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December 17, 2025 

News worth sharing from Texas Christian University

 

A TCU Year in Review 

Collage of three scenes at Texas Christian University: a university leader in purple academic regalia speaking at a commencement podium; TCU student-athletes celebrating with a championship trophy in the ocean; and a female researcher in a flight suit standing in front of a campus observatory at dusk.

It has been a year of exciting growth, big wins and opportunity for Horned Frogs. TCU News is proud to tell those stories, along with stories of research that changes lives, community and experiences found Only Here. Take a look back at some of the most notable news of 2025.

Top 25 of ’25 
 
Rebecca Sharpless with her cakes

Sifting the Past: Researching Culinary Traditions

History professor Rebecca Sharpless, an expert on food traditions and Southern history, says familiar holiday treats like fruitcake and gingerbread are some of the oldest.  

Knead to Know
National Championship Game

The College Football Championship Debate

Keith Gaddie, Hoffman Chair of the American Ideal and professor of political science, shares the history of contested titles and claimed championships in NCAA football.

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From Our Home to Yours

TCU Christmas Tree Lighting

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Texas Christian University! May your holidays be merry and bright. Go Frogs!  

 

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