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INSTITUTIONAL
TCU Special Collections Acquires Personal Archive of Famed Sportswriter Dan Jenkins
April 29, 2025
The Business Press
TCU’s Special Collections is proud to announce the acquisition of the personal collection
of Fort Worth native, author and award-winning sportswriter Dan Jenkins ’53. Library Dean Tracy Hull said, “It will serve as a vital resource for researchers, students and fans of sports
history and literature.” The Dan Jenkins Collection is now available to the public
through TCU’s Special Collections, housed in the Mary Couts Burnett Library.
TCU breaks ground on campus expansion
April 29, 2025
WFAA
TCU broke ground on its latest campus expansion project that aims to turn portions
of Berry Street into a walkable “urban village.” The Fort Worth university announced
Tuesday that it had broken ground on two new apartment-style on-campus living options.
The two structures, located at 2900 W. Berry St. and 3024 Cockrell Ave., will be called
Morado on Berry. Morado translates to purple, the school’s main color, in Spanish.
The spread of supply chain scholarships
April 25, 2025
DC Velocity
Logistics companies have been riding out turbulent economic conditions in recent months.
But one variable that hasn’t budged much is labor. Faced with that challenge, many
companies have decided to invest in a solution, offering scholarships and funding
for students pursuing education in transportation, supply chain management and related
subjects. Canadian supply chain software developer Kinaxis also works directly with
schools themselves, this year providing a $40,000 academic award to help students
looking to pursue careers in supply chain. The funding, which will be divided among
TCU, the University of Toronto and Carleton University, will support students currently
enrolled in supply chain, AI or computer science programs.
TCU to award ‘Landman’ co-creator Taylor Sheridan honorary doctorate degree
April 18, 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TCU is awarding Taylor Sheridan an honorary doctor of letters degree for his artistic
achievements as a writer, director and producer. “Mr. Sheridan’s productions on the
TCU campus and within our community have resulted in hundreds of Horned Frog students
gaining direct experience and job-shadowing opportunities on his sets and learning
directly from nationally recognized industry leaders,” the university wrote.
FACULTY
Renewed push for nuclear energy expansion sparks excitement, anxiety in North Texas
April 28, 2025
Fort Worth Report
Texas hasn’t seen a new source of nuclear energy since 1990, when the Comanche Peak
Nuclear Power Plant outside Glen Rose, 60 miles from Fort Worth, came online. Research
and demand for energy is also playing a role in the push for nuclear reactors, an
effort that is especially visible in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “Research takes place
at universities. So when we’re talking about new nuclear technology, such as small
modular reactors or even micro reactors, universities want to be involved,” said Tom Seng, assistant professor of professional practice in finance.
Federal work shaped a Black middle class. Now it's destabilized by Trump's job cuts
April 27, 2025
NPR Morning Edition
Working for the U.S. government came with the kinds of benefits and job stability
that have attracted many Black federal employees for generations. Now, the Trump administration's
slashing of government jobs; ongoing hiring freeze; and attack on diversity, equity
and inclusion programs are upending what has been a longstanding path into the middle
class for many Black workers. "You're talking about a disproportionate number of Black
people who are going to be profoundly affected by these broad brushstrokes," says
Frederick Gooding Jr., an associate history professor at TCU, who wrote American Dream Deferred: Black Federal Workers in Washington, D.C., 1941-1981.
North Texas colleges are changing building designs as they expand. Here’s why
April 27, 2028
Fort Worth Report
With construction booming at colleges across Tarrant County, the higher education
leaders who are leading these projects are looking not only at how a building is designed,
but also how it lives — in other words, the ways in which people will use the space.
At TCU, Jason Soileau, assistant vice chancellor for planning, design and construction, said, “I find that
students are really creating opportunities to learn outside of the classroom. I think
the university owes it to our students to find those opportunities and create those
(spaces) of collaboration.”
Economically free women are economically prosperous women
April 25, 2025
The Fraser Institute
Rosemarie Fike is smiling. “More women enjoy more economic freedom than ever before, and this has
made them more prosperous, educated, healthy and independent,” she said. But, she
cautions, there’s a long way to go before women everywhere enjoy the same economic
freedoms as men. In 69 countries, including Canada, women enjoy the same degree of
economic freedom as men. That’s according to Fike’s Women and Progress report published by the Fraser Institute. Since 2017, Fike, instructor of economics
at TCU, has been helping the authors of the index adjust their calculations to account
for the fact that some countries do not permit women the same degree of economic freedom
as men.
