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New Student Snapshot: Staize Harrell

September 9, 2025

For freshman Staize Harrell, Texas is a long way from home. But the Washington state native said she feels right at home on the TLU campus. “TLU gave me a personal connection while also providing me with amazing opportunities to help me get my nursing degree in a timely manner,” she said. “The beautiful […]

The Real Superman: Alumni Spotlight on Travis Bishop ’25

September 5, 2025

Have you ever had an experience that changed your life—that you can marvel at in hindsight and see clearly that there was this pivotal moment, when your path forked off in a new direction, and you felt the strongest conviction to follow it? TLU alum Travis Bishop ’25 had such a moment. He was in […]

A Life of Service: Alum Spotlight on Tomeca Yancey ’25

September 3, 2025

Retirement wasn’t all it was cracked up to be for Tomeca Yancey. Picture it: It’s the height of Covid in 2020. She’s just come off of a career as a Major in the Army—working in intelligence. “My primary specialty was Cyber Operations and Source Operations, which included interrogations and debriefings,” Yancey says. She’d worked with […]

New Student Snapshot: Jay Whisenhunt

September 2, 2025

Injuries are one of the most discouraging things that can happen to any athlete. But TLU freshman Jay Whisenhunt was actually inspired by one back in high school. “I tore my ACL during football practice, which actually deepened my interest in healthcare and athletic training,” the future kinesiologist said. One day, that painful experience will […]

TLU’s History Comes Alive: Steve Anderson’s Forward in Faith Receives Award

August 29, 2025

Stephen Anderson knew it was time for a new, complete history of TLU. As the university’s volunteer archivist—not to mention an alum and past longtime employee—he was the right person to tell the story, a tale spanning more than 130 years, encompassing the university’s founding in 1891, through its evolution from academy, to junior college, […]

A Little Ditty about John and Joni: Alumni Spotlight on the Sagers

August 29, 2025

“Art is the conversation between lovers.” That’s what the Persian lyric poet Hafiz said, and it’s what artist John Sager believes—and his life with wife Joni must be a testament to the quote—one long, beautiful conversation. The two met at TLU, still Texas Lutheran College at the time. The year was 1976. Joni recalls the day clearly. […]

New Student Snapshot: Brenna Paige Bland

August 28, 2025

TLU welcomes incoming freshman Brenna Paige Bland! Back when Brenna was looking for the right college, she’d narrowed it down to three schools. “I chose TLU because of its small classrooms—overall, it’s just a good environment,” she says. “Everyone is understanding and ready to help!” She’s all set to start classes this fall and says […]

The Balancing Act: Playing Your Sport While Pursuing a Career in Nursing

August 27, 2025

During Harleigh Russell’s recruitment process, she was determined to find a school that would allow her to play softball while studying to become a nurse. Believe it or not, recruiters told her she could play—but only during her freshman and sophomore years. The reason? Earning your BSN involves a rigorous degree plan, with many hours […]

Fast Friends: The Class of ’29 Already Forming Bulldog Bonds

August 25, 2025

There are all sorts of ways to cultivate community, and a group of up-and-coming Bulldogs is doing just that—becoming friends ahead of their official arrival on campus in fall 2025. Incoming first year student America Franken was inspired to get to know her classmates—and help them get to know each other. The result: the TLU […]

HCC professor makes chemistry feel like home: TLU Alum Dr. Laura Jakubowski’s passion for science is contagious

August 22, 2025

When the doors for registration open, TLU alum Dr. Laura (Mueller) Jakubowski’s Houston Community College (HCC) chemistry classes fill up in a hurry. That’s because students who share intel on professors know what to expect: an educator who treats students warmly, listens closely to their questions and finds creative ways to make even the most […]

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