From the introduction of TCU’s 150th celebration to exciting announcements and rankings both on and off the football field, 2022 was packed full of TCU News. We take a look back at 22 of our biggest and most-read stories of the year.
No. 3 in the Nation and Headed to the College Football Playoff
Dec. 4, 2022
The TCU Horned Frogs will make their first College Football Playoff appearance when
the team faces Michigan in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31. TCU, with an undefeated
regular season, was ranked third in the nation by the playoff selection committee.
TCU School of Medicine Announces New Home in Fort Worth Medical District
Feb. 28, 2022
The medical innovation district in Fort Worth is getting a new neighbor – Texas Christian
University is expanding its footprint by announcing a new medical campus for the TCU
School of Medicine, one of the newest and most innovative medical schools in the country.
The story about the design of the campus was also one of the site’s most-read.
TCU Quarterback Named Heisman Trophy Finalist
Dec. 6, 2022
TCU quarterback Max Duggan was named one of four finalists for the Heisman Trophy,
the most prestigious award in college football. Duggan has led the Horned Frogs to
a 12-1 record, including the Big 12's first 9-0 conference mark since 2016, No. 3
ranking and their first College Football Playoff appearance.
White Coats, Purple Pride: Medical School is now TCU School of Medicine
Jan. 12, 2022
After a successful collaboration that resulted in the creation of one of the nation’s
newest allopathic (MD) medical schools, TCU announced today that the school is now
the TCU School of Medicine. The former TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine will advance
to its next chapter by transitioning to become a college solely within its degree-granting
institution, Texas Christian University.
TCU Makes Princeton Review Top 10 in 11 Categories
Aug. 25, 2022
TCU is once again being recognized as a top-tier institution committed to delivering
an outstanding college experience to students. The Princeton Review’s 2023 list of
the best 388 colleges ranked TCU No. 3 on its list of both Best-Run Colleges and Best
Quality of Life. TCU again was recognized for Best College Dorms, coming in at No.
2. The rankings were among more than 20 designations, 11 of them in the top 10.
Two Horned Frogs Graduate with Rare Triple Degrees
May 4, 2022
Two names began to sound familiar to those cheering on newly minted TCU graduates
at the commencement ceremonies May 7: Brent Hewitt and Sarah Jennings are both earning
triple degrees — three bachelor’s degrees each. Graduating with upper-division honors,
Hewitt will receive a BS in engineering with a mechanical emphasis, a BS in economics
and a BA in mathematics. Graduating with both lower-division and upper-division honors,
Jennings will receive a BS in dietetics, a BA in studio art and a BA in modern language
studies — French.
Horned Frogs Showed Hustle, Heart in NCAA’s Big Dance
April 12, 2022
After record-setting attendance and signature wins against top Big 12 opponents at
home, the Horned Frog basketball team found themselves seeded No. 9 and in the famous
March Madness tournament. And at the Big Dance, the Frog family and the rest of the
nation witnessed unforgettable displays of hustle and heart.
TCU Prepares to Celebrate Opening of Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU
Feb. 22, 2022
Texas Christian University’s School of Music anticipated the official opening of its
state-of-the-art Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU in April. The concert hall is part of the new $53 million TCU Music Center that provides more than 7,500 square feet of rehearsal
space and learning resources for TCU’s band, orchestra and percussion programs and
will further open TCU’s doors to fine arts audiences.
TCU Named a Top 100 University by U.S News & World Report for 13th Year in a Row
Sept. 12, 2022
U.S. News & World Report ranked Texas Christian University a top 100 national university for the 13th consecutive
year, coming in at No. 89 for 2022’s Best National Universities. TCU’s engineering,
business and nursing programs are each ranked in the top 100, as did the university
as a Best College for Veterans.
New Residence Halls Underway
Oct. 7, 2022
TCU is preparing to begin construction on two new residence halls, extending the residence
life experience to the east side of campus. Following an earlier approval from the
TCU Board of Trustees, the project will further enhance campus culture and the on-campus
experience.
The two residence halls on the east side of campus will include a dining facility
and outdoor common space for student social and study group activities and allow for
additional housing options for first-year students.
Nationwide Murals Celebrate TCU Success Stories in Honor of 150th
Oct. 4, 2022
As part of the lead-up to TCU’s 150th anniversary in 2023, the university is highlighting notable Horned Frog leaders who
found their inspiration at TCU with a series of murals, hand-painted in cities across
America. The larger-than-life artistic portraits will appear in select U.S. cities
to recognize outstanding individuals who represent the power of TCU’s alumni leading on in extraordinary ways in their chosen fields. The first mural in the series was unveiled
in New York City on Oct. 3 and spotlights alumnus John Devereaux ’12, currently touring
with Hamilton.
