Features

Fall 2009

Making a scene

TCU’s new scenographer brings a fresh sense of setting to the theater department.

Fall 2009

Back to class

Fort Worth ISD teachers become students during the art department’s summer workshop.

Spring 2009

Sam Baugh was the “greatest I ever saw”

Two-time All-American and national champion Sam Baugh ’37 helped revolutionize college football’s forward pass, bringing national acclaim to a tiny and struggling TCU. Eight decades later, he remains the Frogs’ greatest athlete ever — and maybe the NFL’s too — but football was only half his story. A movie star, coach and rancher, Sam was every bit a Texas legend.

Spring 2009

Faces of Financial Aid at TCU

The economy is troublesome. In response, TCU will administer $150 million in scholarships, grants and loans – $73 million of it is institutionally funded.

Spring 2009

Faces of Financial Aid: Katey Rudd

After loans, grants, work-study and internships, nutrition major was still $3,000 short of her TCU dream. Financial aid office helped track down new grants to bridge the difference.

Spring 2009

Faces of Financial Aid: Holly Amerson

Accounting major used a patchwork of loans, scholarships, grants and work-study jobs to make TCU more affordable.

Spring 2009

TCU prepared for economic realities

Four of TCU’s key decision makers share insights on why the university is tightening its belt, increasing financial aid and continuing to embrace TCU’s long-term vision for a world-class, values-centered university.

Spring 2009

Faces of Financial Aid: Floyd Hernandez III

Communications major kept up good grades despite negative influences to earn scholarship and grants.

Spring 2009

Faces of Financial Aid: Colton Blake

Community Scholars program helped tenor get into TCU, which once seemed “unattainable.”

Spring 2009

Faces of Financial Aid: Eddie Marie Toines-Nobles

Single mom never gave up dream of nursing degree.