Horned Frogs in the News, August 1-15, 2026
From bananas to loud budgeting, and from conspiracy theories to recess, Horned Frogs are driving conversations across energy, science, education, health and athletics.
In the first two weeks of August, TCU faculty, leaders and alumni were quoted in media outlets such as Fortune, Texas Monthly, WFAA News, KERA, Austin-American Statesman, Tech Dirt and Fort Worth Report, to name a few.
Here’s How Bananas Actually Impact Your Heart, According to Cardiologists
Dr. Mohanakrishnan Sathyamoorthy, academic chair of internal medicine
Burnett School of Medicine
Aug. 15, 2026
Parade and syndication
Fort Worth, Four Sixes forge bonds thanks to Sheridan connection
Aug. 13, 2026
The Caprock Courier
‘Redeeming Time': An origin story 40 years in the making
John Arthur Lewis, alumni
Aug. 12, 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Newly formed commission set to advise Fort Worth on data center regulations
Michael C. Slattery, director
Institute for Environmental Studies
Aug. 12, 2026
Fort Worth Report
Fort Worth makes major moves towards data center moratorium, regulations
Michael C. Slattery, director
Institute for Environmental Studies
Aug. 12, 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fort Worth Council weighs data center moratorium, new data center commission
Michael C. Slattery, director
Institute for Environmental Studies
Aug. 11, 2026
WFAA
Desmond Bane Wants College Basketball to Add a Salary Cap
Desmond Bane, chief basketball officer
Athletics
Jamie Dixon, head men's basketball coach
Athletics
Aug. 11, 2026
Front Office Sports
Christian Gore, alumni
Aug. 11, 2026
USA Today
What if failure isn’t the end? A Fort Worth art show asks us to see it differently
Sarah Angle, instructor II & faculty adviser for ROXO Strategic Communication
Bob Schieffer College of Communication
Aug. 11, 2026
KERA and Syndicated
Lindsey Wilson University Professor’s Debut Book A Tool For Counselors
Jodi Crane, alumni
Aug. 11, 2026
93.5 WAIN
The psychological factors associated with acting on a conspiracy theory
Javier Granados Samayoa, assistant professor
Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering
Aug. 10, 2026
PsyPost
Travis County Democrats elect Luke Warford as November election approaches
Adam Schiffer, professor
Department of Political Science
Aug. 10, 2026
Austin-American Statesman
How many voting sites does Tarrant County need? Commissioners to decide in September
Keith Gaddie, Hoffman Chair of the American Ideal and professor
AddRan College of Liberal Arts
Aug. 10, 2026
Fort Worth Report and Syndicated
Some Houston-area residents have growing concerns with the expansion of Flock cameras
Johnny Nhan, associate dean of graduate studies and professor
Faculty & Staff Directory
Aug. 10, 2026
Houston Public Media
Meet the Inaugural Business Titans
Chauncey Franks, life & character coach, chaplain, leadership mentor, speaker
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Aug. 10, 2026
The Business Press
Claire Troshynski, student
Aug. 10, 2026
Human Resource Times
Public School Kids Aren’t Getting Enough Recess
Deborah J. Rhea, professor and director LiiNK Project
Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Aug. 9, 2026
D Magazine
Years of warning signs, little urgency: How Lake Worth ISD ended up under state control
Gabriel Huddleston, associate dean of graduate studies, faculty affairs, and strategic
partnerships, associate professor, director of the Center for Public Education and
Community Engagement
College of Education
Aug. 8, 2026
Fort Worth Report
Major Houston-based oil companies report massive profits in Q2 2026
Tom Seng, assistant professor of professional practice in energy finance
Neeley School of Business
Aug. 7, 2026
Energy Capital HTX
Big 12 athletic director offers grim view of pending college sports legislation
Mike Buddie, director of intercollegiate athletics
Athletics
Aug. 7, 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Syndicated
Why Anthropic’s CEO Is Surprised AI Talent Cares About Compensation
Megan Korns Russell, executive director of external relations
Aug. 6, 2026
INC
Fort Worth ISD sees highest principal turnover in more than a decade
Beth Jimerson, professor, William L. and Betty F. Adams Chair of Education
College of Education
Aug. 6, 2026
Fort Worth Report
Ask your employees one question about AI. The silence will tell you everything
Will Drover, department chair and associate professor
Neeley School of Business
Aug. 5, 2026
Fortune and Syndicated
TCU tops out construction on new residential community to open in 2027
Kathy Cavins-Tull, vice chancellor for student affairs
Aug. 4, 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Using Trust & Safety Tycoon In The Classroom
Chip Stewart, professor and assistant provost for research compliance
Bob Schieffer College of Communication
Aug. 4, 2026
Tech Dirt
The Rise of Deepfake Cyberbullying Poses a Growing Problem for Schools
Sergio Alexander, student
Aug. 4, 2026
National Cyber Security
Lessons From One of Texas’s Earliest Immigration Waves
Andrew R. Graybill, Erma and Ralph Lowe Chair in Texas History
AddRan College of Liberal Arts
Aug. 4, 2026
Texas Monthly
High oil prices lift all boats in the Permian Basin, but companies remain cautious
Tom Seng, assistant professor of professional practice in energy finance
Neeley School of Business
Aug. 3, 2026
Marketplace
Conversation group connects medical students, community members for language learning
Michaela Mitchell, student
Mary Conley, student
Karla O'Donald, senior instructor
AddRan College of Liberal Arts
Aug. 3, 2026
Fort Worth Report
Who Decides Which Stories Children Get to Read?
Jan Lacina, Bezos Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Education and
interim executive director for TCU Laboratory Schools
College of Education
Aug. 3, 2026
The 74 and Syndicated
Religious scholars say risks outweigh benefits of Texas Bible curriculum
David Brockman, adjunct instructor
AddRan College of Liberal Arts
Aug. 2, 2026
Chron
The Superstitious Reason Behind Pippa Middleton Wearing White At Kate's Wedding
Dr. Angela L. Thompson, senior instructor
AddRan College of Liberal Arts
Aug. 2, 2026
The List
Fort Worth Urban Design Commission approves TCU project, rejects tree removal, signage waivers
Shane Benner, alumni and adjunct professor
Neeley School of Business
Aug. 1, 2026
Fort Worth Report
Paul Irvine, professor and Kleinheinz Endowed Chair in International Finance and Investments
Neeley School of Business
July 27, 2026
Wallethub
Dr. William L. Cron, professor emeritus
M.J. Neeley School of Business
July 27, 2026
Wallethub