From featuring TCU’s academic excellence and celebrating Horned Frog accomplishments to highlighting our campus culture and our impact on the community, the past year was packed full of TCU News. We take a look back at 21 of our most-read stories 2021.
TCU and Baylor Scott & White Health to Host Community COVID-19 Vaccination Site
Feb. 8, 2021
Texas Christian University announced a collaboration with Baylor Scott & White All
Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth and Tarrant County Public Health to serve as a
community COVID-19 drive-thru vaccination site.
Six Horned Frogs Among Summer Olympians
July 21, 2021
When the delayed 2020 Olympics launched with its Opening Ceremonies July 23, six known
Horned Frogs represented five countries and four sports in the 2021 Tokyo Games.
Bass Fishing Duo Clinches TCU's First National Championship
June 4, 2021
Junior Noah Skolnick and Sophomore Garrett Torres, two students who revived the bass
fishing club on the TCU campus, claimed a national championship. They competed against
hundreds of the nation's top collegiate fishing anglers to win the 2021 BoatUS Collegiate
Bass Fishing Championship.
Top Campus: TCU Earns No. 4 Rankings for Best Dorms, Quality of Life, Internship
April 30, 2021
There's something special about the Horned Frog community, and others took notice.
The Princeton Review's Best Value Colleges for 2021 ranked TCU among the Top 5 in
four categories: Best College Dorms (No. 4), Best Quality of Life (No. 4), Best Schools
for Internships (Private Schools No. 4) and Best-Run Colleges (No. 5).
Wanna Get Away? Hotel Neighboring TCU is Now Open
Feb. 12, 2021
Is a staycation in your future? Or perhaps you're hosting visitors and don't care
to use your spare bedroom? Hyatt Place Fort Worth/TCU, next door to campus, officially
opened. The six-story, 150-room hotel is located on Sandage Avenue, just east of the
TCU Police facility off Berry Street. It is the first hotel located this close to
campus.
Sneak Peek: TCU's First 'Spring Refresh' Promises Plenty of On-Campus Fun
Feb. 3, 2021
As the continuing pandemic forced universities across the country to rethink the traditional
spring break, TCU leaders chose to create an on-campus "Spring Refresh" rather than
forego a midsemester recess altogether.
TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine's Second Class Receives Transformational Gift of
Year's Tuition
March 22, 2021
A donor couple who wished to remain anonymous provided a generous gift to the second
class of medical students at the TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine in Fort Worth.
The anonymous donors funded tuition for the 2021-2022 academic year for the entire
class of 60 students at the School of Medicine, in addition to previous anonymous
gifts to the school.
TCU's Total Enrollment Up 4.9%
Sept. 15, 2021
In a year where universities nationwide waited to see what the bounce back would be
amid COVID-19, TCU's enrollment climbed 4.9% to 11,938.
Five Things to Expect When Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
Jan. 27, 2021
As the COVID-19 vaccine became more available to the general public, TCU and UNTHSC
School of Medicine faculty member Dr. JoAnna Leuck shared her responses to questions
about the vaccination process.
Texas Christian University Planning for In-Person, On-Campus Experience Fall 2021
March 12, 2021
After a pandemic year that tested the grit, resilience and innovation of Texas Christian
University Horned Frogs, Chancellor Victor J. Boschini, Jr., announced that the university
planned for an in-person, on-campus experience for fall 2021.
The Legend and Legacy of Mary Couts Burnett
March 26, 2021
TCU library namesake Mary Couts Burnett was a woman ahead of her time. In 1925, she
became part of university history.
Now Open: Beta Version of 'eBay On Campus' Debuts at TCU
April 16, 2021
Horned Frogs now have their own eBay thanks to a cross-campus collaboration and direct
input from TCU interns.
TCU Named Again as a Top 100 University by U.S. News & World Report
Sept. 13, 2021
In addition to the university’s overall ranking, engineering, business, teaching and
nursing programs were also ranked in the top 100, as was the university for veterans
and best value.
First-Gen Feature: Chancellor Boschini Shares His Personal Experience
Jan. 14, 2021
In recognition of First-Gen Day, the TCU News team featured a multi-part series to
celebrate first-gen members of the Horned Frog community. One of the stars was Victor
J. Boschini, Jr.
TCU Race & Reconciliation Initiative Releases First Year Report, Takes Action Toward
Inclusive Reconciliation Efforts
April 21, 2021
Texas Christian University's Race & Reconciliation Initiative released the First Year
Survey Report following nine months of intensive exploration, uncovering documents
and artifacts, and hosting public forums and town halls. A related story included
coverage of pro football hall of famer LaDainian Tomlinson ’00 keynote where he shared his own race and reconciliation journey.
History Made as TCU Graduated More than 4,800 in Three Commencement Ceremonies
May 11, 2021
Texas Christian University and Brite Divinity School celebrated the classes of 2020
and 2021 this spring with three in-person commencement ceremonies held in Amon G.
Carter Stadium.
Award Winners Recognized at Convocation
Sept. 15, 2021
Winners of several prestigious university awards were announced as Texas Christian
University's Convocation ceremoniously launched the beginning of the academic year.
Juneteenth, Additional Winter Closing Days Included in 2021-2022 Calendar
May 21, 2021
In response to feedback from faculty and staff, several days were added to the university
holidays/closings calendar. The additional days include the day before Thanksgiving
and additional days around the Christmas/Winter and New Year holidays.
Sadler Hall to Become a Campus Centerpiece for Academics
Oct. 29, 2021
The renovated hall will provide a home for the John V. Roach Honors College, School
of Interdisciplinary Studies, the Center for International Studies and Academic Advising,
as well as classrooms and other needed space.
Horned Frogs Celebrate Sonny Dykes as New Head Football Coach
Nov. 30, 2021
After arriving to a Horned Frog-style celebration as the new head football coach,
Sonny Dykes laid out his plan for success at Texas Christian University. With only
a couple of weeks on the TCU News site, this one is sure to climb in the ranks.
Looking for more 2021 review coverage? Look back at our celebration of faculty experts and other Horned Frogs in the News.