Features

Summer 2006

A Common Vision

Welcome to our Campus Commons, the heart of education at TCU in the 21st century.

Summer 2006

50 years ago

Something about this picture must have appealed to the editors of the 1956 Horned Frog yearbook as they chose it to splash it across two pages, right before the “Favorites” section, which featured 16 of the most popular students. We also found the photo  intriguing, and hope one of you will write to tell us more

Spring 2006

Learning the ropes

After 50 years, TCU’s innovative Ranch Management program remains true to its roots.

Spring 2006

Following the human footprint

J. Michael Fay traversed Africa by land and by air, chronicling vanishing ecosystems and a planet in distress, but there’s still hope — if we change the way we think about resource management.

Spring 2006

Finding the real child

A monumental research project at TCU’s Institute of Child Development may offer permanent healing to broken children and their families.

Spring 2006

Social climber

By 2010, Scott Grischow plans to have conquered all seven continents’ highest points.

Spring 2006

Kristen’s story

When Stacie called Karyn Purvis about taking Kristen to the psych ward in 2004, Purvis reminded the emotionally spent mother: “All they will do is drug her.”

Winter 2005

The political fallout after the storm

How did politics affect the recovery effort?

Winter 2005

The role of religion after the storm

What answers does faith have in times of crisis?

Winter 2005

The role of culture after the storm

What impact might relocated evacuees have on their new communities?