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Carson Huey-You

TCU’s youngest undergraduate is about to be its youngest Ph.D.

Carson Huey-You first came to TCU as a 10-year-old aspiring physics student. He began an incredible journey when he started classes at age 11, and this Commencement will bring a third and final chapter in his remarkable academic story. 

In spring 2017, Carson became the university’s youngest undergrad when he earned a bachelor’s in physics at the age of 14. 

He walked the stage once again in December 2019, wearing the academic hood that comes with a master’s degree. 

On May 11, 2024, Carson will become the youngest Ph.D. in TCU history when he accepts his doctorate diploma in physics at age 21.   

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