Horned Frogs in the News, June 16-30, 2026
From launching a $10 million athlete engineering institute to explaining oil markets after the Iran conflict, weighing in on Serena Williams' return and tracing a path from Fort Worth to "Saturday Night Live," Horned Frogs are driving conversations across energy, health, politics, sports and culture.
On the Fourth of July, as travel runs high, we ask, how energy independent are we really?
Tom Seng, assistant professor of professional practice in energy finance
Ralph Lowe Energy Institute
Neeley School of Business
June 30, 2026
WGCU
How Wesley Gentle and Arts Fort Worth Are Building a Stronger Creative Community in Cowtown
Wesley Gentle, alumni
Neeley School of Business
June 30, 2026
PaperCity
TCU students help address orphaned well issue
Nikki Morris, executive director
Ashley Titus, associate director
Ralph Lowe Energy Institute
Neeley School of Business
June 29, 2026
MRT
TCU students help address orphaned well issue
Nikki Morris, executive director
Ashley Titus, associate director
Ralph Lowe Energy Institute
Neeley School of Business
June 29, 2026
Fort Worth Star Telegram
Serena Williams broke barriers for Black girls in tennis. Her return could do the same for mothers.
Kristie Bunton, dean and professor of journalism
Bob Schieffer College of Communication
Neeley School of Business
June 29, 2026
19th News
Inflation Is Falling... So Why Does Everything Still Cost So Much?
John Harvey, Hal Wright Professor of Economics
AddRan College of Liberal Arts
June 28, 2026
The 9Innings Podcast
Texas public schools are central to Gina Hinojosa’s bid for governor. Will voters care?
Jim Riddlesperger, professor emeritus
AddRan College of Liberal Arts
June 27, 2026
Fort Worth Report
Professor Omri Even-Tov wins American Accounting Association Best Paper Award
Shana Clor-Proell, professor, department chair and Duncan Faculty Fellow
Neeley School of Business
June 23, 2026
UC Berkeley Haas
How U.S. peace talks with Iran could impact oil and gas prices
Tom Seng, assistant professor of professional practice in energy finance
Ralph Lowe Energy Institute
Neeley School of Business
June 23, 2026
KERA News
Will gas prices keep falling? Experts weigh in
Tom Seng, assistant professor of professional practice in energy finance
Ralph Lowe Energy Institute
Neeley School of Business
June 22, 2026
ABC News
As the oil crisis eases, the global scramble to replenish reserves begins
Tom Seng, assistant professor of professional practice in energy finance
Neeley School of Business
Ralph Lowe Energy Institute
June 22, 2026
Marketplace
TCU prof adds to analysis of Iran progress
Ralph Carter, Piper Professor
AddRan College of Liberal Arts
June 22, 2026
660 AM The Answer
The Real Economic Damage From the Iran Conflict Is Far From Over
Ashley Titus, associate director
Ralph Lowe Energy Institute
June 18, 2026
Real Clear markets
TCU’s Roach Institute of Athlete Engineering Launches With $10M Foundation Gift
Daniel Pullin, chancellor
Jim Weinstein, director
Roach Institute of Athlete Engineering
Zachary M. Gillen, associate professor
Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Spencer Tatum, chief athlete liaison
Michael Mydlo, performance science lead
Anna Grace Dill, engineering research lead
Amy Roach Bailey, alumni
Floyd Wormley Jr., provost
June 18, 2026
Dallas Innovates
Top Nursing Schools With Consistently High NCLEX Pass Rates
Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences
June 17, 2026
Nurse.org
Press-On Nails Have Become the Ultimate Fashion and Beauty Accessory In 2026
Sharrona Pearl, Andrews Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies
John V. Roach Honors College
June 17, 2026
Marie Claire
TCU Announces Launch of Roach Institute of Athlete Engineering
June 17, 2026
Fort Worth Business Press
Not just for athletes: TCU’s new institute targets performance under pressure
Amy Roach Bailey, alumni
Daniel Pullin, chancellor
Jim Weinstein, director
Roach Institute of Athlete Engineering
Reuben Burch, vice provost for research
Office of the Provost
June 17, 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TCU receives $10M for athletic engineering facility
Daniel Pullin, chancellor
June 16, 2026
WFAA
His brothers played for TCU football. Now this recruit is headed to Fort Worth
Sonny Dykes, football coach
Athletics
Devean Deal, alumni
Markis Deal, junior
Jun 16, 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
With $10M boost, TCU launches institution that can study athletes, workers — and dogs
Amy Roach Bailey, alumni
Daniel Pullin, chancellor
Jim Weinstein, director
Roach Institute of Athlete Engineering
Reuben Burch, vice provost for research
June 16, 2026
Fort Worth Report
TCU Launches Roach Institute for Athlete Engineering With $10 Million Gift
Jim Weinstein, director
Roach Institute of Athlete Engineering
Michael Mydlo, performance science lead
Anna Grace Dill, engineering research lead
Spencer Tatum, chief athlete liaison
Mike Buddie, director of intercollegiate athletics
Floyd Wormley Jr., provost
June 16, 2026
Fort Worth Inc.
Sophie Cunningham crowns Olivia Miles as WNBA Rookie of the Year
Olivia Miles, alumni
June 16, 2026
USA Today
Savanna Dastrup, alumni
June 16, 2026
People
Named AANA fellow, Rabe recognized for leadership in nurse anesthesiology
Cora Rabe, alumni
June 16, 2026
The University of Texas Medical Branch
TCU Grad Jeremy Culhane on His Road to ‘Saturday Night Live’
Jeremy Culhane, alumni
Grant Moore, alumni
Tori Twomey, alumni
June 16, 2026
Dallas Innovates
See which North Texas schools made U.S. News ‘best global universities’ rankings
June 16, 2026
The Dallas Morning News
Hear from 25-year-old CEO leading Dallas’ first new bank in nearly 2 decades
Kelly Slaughter, professor of professional practice
Neeley School of Business
June 15, 2026
Dallas Business Journal
