Stories
Decades Later, TCU Jazz Alumni Are Still Making Music Together
The Curt Wilson Alumni Big Band brings generations of TCU Jazz alumni together for international performances, lifelong friendship and a tradition more than a decade in the making.
Behind the Scenes at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
This summer, the eyes of the classical music world turn once again to Fort Worth for the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition — one of the most prestigious events in the global music scene. Held every four years, the Cliburn Competition showcases extraordinary young pianists, offering them a platform to launch international careers.
Celebrating Outstanding Fine Arts Seniors
The College of Fine Arts Academic & Creative Excellence Award celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of graduating seniors. Each academic year, up to three outstanding students are selected from each department and school within the College to be honored with this award.
Charles Freeman Named President-Elect of International Textile and Apparel Association
We are proud to announce that Charles Freeman, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Fashion Merchandising, has been named president-elect of the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), the leading academic organization in the fields of merchandising, design and textile education and research.
Lighting the Stage: Celebrating Michael Skinner's 31-Year Career
The first time Michael Skinner stepped into the theatre, he said it felt like home. After 31 years in TCU’s Department of Theatre, he is retiring and reflecting on his dynamic career in the College of Fine Arts.
Meghan Bailey '25 Finds Mentorship, Opportunity at the Carmel Dance Festival
For Meghan Bailey ’25, an Andrews Scholar in the John V. Roach Honors College and recipient of the Sullivan Excellence in the Arts Award, dance is more than movement — it’s a transformative journey that has shaped her artistry and career.
Corey Trahan Takes on International Stages in Japan and Italy this Summer
Corey Trahan, director of the opera studio and instructor II of voice, has been chosen to join the esteemed faculty at the Tokyo Opera Studio in Japan and the Trentino Music Festival in Italy this summer.