Stories
Alumna Finds Foundation for Survivor, Med School in Davis College
Thien An Nguyen ’23 is a current TCU medical student and among the castaways competing on Season 51 of CBS’ Survivor.
Chemistry Boot Camp Boosts Student Confidence
Several incoming TCU students are receiving their basic training this month at Chemistry Boot Camp, which was launched in the summer of 2020 to provide a low-stress introduction to General Chemistry.
Campus Collaboration Benefiting TCU Engineering and Theatre Students
TCU’s Department of Engineering senior design team was tasked with designing, constructing, testing, and installing a dual concentric turntable stage for the TCU Department of Theatre.
What the Drought Means for the Local Cattle Industry
The prolonged drought conditions in Texas are forcing many ranchers to evaluate their herds. Jeff Geider, director of the Institute of Ranch Management at TCU, has been focusing on the problem since long before the recent drought. He explains why water management is one of the biggest issues facing agriculture and what it means for Texas consumers.
Atatiana Project Summer Camp Wraps Up Year Two
The Atatiana Project holds an annual summer camp in which children with limited or no computer access receive a free laptop to utilize for furthering their education. Fifty students attended the summer camp held from June 13-17. That’s more than triple the number of children that participated last year. The focus of this year's camp was robotics and digital literacy.
Oscar E. Monnig Meteorite Gallery Reopens
After two years of being shut down due to COVID, the Oscar E. Monnig Meteorite Gallery once again opens its doors. Visitors to the Monnig can once again learn how to identify a meteorite, enjoy hands-on encounters with different types of meteorites, create their own terrestrial impact crater, and have an “out-of-this-world” experience.
Genniffer Williams '07: Three Degrees and a First
In the past 38 years, TCU has awarded only seven triple degrees and one quadruple degree. It’s easy to see why. Obtaining one degree takes focus; two takes dedication; and graduating with three degrees takes focus, dedication, commitment and perseverance. Genniffer Williams has all of that.