TCU Graduate Studies

What an amazing turnout for this year’s 3 Minute Thesis!

Congratulations to all our competitors and a special congratulations to our winners 🏆

⭐️Gouresh Powar - 1st Place ($1,500 prize)
⭐️Sarah Van Hare - 2nd Place ($1,000 prize)
⭐️Nikki Hoopes - 3rd Place ($750 prize)
⭐️Jamison Speed - People’s Choice ($500 prize)

A huge round of applause to you all!👏

Thank you as well to our panel of judges

Judges for 2026
Heath Einstein – Vice Provost of Enrollment Management
Ross House III – Director of Graduate Admission Systems
Mika Taylor – Research Compliance Quality Assurance Coordinator

We can’t wait for next years!

Thank you Graduate Student Senate

Earlier this week GSS presented an opportunity to bring together graduate students, leadership, and campus voices for a meaningful conversation at the Graduate Student Forum.

A huge thank you to Chancellor Pullin and Provost Wormley for sharing insights on TCU’s strategic direction and engaging directly with our graduate community. Dr. John Nhan, Interim Dean of Graduate Studies was also there as a panelist to contribute to the discussion!

Shoutout to Wade (GSS President) and the GSS team for leading and hosting such a well-executed event!

Moments like this are what build stronger connections between students and leadership and create space for real dialogue.

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You did the work… now it’s time to toast 🥂
Graduate Toast of 2026 SAVE THE DATE
May 7 | 6 PM | BLUU Auditorium Gallery
Come celebrate this major milestone by the Office of Graduate Studies 🎓

This is a friendly reminder that the preliminary video submission is due March 27, 2026. This is a great chance to showcase your thesis and compete for prizes.
Live final competition to be held:
Friday, April 10th at 5:00 PM, Scharbauer Debate Chamber 

Send over your primliminary video to [email protected]
If you have placed first in your college’s competition, let us know and you are automatically qualified for the final round!

Grad Office Mythbusters

Not sure what the Graduate Studies Office does/can provide?

We’re clearing up a few common myths/facts about the office!

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📦 Graduate Studies has moved!

Find us now on the 3rd floor of Sadler Hall
(formerly Scharbauer, 1st floor).

Faculty Affairs & Koehler Center is Hiring a Graduate Assistant

Ready to build your skills while supporting TCU faculty? This 12-month GA (20 hrs/week) starts Summer 2026 and includes:

Open to enrolled TCU graduate students with strong communication + organizational skills.

📩 Email your resume/CV + brief letter of interest to [email protected]
Subject: 2026-27 Graduate Assistant

Interested? DM us for details 👀

TCU Graduate Students 💜

We are no longer accepting TCU Travel Grant applications for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 (June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026). As of 2/18/26, all available funds have officially been awarded!

We’re so excited to have supported so many of you presenting, researching, and representing TCU across the country (and beyond 👏).

If you’re planning ahead, keep an eye out for updates regarding next year’s funding cycle.

As always, reach out to TCU Graduate Studies with any questions.

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Cheers to our Grads! 🥂🎓
We had an amazing time at the Spring 2025 Graduate Toast celebrating all your accomplishments with President Pullin and Dean Dr. Nhan!

Big congrats to Alina Valimukhametova for winning the Dissertation Award!

Didn’t get a champagne flute?
Stop by the Graduate Studies Office tomorrow (9 AM – 4 PM) to grab yours!


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As a graduate student, effectively marketing yourself is key to launching a successful career. Are you ready to sharpen your edge and stand out from the crowd?
Featuring award-winning speaker, Dr. Chris Harper, for our exclusive “How to Market Yourself” workshop designed specifically for grad students.
You’ll learn how to:
✨ Supercharge Your Charisma | 🚀 Make an Unforgettable First Impression | 🎯 Excel in Academic & Industry Interviews |🔑 Master Essential Networking Strategies
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Tucker 139
Don’t miss out—space is limited! Secure your spot now and take the next step in your professional journey.
Scan the QR code or search your tcu email sent by Dr. Johnny Nhan

💜A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing students who participated in this year’s 3MT (Three Minute Thesis)! Your hard work, creativity, and research blew us away. We’re so proud of the passion and poise you brought to the stage!

Special shoutout to our winners—you absolutely crushed it! Your ability to break down complex research in just three minutes was inspiring.

Here’s to pushing boundaries, sharing ideas, and making research accessible to all. See y’all next year!