TCU - John V. Roach Honors College

Vienna was waiting… and Roach Honors showed up. 🇦🇹💜

Incoming Roach Honors students began their TCU journey at Frog Camp Vienna, making new friends, exploring a new culture, and creating memories before their first semester even began.

Read about their journey: https://bit.ly/3SAd5V1

Our newest Horned Frogs are coming from near and far! 📍🐸

Take a look at where incoming Roach Honors first-year students call home. 💜

Emmy Award-winning journalist Rachel Tiede '17 is adding three New York Emmy nominations to an already impressive career.

A former TCU student-athlete, Bob Schieffer College of Communication graduate and John V. Roach Honors College Laureate, Rachel reflects on the stories behind her latest nominations and how her experiences at TCU helped shape her career.
Read the full Q&A: https://bit.ly/4x94KGp

A royal stop in Austria! Roach Honors students making memories at Schönbrunn Palace during Frog Camp Vienna! 🇦🇹✨

We're Hiring! 🎉

The John V. Roach Honors College is looking for a Student Strategic Content Creator to help tell community stories through social media, photography, graphic design, writing and event coverage.

If you're a current Roach Honors student with a passion for creativity and storytelling, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/11185338

Please join us in welcoming two new faculty—Dr. Nina Cook and Dr. Jared LaGroue—to the John V. Roach Honors College and Texas Christian University!

Dr. Cook joins us from Rice University. With a PhD in English, she will teach interdisciplinary courses that explore a fascinating range of cultural topics, including the history and meaning of Christmas.

Dr. LaGroue comes to TCU from Penn State University. Holding a PhD in Mass Communication, his work spans everything from dialogue and collaboration to the impact of AI on the music industry’s algorithms and streaming.

Both scholars bring curiosity, purpose, and a passion for helping students think across boundaries. Both embody everything we stand for at Roach Honors: challenging students to unlock their potential, cultivate their purpose, and transform the future.

We couldn't be more excited to welcome them to TCU and Roach Honors!

The John V. Roach Honors College is excited to announce Arthur C. Brooks as the 2026 TCU Fogelson Honors Forum Keynote Speaker.

Join us to hear from one of the world's leading experts on the science of human happiness and author of the New York Times bestseller The Meaning of Your Life. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Tucker Family Ballroom at the Brown-Lupton University Union.

This event is free to attend but registration is required. Tickets will be available beginning September 9 at 10:00 am CST!

Jeremy Culhane ’14 wrapped up a wildly successful debut season on Saturday Night Live. But before he was 'Mr. On Blast,' he was a TCU - John V. Roach Honors College student double majoring in philosophy and economics. Find out more about Jeremy and his experience at TCU: https://www.tcu.edu/news/2026/from-tcu-roach-honors-to-saturday-night-live.php.

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From research and leadership to service and campus involvement, Roach Honors seniors are preparing for what comes next after TCU.
Read their Senior Spotlights and learn more about the Class of 2026. https://bit.ly/3R0FyCi

As we celebrate graduating students across Texas Christian University and the John V. Roach Honors College this season, we’re also recognizing the people who helped guide them along the way.

One of those people is Roach Honors' very own, Justine Grace, who was named TCU’s 2026 Academic Advisor of the Year! She was recognized for her steady support, collaborative spirit and commitment to helping Roach Honors students navigate their academic paths with confidence.

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Justine Grace Named Roach Honors Advisor of the Year Justine Grace, an Honors academic advisor, is recognized for her steady support, collaborative spirit and commitment to helping Roach Honors students navigate their academic paths with confidence.