Horned Frogs in the News, Oct. 1-15, 2025

From a $7.2 million NIH grant to a life-changing tuition gift and Taylor Swift’s new album, the media come to TCU for news and thought leadership. 

Inside a New Bible-Infused Texas English Curriculum 
David Brockman, adjunct instructor 
AddRan College of Liberal Arts 
Oct. 14, 2025 
The New York Times 

Sana Syed named Chief Communications Officer for City of Fort Worth 
Sana Syed, alumni 
Oct. 14, 2025
Fort Worth Report 

Revel in Fort Worth’s creativity at return of Lone Star Film Festival 
Charity Robinson, instructor II 
Bob Schieffer College of Communication 
TCU David Roditi, alumni and men’s tennis coach 
Athletics 
Devin Bowen, alumni 
Oct. 14, 2025 
Fort Worth Report 

Josh Hoover Wants To See Changes, Starting With Himself 
Josh Hoover, student-athlete 
Sonny Dykes, head coach 
TCU Football 
Oct. 13, 2025 
Sport Illustrated 

New rankings reveal which Texas colleges give you the biggest bang for your buck 
Texas Christian University 
Oct. 13, 2025 
Chron 

Best Higher Ed/Research: Texas Christian University, Burnett School of
Medicine – Arnold Hall 
Oct. 13, 2025 
ENR Texas & Southwest

For businesses along Berry Street, less parking is a small price to pay as TCU grows 
Jason Soileau, assistant vice chancellor for planning, design and construction 
Oct. 12, 2025 
Fort Worth Report 

Tradition of giving continues with $1.8 million gift to Burnett School of Medicine at TCU 
Dr. Stuart Flynn, founding dean 
Burnett School of Medicine 
Prescotte Stokes, assistant director for digital development and content strategy 
Burnett School of Medicine 
Oct. 11, 2025 
Candid 

TCU Institute of Behavioral Research Awarded Five-Year, $7.2 Million NIH Grant to Promote Community ‘Deflection’ Strategies, Reduce Justice System Involvement 
Jenny Becan, senior research scientist 
Institute of Behavioral Research 
Kevin Knight, Saul B. Sells Endowed Chair of Psychology 
Institute of Behavioral Research 
Reuben Burch, vice provost for research 
Oct. 10, 2025 
Fort Worth Business Press  

TCU receives $7.2M for national research on efforts to limit drug-related imprisonment 
Jenny Becan, senior research scientist 
Institute of Behavioral Research 
Reuben Burch, vice provost for research 
Oct. 10, 2025 
Fort Worth Report

A Half Dozen Women Scholars Selected for Endowed Faculty Positions 
Laura Olson, professor and Herman Brown Chair of Political Science 
AddRan College of Liberal Arts 
Oct. 9, 2025 
Women in Academia Report 

This TCU professor knows Taylor Swift’s music ‘all too well’ 
Andrew M. Ledbetter, chair and professor of communication studies  
Bob Schieffer College of Communication 
Oct. 9, 2025 
Fort Worth Report  

Frogs crossing the pond to spread diplomacy 
Daniel Pullin, chancellor 
Mike Buddie, director of intercollegiate athletics 
Athletics
Oct. 8, 2025 
Fort Worth Business Press 

Trump fires Black officials from an overwhelmingly white administration 
Frederick Gooding Jr., associate professor of African American studies and Dr. Ronald E. Moore Professor in Humanities 
John V. Roach Honors College 
Oct. 8, 2025 
The New York Times 

Is Taylor Swift’s New Album Bad Enough To Trigger Class Consciousness? 
Andrew M. Ledbetter, chair of communication studies and professor communication studies  
Bob Schieffer College of Communication 
Oct. 8, 2025 
Huffpost 

Trump fires Black officials from an overwhelmingly white administration 
Frederick Gooding Jr., associate professor of African American studies and Dr. Ronald E. Moore Professor in Humanities 
John V. Roach Honors College 
Oct. 8, 2025 
The Seattle Times 

Seven Women in Academia Have Won 2025 American Book Awards 
Marcela Fuentes, associate professor of creative writing
AddRan College of Liberal Arts 
Oct. 8, 2025 
Women in Academia Report 

$1.8 Million Gift From Anonymous Donor Boosts TCU Medical Students 
Dr. Stuart Flynn, founding dean 
Burnett School of Medicine 
Oct. 8, 2025 
Fort Worth Magazine 

Anonymous Donor Gifts $1.8M to TCU Med Students 
Dr. Stuart Flynn, founding dean 
Burnett School of Medicine 
Oct. 8, 2025 
Fort Worth, Inc. 

