From a Mardi Gras queen to heart-healthy habits and from the differences between Ramadan and Lent to knocking out student suicides, media come to TCU for news and thought leadership. 

Former WFAA anchor Marc Istook discusses his new Fort Worth media company 
Marc Istook, alumni 
Feb. 26, 2026 
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 

‘An extension of the racialized body’: Lawsuit highlights how Black hair remains a pain point in struggle for equality 
Sylviane Greensword, assistant professor of professional practice 
John V. Roach Honors College 
Feb. 25, 2026 
Boston Globe 

The simple morning habit cardiologists say protects your heart 
Dr. Mohanakrishnan Sathyamoorthy, academic chair of internal medicine 
Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine 
Feb. 25, 2026 
MSN 

What To Know About Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence and How It Shows Up in Daily Life 
Adam King, associate dean for health sciences 
Feb. 24, 2026 
Verywell Mind 

How ‘Landman’ has been a boon to TCU 
Kimberly A. Owczarski, associate professor 
Bob Schieffer College of Communication 
Merianne Roth, vice chancellor for TCU Marketing & Communication 
Feb. 24, 2026 
Axios Dallas 

ESPN College GameDay headed to Fort Worth for TCU women’s hoops matchup vs. Baylor 
Mark Campbell, women’s basketball head coach 
TCU Athletics 
Feb. 22, 2026 
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 

McNair program at TCU opens doors for first-generation scholars 
Laurie Harris, director of institutional research
Sharon Arthur, alumni 
LaTrina Parker Hall, director, McNair Scholars Program 
Karla Fuentes Maldonado, senior 
Hayden Nguyen, alumni 
Gabriella Campos, senior 
Feb. 21, 2026 
Fort Worth Report 

‘Daybreak’ anchor Marc Istook signs off from WFAA. Here’s his final goodbye 
Marc Istook, alumni 
Feb. 20, 2026 
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 

KERA Radio Program (Ramadan and Lent) 
Samuel J. Ross, associate professor 
Erik Estrada, assistant professor 
AddRan College of Liberal Arts 
Feb. 20, 2026 
KERA

TCU is one of two Texas campuses to earn a spot on US News & World Report list 
Feb. 19, 2026 
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 

Award-winning writer, North Texas native and TCU alum publishes his first book. 
Glenton Richards, alumni 
Feb. 19, 2026 
WFAA 

Meet the North Texas graduate students taking center stage in new Dallas Contemporary exhibition 
Marcy Davis, student 
Christopher Najera Estrada, student 
Alfredo “Freddy” Ortega Marquez, student 
Feb. 19, 2026 
KERA News 

How does spirituality affect patient-doctor interactions? Events at TCU dive into topic 
Matthew Crawford, professor 
Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering 
Feb. 18, 2026 
Fort Worth Report 

Can Gov. Abbott really cut school funding over ICE walkouts? What the law says 
Chip Stewart, professor and assistant provost for research compliance 
Bob Schieffer College of Communication 
Feb. 18, 2026 
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 

Jimmy Pierce Designs: Where Texas Craft Meets Personal Style 
Jimmy Pierce, alumni 
Feb. 18, 2026 
Texas Lifestyle Magazine 

MFA thesis exhibitions 2026 
Marcy Davis, student  
Katayoun Hosseinrad, student  
Christopher Nájera, student 
Freddy Ortega, student 
Feb. 18, 2026 
E-Flux.com 

BEA Honors College Radio Excellence With 2026 Festival Awards 
Krystal Guerra, student 
Feb. 18, 2026 
Radio Ink 

We asked 3 cardiologists what habit is best for heart health, and they all said the same thing 
Dr. Mohanakrishnan Sathyamoorthy, academic chair of internal medicine 
Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine  
Feb. 17, 2026 
MSN, Fort Worth Star-Telegram 

Internship deadlines loom; career advisors encourage the strategic approach 
Alex Clarkson, sophomore 
Mims Hammond, junior 
Trey Collins, sophomore  
Shelby Giammattei, career consultant  
Bob Schieffer College of Communication 
Feb. 16, 2026 
Newsbreak 

TCU Neeley School student Kelsey French to reign as 2026 Queen of Carnival for Rex in New Orleans 
Kelsey Grace French, student 
Neeley School of Business 
Feb. 16, 2026 
Fort Worth Report 

TCU Professor Attributes Fort Worth’s Record Growth to Sensible Governance and Strategic Investments 
Brandon Chicotsky, associate professor of professional practice
Neeley School of Business 
Feb. 16, 2026 
City Buzz 

Texas Christian University student Kelsey Grace French to reign as Queen of Carnival 
Kelsey Grace French, junior 
Feb. 14, 2026 
WVUE 

Meet the 2026 Queen of Carnival Kelsey French, who follows a long line of Rex royalty 
Kelsey Grace French, junior 
Feb. 14, 2026 
NOLA.com 

‘I am so honored’: 2026 Queen of Carnival revealed 
Kelsey Grace French, junior 
Feb. 14, 2026 
WGNO, Yahoo! News 

The Unexpected Habit You Should Do Every Morning To Protect Your Heart, According to Cardiologists 
Dr. Mohanakrishnan Sathyamoorthy, academic chair of internal medicine 
Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine 
Feb 13, 2026 
Parade 

TCU students gear up for the 2026 USA TODAY Ad Meter School Spotlight 
Feb. 13, 2026 
USA Today

Michelle Smith’s latest book garners praise
Michelle Smith, alumni
Feb. 12, 2026 
Texas Metro News 

A nonprofit looking to knock out college suicides steps into the ring at TCU 
Sofia Collins, junior 
Walter Frazer, junior 
Feb. 12, 2026 
KERA News 

TCU Professor Talks Fort Worth Growth, Governance on Building Texas Show 
Brandon Chicotsky, associate professor of professional practice  
Neeley School of Business 
Feb. 1, 2026 
The Building Texas Show