Oil billionaires helped Trump win. Where are they now as economy crumbles?
April 24, 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
According to Tom Seng, assistant professor of professional practice in finance in the Ralph Lowe Energy
Institute, since President Donald Trump announced broad tariffs this month, the price
of oil in the U.S. has plummeted to levels not seen since September 2022. It can be
said with confidence that this is not what the oil billionaires who backed Trump’s
reelection expected to happen.
Lucky Charms, Gatorade, Cheetos and 3 more foods that will get hit by RFK Jr.’s food
dye ban
April 23, 2025
Quartz and Yahoo!News
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made food dyes one of
his department’s top priorities. Don Thushara Galbadage, associate professor of public and global health, told Quartz that the move to rid
the food supply of synthetic food dyes is a “win for public health” and a step in
the right direction. “Eliminating these additives will help make our food supply safer,
particularly for vulnerable populations like children.”
Ginger Can Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, According to a New Study
April 20, 2025
WDC News 6
Ginger is a welcome addition to many recipes. It’s aromatic, spicy and carries a hint
of earthy, citrusy flavor. But aside from its zesty taste, recent research published
in medical journal Cureus discovered that the flowering spice is a natural way to reduce your risk of cardiovascular
disease. Dr. Mohanakrishnan Sathyamoorthy, chair of internal medicine at the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU, explains shogaol
is derived from gingerol, and other studies suggest it carries many of the same health
perks as this compound, but it’s also known to lower blood pressure and cholesterol
levels, which are key markers for a stable cardiovascular system.
8 Signs You Should See a Gastroenterologist, According to Gut Doctors
April 20, 2025
Eating Well
While you might find talking about tummy troubles embarrassing, some symptoms warrant
special attention. Seeking help from a gastroenterologist can help you catch an issue
before it worsens. Among the symptoms you should worry about: “Abdominal pain is something
that is tricky because it sometimes just feels like a stomachache. However, the abdominal
pain could be triggered by organs outside of your digestive system,” says Dr. James Cox, a GI physician, assistant professor of medicine and director of clinical skill development
at Burnett School of Medicine at TCU.
A New Study Reveals Pecans May Help Lower Cholesterol
April 19, 2025
WDCTV.com
A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that eating 57 grams of pecans each day could help lower cholesterol levels.
Additionally, regular consumption of pecans can lead to a significant decrease in
lipids and lipoproteins, which can positively impact long-term cardiovascular health,
says Dr. Mohanakrishnan Sathyamoorthy, chair of internal medicine at the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU.
Frisco stabbing sparks surge of misinformation online
April 15, 2025
KWTX.com
In the wake of the fatal stabbing at a Frisco high school track meet, a surge of misinformation
has swept through social media platforms, causing confusion and fear. Daxton “Chip” Stewart, a journalism professor at TCU specializing in social media and free speech, explains
that while the spread of disinformation online isn’t new, recent changes by Meta —
the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — have, in his opinion, exacerbated the
problem.
STUDENTS
Texas Christian University: Creation Care - Doctoral Candidate’s Research Intersects
Mental Health, Nature
April 18, 2025
Nexis Metabase
As the coordinator of the TCU Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences-supported Fort Worth Climate Safe Neighborhood
Coalition, Kim Rahebi was exposed to the concept of “Creation Care” by University Christian Church’s Creation
Care Ministry team. “Creation care as a theological concept was new to me,” she recalled.
“I wanted to understand how it intersected with mental health and nature.” Creation
care is a faith-based manifestation of environmental stewardship and sustainability.
It intersects well with planetary health, which recognizes the interconnectedness
of human health and environmental health.
TCU Students Make the Grade as Jimmy John’s Franchisees
April 16, 2025
Franchise Times
TCU seniors Nate Meyer and Ty Vansteenburg could hardly wait to start their franchise careers and become restaurant owners.
With a semester to go before graduating from TCU’s Neeley School of Business and motivated
by a franchising class taught by Unleashed Brands CEO Michael Browning, Meyer and Vansteenburg acquired an existing Jimmy John’s location adjacent to the
Fort Worth campus at the start of the year. Vansteenburg said, “The TCU program Nate
and I are in teaches you all about entrepreneurship and how to take advantage of opportunities
that come your way.”
