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Charley & Kate Thorp Award for Advancing Community

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The Charley & Kate Thorp Award for Advancing Community is named in honor of Charley and Kate Thorp, a formerly enslaved couple who were instrumental figures at AddRan Male and Female College in the 1800s. The college eventually became Texas Christian University. Charley and Kate were vital contributors to TCU’s early success and are remembered for their compassion and commitment to community. This award recognizes individuals for their commitment to advancing TCU’s connected community. The award recipient is named annually.

2025 Criteria:

  • Nominee must be a ¾ or fulltime employee, who has served as a member of the faculty or staff (exempt or non-exempt) for at least three years.
  • Nominee must be an employee in good standing at Texas Christian University.
  • Members of the President’s Cabinet, Provost’s Council, and Office of the Chancellor & President are ineligible.

Nominations for 2025-26 will open in spring 2026.