Inside Student Affairs

Strother Norman, a Horned Frog, and Chef Jon Bonnell, the man behind Buffalo Bros, Jon’s Grille, and several other local favorites, are teaming up for a simple but meaningful ask: show up. Show up on April 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Worth Hills at Pond Drive to give blood, support your community,…

TCU is contributing to a national conversation about an essential part of the student experience: campus dining. Jude Kiah, associate vice chancellor and chief financial officer for Student Affairs, has been selected to serve on the advisory board for a new year-long research partnership between The Princeton Review and Sodexo. The initiative brings together higher…

For the second consecutive year, TCU hosted the DFW Service Summit, bringing togetheruniversity students and staff from across the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Representatives fromTCU, Texas Wesleyan University, and the University of Texas at Arlington gathered on Saturday,February 28, to explore ways to strengthen service efforts and deepen connections within thecommunity. Attendance doubled from the inaugural…

Texas Christian University’s commitment to student well-being continues to gain national recognition. Dr. Eric Wood, director of Counseling & Mental Health TCU, has been invited to serve on the Campus Mental Health Advisory Board organized by The Princeton Review in partnership with the Ruderman Family Foundation. The invitation follows TCU’s recent placement on The Princeton…

Over the past three years, Campus Recreation & Wellness Promotion has gone through oneof the most focused and student-centered upgrades it has taken on in a long time. Whatbegan as a simple question, asking how students actually use the space, grew into a fullrevamp of the building’s most popular fitness areas. Today those updates are…

TCU was recently recognized with a T3 Knowledge Builder Award at the Vision T3 event in Fort Worth, Texas. It was a moment that highlighted the growing partnership between the university and the Tarrant To & Through Partnership (T3). The award reflects the work happening behind the scenes to support local students from Tarrant County…

Four nights a week, volunteers across the DFW area gather at The WARM Place to spend time with children who are grieving the death of a loved one. The WARM Place provides a safe, compassionate space for children and their families. For many TCU students, volunteering there has become a way to give back with…

For TCU students, leadership isn’t just about titles; it’s about vision, connection, and the courage to make a difference. The LeaderShape Institute exemplifies this philosophy, offering a transformative experience that challenges students to think beyond their limitations and act with purpose. Founded in 1986, the LeaderShape Institute has helped over 78,000 students develop the skills…

When Spanish-speaking families step into TCU’s orientation, the excitement can come with a challenge. Often, parents sit through sessions, snapping photos of slides and leaning on their students to translate later, which isn’t quite the same as being fully involved in the moment. This year, a thoughtful initiative changed all of that: the creation of…

Started in fall 2023, the Aspiring Leaders Program (ALP) was created for students curious about leadership but unsure where to start. The seven-week program, co-led by a TCU staff member and a past participant serving as a peer guide, meets once a week to explore a new leadership skill such as values-based decision making, event…