work major Autumn Henry ’24 conducts research that examines the mental health impact COVID-19 had on college students.
A Year to Remember
Take a look back at the John V. Roach Honors College’s top moments of 2023.
Amal Clooney Visits with Honors Students and Guests at the Fogelson Honors Forum
The John V. Roach Honors College has been hosting renowned speakers through the Fogelson Honors Forum for over 20 years. This year's speaker was human rights lawyer and co-creator of The Clooney Foundation for Justice, Amal Clooney.
Video Honors DEI Award Winner Frederick Gooding Jr.
This year’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award was presented to Frederick W. Gooding Jr., Dr. Ronald E. Moore Honors Professor in Humanities, for extensive work examining DEI-related issues and creating a space in the classroom for students to openly explore these topics. He also was the inaugural chair of TCU’s Race & Reconciliation Initiative, a study of TCU’s history related to race.
Amal Clooney Announced as the 2023 Fogelson Honors Forum Speaker
Join us for a conversation with Amal Clooney, award-winning barrister specializing in international law & human rights and visiting professor at Columbia Law School on Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. in the BLUU Ballroom.
Making Their Mark: Honors Laureates Prepare to Lead On
This May, the John V. Roach Honors College held its semesterly Laureate Ceremony in the Ed Landreth Auditorium. Honors students, faculty, staff and guests gathered to celebrate the students’ notable achievements.