Here, there is something for everyone.
Students often complain that they had so many required courses and structured degree plans as undergraduates that they were not able to take many of the courses that really interested them.
The MLA Program is a multidisciplinary program that offers a wide range of educational opportunities to students of diverse educational backgrounds.
What's New for MLA?
Christopher Pace, an MLA student earning his degree from Richmond, VA, was recently awarded black belt in martial arts from Stokes American Open Taekwondo. Chrstopher shared that the five tenets are courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self discipline, and indominable spirit. Congratulations Christopher!
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Dr. David Brockman recently participated in a Baker Institute discussion on the rising influence of Christian Nationalism, alongside Michael Emerson and Baker Institute director Amb. David Satterfield. Click here to listen to a recording of the panel. Baker Briefing is a podcast that tackles the most critical foreign and domestic policy issues of the day in conversations with experts at the Baker Institute. Hosted by the Honorable David M. Satterfield, director of the Baker Institute, new episodes are released weekly. |
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Dr. David Brockman was recently publshed in a ProPublica article, also featured in New York Times Magazine. The article discusses the extraordinary influence of Christian Nationalist billionaires Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks on our current politics in Texas and nationally The entire article can be read here. David R. Brockman, Ph.D., is a nonresident scholar for the Baker Institute’s Religion and Public Policy Program at Rice University. He is also an adjunct professor at both Texas Christian University and Southern Methodist University, where he teaches various courses in religion and religious studies. |
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Lauren Ford-Loyd, Haley Dibrell, and Angel Smith presented at the Texas Graduate Liberal Studies Symposium in the summer of 2023 held on the campus of Southern Methodist University. The one day event provides an opportunity for students and alumni from Texas graduate liberal studies programs to share their experiences and studies and continue to explore timeless and timely human questions within the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
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TCU Track and Field team member Maria Bienvenu competed in the Javelin at the upcoming USA Track and Field Olympic Team Trials.
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TCU rifle's Stephanie Grundsoee has earned a spot on Denmark's Olympic Team for the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. She becomes the second Olympian in program history, joining Sarah Scherer who competed in the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. Click here to read more.
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Hailey Van Lith guided Team USA to a bronze medal in 3x3 competition at the Olympic Games Paris. Van Lith led Team USA in cumulative scoring over its 10-game stay in Paris. She was the only active collegian selected to compete for USA Basketball in 5-on-5 or 3x3. Click here to read the full story.
Community Engagement
The Masters of Liberal Arts program has footprints in the greater DFW community. Our students have lives outside of the classroom and we strive to meet them where they are.