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Horned Frogs don’t follow paths of discovery—we forge them.

Here, bold questions lead to extraordinary answers.

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Faculty Research

Our faculty create innovative solutions to the challenges that matter most – turning research into practical change that improves lives.

Research With Impact

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  • 3X

    Increase in Total Research Expenditures Since 2019

  • $7.2M

    Awarded by NIH to TCU’s Institute for Behavioral Research

  • 85%

    Increase in Research Funding from External Awards Over the Past Five Years

  • 100+

    Student Departmental Honors Projects Completed Annually

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Student Research

Through mentored research experiences, our undergraduate and graduate students make significant contributions to their disciplines while preparing to become tomorrow’s leaders.

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Creative Activity

Our faculty and students transform abstract concepts into tangible works that challenge perspectives, evoke emotion and enrich cultural dialog across communities through composition, performance, visual expression and design.

University Strategy & Innovation Office

We’re ensuring that we remain competitive in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

TCU's mobile health unit serves underserved populations in the Fort Worth area.

Centers & Institutes

Our specialized centers and institutes connect learners and experts across TCU’s academic community, demonstrating the university’s commitment to sharing knowledge and resources with North Texas and the world.

News

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TCU Student Researchers Get Hands-On Experience in the 'Future Central Park' of Fort Worth

May 29, 2026
Austin Graybeal

Harris College Professor Receives TCU's First Cancer Research Grant

May 29, 2026
Carlo Capua, Bob Francis, Kelly Baggett, Adam Powell and Reuben Burch

TCU's $10 Million AI Investment Takes Center Stage

May 26, 2026
Emily Lund and Jean Rivera Perez

TCU Researchers Earn $2.72 Million Federal Grant for Bilingual Vocabulary App

May 22, 2026