Inside Student Affairs
Inside Student Affairs
Every Horned Frog has a story. From campus life to global adventures, these are the moments that shape our students and the paths they’re forging. Whether it’s finding purpose on a windswept cliff in Scotland, discovering leadership in unexpected places, or being supported by the people and programs that help them thrive, TCU students are writing chapters full of growth, grit, and connection. Explore their experiences, and the work happening behind the scenes to support them, and see what it really means to be part of the TCU community.
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RANAS Leaders – Helping TCU Families Feel at Home
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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…
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Aspiring Leaders: Building Skills, Connections and Confidence
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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…
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Learning Through Service, Leading with Heart
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Faith, Hope & Love Church on Berry Street isn’t just a family legacy, it’s also a hub for serving the Fort Worth community. It’s where numerous TCU students have learned firsthand what service can teach beyond the classroom. “Volunteering has taught me empathy, gratitude and the value of service —lessons that go beyond the classroom…
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Building Community, One Mural at a Time
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What began as a single TCU Day of Service event evolved into an ongoing partnership between leadership students and a Fort Worth elementary school. Over the course of a year, they completed nearly 20 murals, delivering a long-lasting boost to the community. “As someone studying higher education leadership, I think a lot about how to…
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Exploring Leadership on the Isle of Skye
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Under a vast blue sky with the North Atlantic crashing against ancient rocks, Eric Shepherd, a rising senior and Neuroscience major at TCU, paused to reflect in the cool, salty breeze. These quiet moments, a daily practice on Scotland’s Isle of Skye, became a foundation of transformation during a once-in-a-lifetime Spring Break leadership retreat. Eric,…