ALUMNI
Longtime tennis player proves it’s never too late to pursue your passion
April 29, 2025
Maui News
At 65 years old, Lori Robertson ’82 of Kula, Hawaii, reflects with gratitude on a tennis journey that began at age 10
— appreciating the sport’s lifelong impact and the opportunities it’s brought her
along the way. Having competed in tennis from age 10 through middle school, high school
and at the collegiate level at TCU, Robertson never let go of her passion for the
sport. “My first national adult tournament was when I was 35,” Robertson recalled.
A Journey Through Patriotism, Humor and Heritage – ‘For You, My Hero’ Rediscovers
the Soul of America One Line at a Time
April 25, 2025
News Channel Nebraska
Award-winning educator and third-generation Texan Lisa Malooly ’91 unveils the second edition of her thought-provoking and heartwarming book, For You, My Hero — a vivid, witty and deeply personal exploration of American values, culture and history,
uniquely framed by the Pledge of Allegiance. In an age of political polarization and
cultural fatigue, Malooly reminds readers that patriotism isn’t just about flag-waving
— it’s about understanding where we came from, honoring those who sacrificed for freedom
and rediscovering the threads that unite us.
Sullivan Georgiades excited to serve as Texas A&M; regent
April 24, 2025
The Eagle
Kelley Sullivan Georgiades ’12 RM said a little prayer Tuesday morning before she took her seat for the first time
as a member of the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. “When I was even
considered, much less appointed was just the greatest privilege of my life,” Sullivan
Georgiades said. “It’s one I take very seriously to serve the great state of Texas
and Texas A&M University System.”
From Farm Fields to Fort Worth Real Estate Trailblazer to Alumni Leader at TCU
April 22, 2025
Fort Worth Inc.
Living in the Texas Panhandle, her immigrant parents were migrant farm workers. Young
Maria Mason ’02, born in Mexico and having learned English in kindergarten, spent much of her upbringing
after elementary school in Fort Worth after her father moved the family here for a
job in construction. She embraced all the promise the land of opportunity held, diving
headfirst from Western Hills High School into Tarrant County College and then the
Neeley School of Business at TCU, becoming the first college student in her family.
Today, Mason, a first-generation college graduate, is the co-owner and CEO of Camino
Real Estate. More recently, Mason was appointed president of TCU’s National Alumni
Board, with her term beginning in June. She will be the first Hispanic woman to serve
in the position.
BNSF’s Farmer nominated for American Airlines board of directors
April 18, 2025
Fort Worth Report
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today announced that its board of directors
has nominated Kathryn (Katie) Farmer ’92 (MBA ’96) for election to the company’s board at its upcoming annual meeting of stockholders
on June 11, 2025. Farmer serves on the TCU Board of Trustees, as well as the Association
of American Railroads, the American Heart Association Southwest Region and the Fort
Worth Economic Development Partnership.
Fortune hires Blum to be energy editor
April 15, 2025
Talking Biz News
Fortune has hired Jordan Blum ’03 as its energy editor. Blum previously was editorial director for Hart Energy and
senior oil editor for S&P Global. He also spent nearly five years at the Houston Chronicle as its energy reporter. Blum was Washington bureau chief for The Advocate in Washington, D.C., where he reported on politics and regulation, including energy.
Blum majored in journalism at TCU.
ATHLETICS
The Joint Chiropractic is Named the Official Chiropractic Partner of TCU Athletics
April 25, 2025
Yahoo!Finance
The Joint Corp., the nation’s largest franchisor of chiropractic care through The
Joint Chiropractic® network, announces its newest sponsorship agreement with TCU Athletics.
Ryan Peck, senior deputy athletics director for external affairs and revenue generation at
TCU, said, “In conjunction with the opening of our Simpson Family Restoration and
Wellness Center, beginning a relationship with The Joint Chiropractic is a perfect
fit in making our student-athletes feel and perform at their best. With their health
and safety always being a top priority, The Joint Chiropractic aligns with us to achieve
our goal of bringing championships to TCU and Fort Worth.”
TCU Legend Richard Sybesma to Be Inducted Into Texas Swimming & Diving Hall of Fame
April 24, 2025
Fort Worth Magazine
Former longtime TCU swim coach Richard Sybesma will receive his due recognition on Friday in Austin with his induction into the
Texas Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame. Sybesma is the longest-tenured coach in TCU
history, spending 38 years at the university from 1979-2017. During that time, he
was selected conference coach of the year five times, as well as coach of the year
for all sports in Conference USA in 2004. Sybesma coached four Olympians, 18 All-Americans
and seven conference team championships.