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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 […]

Tails Will Wag: TLU Tennis Donates Balls to Pups

August 21, 2025

It’s not every day that a university president receives a thank-you note from a dog. This isn’t just any dog, of course. The letter, addressed to Dr. Debbie Cottrell and TLU Head Tennis Coach David Mueller, came from none other than Walter Thomas, Chief Paw-fficer and Ambassador of Joy at Uptown Collar in Seguin, where pups of every shape […]

New Student Snapshots: Naomi Gamboa and Taylar Thompson

August 20, 2025

Naomi Gamboa and Taylar Thompson couldn’t have guessed, back in kindergarten, that one day they’d go off to college together. That’s when they met, and as the years passed, they grew from fast friends to best friends. “Middle school, we started to play volleyball together, then it continued on throughout all of high school,” says […]

A Force for Good: Alum Spotlight on Jacob Sagstetter

August 18, 2025

Putting others ahead of yourself is the definition of selflessness. This school year, the luckiest group of students will have Mr. Sagstetter, a first-year fifth grade math teacher, who embodies that quality, and has always cared for every single person who entered his life, even if you were only in it for a millisecond. Jacob […]

Fun in the Dog Days: 2025 Summer Camp Wrap-Up

August 15, 2025

TLU comes alive every summer, hosting a variety of different camps that see the campus as the perfect place to gather together and learn. This summer, TLU has played host to everything from Texas Bluebonnet Girls State to Summer Music Academy, from youth sports camps to high school band camps. The final two camps of […]

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