Texas Christian University
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| Texas Christian University | |
| Image:TCU Seal.png | |
| Motto | Disciplina est Facultas (Knowledge is Power) |
| Established | 1873 |
| School type | Private |
| President | Dr. Victor J. Boschini, Jr. |
| Location | Fort Worth, Texas, USA |
| Campus | Suburban, 450 acres |
| Enrollment | 7,154 undergraduate, 1,478 graduate |
| Faculty | 1,365 |
| Mascot | Horned Frog |
| Relgious Affliation | Disciples of Christ |
| Official website | www.tcu.edu |
Texas Christian University (abbreviated TCU) is a private, coeducational university located in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU is affiliated with the Disciples of Christ. Its mascot is the horned frog. Its school colors are purple and white.
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Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
To educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community.
Vision
To be a prominent private university recognized for our global perspective, our diverse and supportive learning community, our commitment to research and creative discovery, and our emphasis on leadership development.
Core values
TCU values academic achievement, personal freedom and integrity, the dignity and respect of the individual, and a heritage of inclusiveness, tolerance and service.
History
Brothers Addison and Randolph Clark founded the AddRan Male and Female Academy in 1873 after returning from service in the Civil War. The first coeducational learning institution college in the Southwest (a remarkably progressive step for a time when most schools were for either men or women exclusively), the Academy's first class included thirteen enrolled students.
The school was established in Thorp Springs, Texas, but financial difficulties resulted in a move to Waco from 1895 to 1910. The academy was renamed Texas Christian University in 1902. To honor the founding brothers, one of its schools is named the AddRan College of Humanties and Social Sciences.
After a fire at the Waco campus in 1911, the University relocated to its current home at Fort Worth, where it still thrives today.
Schools
- AddRan College of Humanities & Social Sciences
- Brite Divinity School
- M.J. Neeley School of Business
- College of Communication
- School of Education
- College of Fine Arts
- College of Health & Human Sciences
- Schieffer School of Journalism
- College of Science & Engineering
Administration
- Chancellor: Dr. Victor J. Boschini, Jr.
- Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs: Dr. Nowell Donovan
- Dean of Admission: Raymond A. Brown
- Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration: Brian G. Gutierrez
- Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communication: Larry D. Lauer
- Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs: Donald B. Mills
- Vice Chancellor for University Advancement: Donald J. Whelan, Jr.
Endowment
As of the end of the 2004 fiscal year, TCU's endowment topped $1.19 USD billion; the beginning of the 2005 fiscal year, TCU's endowment stands at $990 USD million (#48th largest in the United States).
Majors
Texas Christian University offers 98 Majors:
Athletics
TCU competes in NCAA sports as a member of the Mountain West Conference in Division I (I-A in football). TCU won the National Championship in football in both 1935 and 1938, and was a long time member of the former Southwest Conference (which also included Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Baylor, SMU, Houston, Arkansas, and Rice) until that conference was disbanded after the 1995 season with the formation of the Big 12 Conference. TCU then moved to the Western Athletic Conference, shifted to Conference USA in 2001, and moved again in 2005 to the Mountain West Conference. The school's most famous athletes were football players Sammy Baugh and Davey O'Brien for whom the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award is named; among currently-active athletes, the best-known TCU product is another NFL star, LaDainian Tomlinson, who is the starting running back for the San Diego Chargers and in 2004 signed a 6 year, $60 million contract making him the highest paid running back in NFL history.
Notable alumni
- Justin Avery Anderson - TCU's 2005 Texas Youth Entrepreneur Award Winner
- Sammy Baugh - Heisman Trophy final canadite
- Aaron Chimbel - journalist and reporter for KWTX-TV
- Cynthia Dobrinski - handbell composer and clinician
- Gordon England (MBA '75) - 73rd Secretary of the Navy (2003-present)
- Marshawn Evans - CEO of Communications Counts and is currently a contestant on Donald Trump's "The Apprentice" as well as a runner-up for the District of Columbia at the Miss America competition
- Alumna Amelia Henry - finalist on Donald Trump's "The Apprentice"
- Kristin Holt - former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader; finalist on the origional "American Idol"
- Reggie Hunt - Canadian Football League defensive back
- Davey O'Brien - 1938 Heisman Trophy Winner
- Rod Roddy - The Price is Right announcer
- Bob Schieffer - '59 - journalist with CBS News since 1969
- LaDainian Tomlinson - highest paid running back in NFL history ($60 million / 6 years)
- Greg "The Hammer" Williams - Radio Host of The Hardline on Dallas-Ft.Worth Radio Station 1310 AM The Ticket
- Roger Williams - Secertary of State (Texas), car dealer
- Corbett "Snake" "Cobra" "Corra" "Cone bra" Davidson-Yuck Monkey on The Hardline on Dallas-Ft.Worth Radio Station 1310 AM The Ticket
University statistics
- Annual Cost (Estimate): $29,110 (does not include transportation or personal expenses)
- Student Organizations: Over 200
- Residence Halls: 20 (with two more in construction and several in planning)
See also
- TCU Daily Skiff school newspaper
External links
- Texas Christian University Official Homepage
- GoFrogs.com - TCU Athletics Official Website
- Frog Fan Forum - Independently Owned-and-Operated Fan-Site
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Categories: Universities and colleges in Texas | Fort Worth, Texas | Universities and colleges affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
