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Why I Love TCU: A Valentine's Day Celebration of Our Horned Frog Community

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us by discovering the top reasons why TCU is more than just a university—it’s a place where community, opportunities and memories thrive.

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Faculty Feature

What the Teacher-Scholar Model Means for Students

Posted on Nov. 21, 2019, by Dr. Giridhar Akkaraju, Department of Biology

Dr. Giridhar Akkaraju writes about the Teacher-Scholar Model, which holds that undergraduate teaching and building relationships with students is just as important as conducting research. This is an integral part of what makes TCU a unique institution and we’re thankful Dr. Akkaraju spent the time to provide his perspective!

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Admission Updates

Curriculum Rigor Update from the Dean

Posted on Oct. 30, 2019, by tcuadmission

We want to change the narrative that deprives too many students of a positive high school experience. To that end, students who demonstrate a record of success in four-to-six advanced courses will receive a maximum score in our assessment. We believe taking appropriately rigorous courses allows for balance in students’ lives.

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Ask the Counselors

What is a Horned Frog, anyway?

Posted on Jul. 08, 2019, by David Stein

TCU is the only college out there with the mighty Horned Frog as its mascot. You might be asking, “what the heck is a horned frog and how did it become the mascot?”

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