TCU med students getting a semester of free tuition thanks to this gift 
Dr. Stuart Flynn, founding dean 
Burnett School of Medicine 
Courtney Franz, Cort Ewing, students 
Oct. 8, 2025 
MSN.com 

TCU class of 2026 medical students get spring semester paid for by anonymous $1.8 million gift 
Dr. Stuart Flynn, founding dean 
Burnett School of Medicine 
Angela Abarquez, student 
Oct. 7, 2025 
CBS News 

Donor to pay tuition for TCU med school class 
Dr. Stuart Flynn, founding dean 
Burnett School of Medicine 
Angela Abarquez, student 
Oct. 7, 2025 
NBCDFW 

TCU med students getting a semester of free tuition thanks to this gift 
Dr. Stuart Flynn, founding dean 
Burnett School of Medicine 
Courtney Franz, Cort Ewing, students 
Oct. 7, 2025 
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

This TCU school serves young kids with Down syndrome. It’s hoping to expand 
Damian Patton, director & Jean W. Roach Chair of Laboratory Schools 
​​College of Education 
Oct. 7, 2025 
Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Yahoo! News 

Irish foreign minister touts ‘sports diplomacy’ ahead of TCU game in Dublin 
Daniel Pullin, chancellor 
Mike Buddie, director of intercollegiate athletics 
Oct. 6, 2025 
Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Yahoo!News 

TCU’s Dublin Game Represents More Than Football, Leadership Says 
Daniel Pullin, chancellor 
Mike Buddie, director of intercollegiate athletics 
Oct. 6, 2025 
247 Sports  

‘Yellowstone’ Creator’s TV Hub Could ‘Panic’ Hollywood - ‘The Threat Is Real’ 
Richard Allen, professor 
Bob Schieffer College of Communication 
Oct. 4, 2025 
Newsweek 

TCU student and Olympic hopeful to compete in Judo Junior World Championships 
Jayda Fulp, student 
Oct. 4, 2025 
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 

Dr. Nic Hardy brings joy to Black mental wellness 
Nic Hardy, alumni 
Oct. 4, 2025 
Defender Network 

Legends and Students Unite at TCU Latin Music Festival 
Germán Gutiérrez, professor of orchestral studies 
College of Fine Arts 
Oct. 3, 2025 
Fort Worth Magazine 

TCU pet blessings raise awareness for ‘God’s creatures’ ahead of St. Francis Day 
Dave Aftandilian, associate professor of anthropology and director of human-animal relationships 
AddRan College of Liberal Arts 
Lea McCracken, associate chaplain & church relations officer 
Religious & Spiritual Life 
Oct. 2, 2025 
Fort Worth Report 

What Is Fructose Intolerance? 
James Tudor Cox, assistant professor 
Burnett School of Medicine 
Oct. 2, 2025 
Everyday Health 

Key court test begins for Texas’ redrawn US House map boosting GOP 
Keith Gaddie, Hoffman Chair of the American Ideal and professor 
AddRan College of Liberal Arts 
Oct. 2, 2025 
Missouri Lawyers media

Behind the Scenes With a True Crime Legend  
Skip Hollandsworth, alumni 
Oct. 2, 2025 
Texas Monthly 

An expert explains why legislators have reached a stalemate on the national
budget 
Ralph Carter, Piper Professor 
AddRan College of Liberal Arts 
Oct. 1, 2025 
WFAA 

Texas’ redrawn US House map that boosts GOP begins a key court test 
Keith Gaddie, Hoffman Chair of the American Ideal and professor 
AddRan College of Liberal Arts 
Oct. 1, 2025
ABC News 

A key court test begins for Texas’ redrawn US House map that boosts the GOP Keith Gaddie, Hoffman Chair of the American Ideal and professor 
AddRan College of Liberal Arts 
Oct. 1, 2025 
AP News and syndicated on ABC News and Yahoo! News

Best Credit Cards to Build Credit 
Leslie K. Purvis, associate director, instructor II
TCU Center for Real Estate 
Neeley School of Business 
Oct. 1, 2025 
Wallethub 

New ‘Landman’ Season 2 trailer features many Fort Worth locations. Here’s where 
Oct. 1, 2025 
Fort Worth Star-Telegram