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Next Steps for Admitted TCU Students
Dean Einstein hosted a Facebook Live Q&A with Craig Allen, Executive Director for Housing & Residence Life and Fraternity & Sorority Life, and Emily Ivey, Director of New Student & Family Programs. Watch the video and read below to find the answers to your questions about housing, first-year experience programs and more.
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TCU Traditions: Christmas Tree Lighting
Each year the TCU tree lighting brings me more and more joy. Not only do you get to see one of the most beautiful displays of Christmas spirit (I’m talking Rockefeller beautiful), but you also get to experience the joy the season brings the community and participate in fun activities with friends.
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Thankful for TCU
Here in the TCU Office of Admission, we have many things to be thankful for. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, some counselors, staff, and interns wanted to share their thankful thoughts about TCU. Today, we are thankful for TCU's community, co-workers, campus, students and education.
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What the Teacher-Scholar Model Means for Students
Dr. Giridhar Akkaraju writes about the Teacher-Scholar Model, which holds that undergraduate teaching and building relationships with students is just as important as conducting research. This is an integral part of what makes TCU a unique institution and we’re thankful Dr. Akkaraju spent the time to provide his perspective!