From nostalgia for 2016 to oil in Venezuela and from increasing your running speed to racing cars, media come to TCU for news and thought leadership. 

Earnings show why big oil isn’t eager to go all-in on Venezuela 
Tom Seng, assistant professor of professional practice  
Neeley School of Business 
Jan. 31, 2026 
Marketplace 

Oil Giants Decline Venezuela Spending Despite Trump Pressure 
Tom Seng, assistant professor of professional practice  
Neeley School of Business 
Jan. 31, 2026 
The Dupree Report 

TCU’s Brite Divinity panel examines challenges, church response to ICE enforcement 
Corey Wallis, student 
Linda Sanchez, student 
Jan. 31, 2026 
Fort Worth Report 

Earnings show why big oil isn’t eager to go all-in on Venezuela 
Tom Seng, assistant professor of professional practice  
Neeley School of Business 
Jan. 30, 2026 
Europe Says 

It’s 2026 … So Why Is Everyone Suddenly Obsessed with 2016? Here’s the Reason for This Nostalgic Trend 
Cathy R. Cox, professor  
Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering 
Jan. 30, 2026 
Reader’s Digest 

‘Daybreak’ anchor Marc Istook is leaving WFAA. Here’s when his last broadcast is 
Marc Istook, alumni 
Dia Wall, alumni 
Jan. 29, 2026 
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 

French Cellist Juliette Herlin’s ‘Dialogue’ Taps into Debussy and Schumann 
Juliette Herlin, assistant professor
College of Fine Arts
Jan. 29, 2026
Strings magazine 

TCU earns top spot on U.S. News’ 2026 list of best online degrees 
Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice 
AddRan College of Liberal Arts
Jan. 29, 2026
Culturemap Fort Worth 

On Campus: College Football Hall of Fame names two with Tarrant ties 
Daniel Pullin, chancellor 
Jan. 28, 2026 
Fort Worth Report 

This Fort Worth Stock Show coffee vendor got his start in a TCU classroom 
Evan Sledge, alumni 
Jan. 28, 2026 
Fort Worth Report 

Why Some Runners Seem Effortlessly Fast—And How You Can Be Too 
Peter Weyand, professor and department chair 
Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Jan. 28, 2026 
Women’s Health

U.S. News & World Report Reveals 2026 Best Online Programs Rankings 
Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice 
Jan. 27, 2026
U.S. News and World Report and syndicated 

U researchers study vocal learning using birds 
Brenton Cooper, professor 
Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering 
Jan. 26, 2026 
The Daily Utah Chronicle 

Texas newscast adds new anchors as longtime co-anchor exits 
Dia Wall, alumni 
Marc Istook, alumni 
Jan. 26, 2026 
LMT Inline 

Association of Neighborhood Income With In-Hospital Outcomes After Leadless
Pacemaker Implantation: A National Analysis 
Rajveer Sagoo, student 
Jan. 26, 2026 
Wiley Online Library 

Christopher Watts, TCU nursing and health sciences dean, dies at 53 
Christopher Watts, former dean 
Emily Lund, professor 
Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences 
Floyd Wormley Jr., provost 
Jan. 26, 2026 
Fort Worth Report

Best Budget Apps 
Julie R. Dahlquist, professor of professional practice 
Neeley School of Business 
Jan. 26, 2026 
Wallethub 

The Greenland connection: Fort Worth emerges as linchpin in U.S. policy push for critical minerals  
Ralph Carter, Piper Professor
AddRan College of Liberal Arts 
Jan. 24, 2026 
Fort Worth Report 

Tarrant County special election continues to get statewide attention as early runoff voting starts 
Grant Ferguson, instructor II and director of public outreach 
AddRan College of Liberal Arts 
Jan. 23, 2026 
Spectrum Local News 

TCU student trades in pompoms for the racetrack as she chases Daytona dreams 
Maddie Aust, student 
Jan. 23, 2026 
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 

See which North Texas universities offer free tuition programs for qualifying students 
Jan. 23, 2026 
The Dallas Morning News 

Forbes 30 Under 30 Local Business 
Ross Cooley, alumni 
Jan 22, 2026 
Fox 4 News 

What’s happening in the North Texas art world Jan. 23 through 29 
Dick Lane, professor 
College of Fine Arts 
Jan 22, 2026 
The Dallas Morning News 

Moncrief Cancer Institute & TCU School of Art present Kylie Nash & Gretchen Stark: “Once Upon A Page” 
Kylie Nash, student 
Gretchen Stark, student 
Jan. 21, 2026 
Culturemap Fort Worth 

TCU launches new class inspired by “Landman” to prepare students for energy careers 
Tom Seng, assistant professor of professional practice  
Neeley School of Business 
Jan. 21, 2026 
Audacy 

Fort Worth Opera celebrates Cowtown heritage with Cowboys & Culture, a multimedia concert at the Kimbell Art Museum 
Kevin Chupik, alumni 
Jan. 21, 2026 
Fort Worth Report 

Dean of TCU’s nursing school who ‘transformed’ Parkinson’s research dies at 53 Chris Watts, dean
Marilyn Davies, trustee  
Daniel Pullin, chancellor 
Floyd Wormley Jr., provost 
Jan. 20, 2026 
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 

Best Car Insurance Companies 
Mauricio Rodriguez, professor  
Neeley School of Business 
Jan. 19, 2026 
Wallethub 

College Coaches Making $20 Million Are Football Teams’ Trophy Assets 
Daniel Pullin, chancellor 
Josh Hoover, alumni 
Jan. 19, 2026 
Bloomberg

We Asked a Dietitian If Daily Multivitamins Are Really Worth Taking 
Anne VanBeber, professor  
Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering 
Jan. 19, 2026 
Verywell Health 

Megha Tolia Takes on Expanded Role With SMU Cox Spears Institute 
Michael Lahoud, alumni 
Jan. 19, 2026 
D Magazine 

New Study Flags Water Quality Concerns on Some Major and Regional Airlines 
Don Thushara Galbadage, associate professor
Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences 
Jan. 18, 2026 
Outside 

Filling the boots: Matt Carter rides his first stock show as leader 
Matt Carter, alumni 
Jan. 18, 2026 
Fort Worth Report 

Wanna bet? Prediction markets putting a price on the Texas Senate rumble 
Grant Ferguson, instructor II and director of public outreach 
AddRan College of Liberal Arts 
Jan. 16, 2026 
The Dallas Morning News 

The Insider Spot Where Celebrities Source One-of-a-Kind Vintage Pieces 
Chandler Guttersen, alumni 
Jan. 15, 2026 
AOL 

TCU launches ‘Landman’ class inspired by hit Paramount+ TV series to prep students for energy careers 
Tom Seng, assistant professor of professional practice  
Natalia Delgadillo, student 
Neeley School of Business 
Jan. 15, 2026 
CBS News

TCU launches ‘Landman 101’ course inspired by hit Paramount+ series filmed in North Texas 
Tom Seng, assistant professor of professional practice  
Neeley School of Business 
Jan. 15, 2026 
CBS News (video only) 

TCU students explore AI through a ‘human-centered’ lens in new course 
Sonja Watson, dean 
Muriel Cormican, associate dean of undergraduate studies 
Curt Rode, senior instructor 
AddRan College of Liberal Arts 
Jan. 15, 2026 
Fort Worth Report