Stories

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…

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…

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…

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,…