Alumna: Katie McCann
Year of Graduation: 2010
Major: Fashion merchandising
Current city: Dallas
Job: Wedding planner for Todd Event Design Creative Services
Words of wisdom to graduates: “Hard work pays off and it’s never too early to start looking for a job. My two-year internship turned into a job which not only allowed for a relaxing senior year, but most importantly, I knew I would be doing something I really loved.”
Alumna: Lindsay Ray
Year of Graduation: 2010
Major: Entrepreneurial management and theatre double major
Current city: Fort Worth
Job: TCU undergraduate admission counselor
Words of wisdom to graduates: “Don’t be afraid to look for a job outside of the typical field expected for your major. You never know where opportunities will present themselves. Also, always know the alumni are here to be a resource for you.”
Alumna: Shelley Whipps
Year of Graduation: 1986
Major: Nursing
Current city: Leawood, Kan.
Job: R.N. at Associated Plastic Surgeons of Kansas City
Words of wisdom to graduates: “Combine the great education you received at TCU with goals, hard work, a high degree of ethics, and a friendly, positive attitude and you will be successful.”
Alumnus: Brandon Chamberlin
Year of Graduation: 2009
Major: Marketing and business information systems double major
Current city: Chicago, Ill.
Job: Management consulting analyst at Accenture
Words of wisdom to graduates: “Find a job that keeps you active, engaged, and that constantly challenges you. Don’t just look for something that pays you well, although that’s important, too. Transitioning from college life to the working world is difficult, but it is one of the most fun times in your life. Although you won’t be able to spend every Tuesday night at The Moon [Bar] you will quickly realize how much fun it is to be carefree on the weekends.”
Alumna: Meghann Hewitt
Year of Graduation: 2001
Major: Speech communication
Current City: Fort Worth
Job: Owner of DeMaFille, a bridal boutique
Words of wisdom to graduates: “Be confident in the decisions you make and stand behind them. Don’t be afraid to take risks because you never know when they’ll pay off.”
Alumna: Bea Dutton
Year of Graduation: 1979
Major: History with a double minor in English and speech
Current city: San Antonio
Job: Mother of two children
Words of wisdom you have for graduates: “Whatever you do after graduation, work hard and have passion.”
Alumna: Tami Smith Dick
Year of Graduation: 1983
Major: Speech communication
Current city: Fort Worth
Job: Mother of two children
Words of wisdom you have for graduates: You should be very proud of yourself having worked diligently over the last four years to attain your college degree, and you now have an empty slate for your next phase of your life. My advice to you is to look deeply into your soul to discover what your passion is in life and dedicate your goals to be able to fulfill those passions. Many graduates settle for something too early that never meets their goals and never makes them happy. Don’t settle. Always strive to find your passion, and when you do, your soul will be fulfilled.”
Alumnus: Dane Pearson
Year of Graduation: 2008
Major: Finance
Current city: Houma, La.
Job: Research/financial analyst
Words of wisdom to graduates: “Run to your adviser and switch majors right now. Let’s face it, TCU has the best football team in the nation, and who wouldn’t want to relive college for another four years.”
Alumna: Barbara Cox
Year of Graduation: 1951
Major: Physical education with a theatre minor
Current city: Fort Worth
Job: Homemaker and volunteer
Words of wisdom you have for graduates: “Try to do something kind for someone each day of your life, even if it’s just a smile.”
Alumna: Nanette Dahlstrom
Year of Graduation: 1978
Major: Fashion merchandising
Current city: Castle Rock, Colo.
Job: Nan’s Bands Fashion Headbands
Words of wisdom you have for graduates: “Honesty is the greatest gift you can give to yourself and others. If you don’t lie you won’t ever have to remember what you said.”
Alumna: Amanda Buschman Utter
Year of Graduation: 2005
Major: RTVF and theater double major
Current city: Austin
Jobs: Personal assistant to screenwriter/photographer Bill Wittliff, event coordinator for Austin Film Festival, voice over talent for dB Talent Agency, and is about to launch a photography business with her best friend, Kate Bowie, who she met on her first day of rush at TCU.
Words of wisdom you have for graduates: “Keep as many irons in the fire as you can. Something will come of your connections/experiences. Go after something you enjoy doing, otherwise the workday will be a long one. Stay humble. I made a lot of copies as an intern at the Austin Film Festival before I was hired, and ironically enough, I’m still making copies.”
Alumna: Cameron Cornelius
Year of Graduation: 2001
Major: Psychology
Current city: Fort Worth
Job: Medical Device Representative for Zeltiq
Words of wisdom you have for graduates: “Remember your faith, your family, and your friends are the most important things in your life. Don’t ever expect to have things handed to you…you will have to go out and do things on your own to truly achieve success.”
Compiled by Meghan Chamberlin and Sally Harrison