Student Success
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Lessons from the Olympics
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TCU had a record nine Horned Frogs playing in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. I was fortunate to be there to cheer them on, making many great memories with fellow Horned Frogs and learning about opportunities that await our students. Here are three big takeaways I’ve carried with me that also apply to our…
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Connecting Our Community
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Summer at TCU is about connecting with our incoming Horned Frogs and their families. One of the best things about our Texas Christian University campus culture is how people connect, build community and develop lasting relationships. Any current student or alum will tell you that the people of TCU are the key to making our…
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Finish Strong
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Whether you have finals ahead, papers to grade or projects to complete, I know that everyone has a list of what needs to be accomplished before our winter break begins.
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Majoring in Meaning: Classes Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos
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Dear Horned Frogs, As part of the celebration of el Dia de Los Muertos, Dr. Santiago Pinon’s Christian Ethics class prepared a special exhibit in Beasley Hall with ofrendas (altars) that honor and remember the lives of the deceased (exhibit runs now till Friday morning, Nov. 3). This year, the projects focus on people with…
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Retention Rate Hits New High
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Dear Horned Frogs, Our 12th day reporting numbers are in and TCU’s retention rate for first-year students reached a new high of 94.3%. This is huge! There are many indicators of a university’s success. The first-year retention rate reflects our first-year programs, culture of connection and classroom experience. It tells us our admissions team is doing a fantastic job of…
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TCU Move-In Days Welcome 4,500 Horned Frogs
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Hi, Horned Frogs, Wow – what a month it has been for Housing & Residence life! TCU welcomed nearly 4,500 students to its residence halls for the fall 2023 semester during the three move-in days leading up to the first day of classes, with an additional 600 moving in at other times. It was hot…
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Summer Top 10
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Greetings from TCU! It has been a busy summer for Horned Frogs. From orientation for new students to 150th anniversary celebrations with alumni and athletic victories, it was a summer of milestones at Texas Christian University. Chancellor Victor J. Boschini, Jr. and I made a top 10 list of our favorite TCU summer moments in…