TCU for Texans Expands Access to a Horned Frog Education

TCU News 8/5 7:04P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

An ambitious aid initiative is removing financial barriers to obtaining a TCU degree by providing tuition - as well as assistance for food and housing - for qualifying residents.

New Plaza to Honor TCU's Past, Present, Future

TCU News 8/5 7:01P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

Located in the Academic Commons, the project will incorporate new work, as well as the existing statue of founders Addison and Randolph Clark.

TCU Heads Down the Trail to a Greener Campus

TCU News 8/1 3:29A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

TCU's Campus Master Plan calls for a more vibrant, connected, walkable campus. That translates into more outdoor gathering spaces, pedestrian friendliness and a potential link to the Trinity River's trail network.

Here's where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North Texas before classes...

CBS DFW Education 7/29 7:17A CBS Texas Staff

With the first day of school quickly approaching, some school districts and organizations are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack giveaways, health checkups, and vendors with resources. Here is a list of...

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD parents, community members sue after 4 schools closed

CBS DFW Education 6/27 4:40A Julia Falcon

A group of parents is suing Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD over violations they said led to school closures. The lawsuit alleged that school officials and trustees violated state transparency and nepotism laws. The parents said this contributed to...

Reuben Burch to Focus on Funding, Scholarly Productivity as Vice Provost for Research

TCU News 6/9 4:14A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

The dynamic and entrepreneurial-minded executive research administrator brings extensive leadership experience in both higher education and industry and will provide vision, direction and strategic planning.

Innovation in Orbit: TCU Team Designs for NASA's Future

TCU News 6/3 9:42P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

Fashion met science recently as an interdisciplinary team of undergraduate fashion merchandising and biochemistry students won the 2025 Best Innovation Award for its spacesuit design.

More North Texas school districts are switching to 4-day weeks. Here's why.

CBS DFW Education 5/29 4:59A Lacey Beasley

More public school districts in Texas are turning to shorter school weeks , including several in North Texas. For the 2025-2026 school year, Kennedale ISD in Tarrant County and Ponder ISD in Denton County will transition to a four-day school week....

Fort Worth ISD board gives final approval to close 18 schools amid budget woes, enrollment decline

CBS DFW Education 5/21 12:49A Doug Myers

Fort Worth ISD's Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a sweeping plan to close 14 additional campuses over the next four years, bringing the total number of closures to 18 . The decision comes as the district faces a $17 million budget shortfall...

A Legacy of Library Leaders

TCU News 5/20 8:29P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

In the 100th year of the Mary Couts Burnett Library, three library leaders take a trip down memory lane.

Horned Frogs in the News, May 1-15, 2025

TCU News 5/20 8:24P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

From Taylor Sheridan to voice cloning, media come to TCU for news and thought leadership.

Harris College Graduate Heads Across the Globe to Provide Care

TCU News 5/14 1:24P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

Tom Strandwitz III '25 will spend two weeks aboard the Africa Mercy Ship, participating in the inaugural Student Nursing Program.

Event Celebrates Achievements of Ron Parker, Other Horned Frog Leaders

TCU News 5/14 1:18P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

At the 2025 Leadership Awards Celebration, five remarkable Horned Frogs were honored, including the late TCU Trustee.

Landman creator Taylor Sheridan to receive honorary degree during TCU commencement

CBS DFW Education 5/8 3:17A Julia Falcon

Among college graduates at Texas Christian University this weekend, Fort Worth native and Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan will be receiving an honorary Doctor of Letters degree. TCU said the honorary degree will be given to Sheridan during...

Bleeding Purple as a Family: Mother, Son to Earn Graduate Degrees at TCU Spring 2025 Commencement

TCU News 5/6 4:29A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

Mother's Day is upon us. Commencement weekend is upon us. TCU's first-ever graduate-only ceremony is upon us. And for two TCU graduates, it's all setting the perfect scene.