TCU Graduates First Cohort of STEM Scholars
May 3, 2022
As the TCU class of 2022 geared up for its spring commencement ceremony, the original
cohort of STEM Scholars prepared to cross the stage. The STEM Scholar program is one
of TCU’s most ambitious, providing full four-year scholarships, academic support and
leadership development. It’s highly competitive and offered to the most accomplished,
talented, underrepresented students in North Central Texas who plan to pursue a degree
in science, technology, engineering or math.
TCU Honors James Cash ’69 with Statue, Honorary Doctorate
Nov. 11, 2022
James Cash ’69, a leader in sports, community and education, cemented his place in
TCU history. On the same day the university dedicated his statue in front of the Ed
and Rae Schollmaier Arena, Chancellor Victor J. Boschini, Jr. presented him with an
Honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa. Cash was the first Black student-athlete at TCU, was the first Black basketball
player in the Southwest Conference, and has continued his leadership throughout his
life.
Watch TCU Take the National Stage at the NYSE
Sept. 19, 2022
TCU leaders rang the iconic bell at the New York Stock Exchange as Horned Frogs gathered
in the nation’s epicenter of media, business and arts and entertainment. At the NYSE,
Chancellor Victor J. Boschini, Jr. joined Daniel Pullin, John V. Roach Dean of the
Neeley School of Business, and other TCU alumni, students and leaders to celebrate
150 years of leadership and Neeley Horned Frogs leading in business.
Horned Frogs Rally Ahead of Big 12 Championship Game
Dec. 1, 2022
The TCU football team headed to the Big 12 Championship game Dec. 3 undefeated. It
has been an incredible season on the field, but it has been equally notable off the
field. Amon G. Carter Stadium reached a record student attendance with 6,512 – more
than half the student body – in attendance for a single game, and TCU was featured
five times on a nationally televised pregame show. The story announcing the conference championship berth was also one of the year’s most popular.
TCU Names Medical School to Honor the Late Anne Burnett Marion
July 22, 2022
The TCU School of Medicine is now the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine in honor
of the late Anne Burnett Marion’s lifetime of friendship and support and her extraordinary
generosity to the TCU School of Medicine. The estate of the late Anne Burnett Marion
and The Burnett Foundation, a charitable foundation based in Fort Worth, have made
a second $25 million gift to The Anne W. Marion Endowment in support of the TCU School
of Medicine operations in perpetuity.
TCU to Host National Fox Pre-Game Show
Nov. 1, 2022
For the first time ever, Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff broadcast live from TCU. The national show will take place outside Amon G. Carter
Stadium on the Kelly Center lawn Nov. 5 before No. 7 TCU hosted Texas Tech.
TCU’s Fall Enrollment Rises 2.8%
Oct. 20, 2022
Texas Christian University’s enrollment for Fall 2022 increased 2.8% to 12,273. This
includes a 2.9% increase in undergraduate students to 10,523 and a 2% increase in
graduate enrollment to 1,750. All numbers are in comparison to Fall 2021.
TCU Names Chief Inclusion Officer
March 3, 2022
Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, Ph.D., was named TCU’s senior advisor to the chancellor
and chief inclusion officer and will begin his duties June 1. He will play a critical
role working directly for the chancellor and closely with the provost, cabinet and
other faculty and staff employees to develop a comprehensive vision for ensuring inclusive
excellence throughout the university.
TCU Announces Inaugural Teresa Ann Carter King Dean of College of Fine Arts
March 21, 2022
Following a national search, Amy Hardison Tully, DMA, was named Teresa Ann Carter
King Dean of the College of Fine Arts. Tully is the inaugural holder of the endowed
deanship, named in honor of Teresa King, a lifelong supporter of the arts.
Facilities Keeps Campus Grounds Beautiful… Through Drought and Storm
Sept. 9, 2022
This summer’s searing heat and record temperatures left yards and flower beds across
North Texas struggling to survive. But at TCU, the landscaping and grounds team kept
the campus looking green and healthy, thanks to skillful soil and irrigation management
– and a lot of planning.
TCU Celebrates Winners of Fall 2022 Awards
Sept. 17, 2022
The fall semester marked the recognition of several prestigious university awards,
including the Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Achievement, Ferrari Award, Chancellor’s
Staff Award, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award, Maryrose Short Award and Wassenich
Award. We celebrate and congratulate these winners!
For more on the year, read the 2022 Faculty Experts in Review.