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Fall 2026 TCU Magazine Sits With the Machine

TCU News 8/21 3:35A jamie.plunkett@tcu.edu (Jamie Pl

The 2026 Fall edition of TCU Magazine explores the impact of AI on higher education,

TCC honors outstanding faculty, staff at 2026 Trailblazers Awards

TCC News 8/17 9:38A PR Marketing

FORT WORTH — Tarrant County College celebrated the faculty and staff whose talent and dedication continue to elevate student success at the annual awards ceremony Aug. 14. The 2026 Trailblazers Awards recognized employees for excellence in...

TCU Researcher Addresses Latest Horned Lizard Sightings

TCU News 8/11 8:59A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

Texas horned lizards have made encouraging headlines recently, with rare sightings and signs that some reintroduced populations may be reproducing in the wild.

Horned Frogs in the News, July 16-31, 2026

TCU News 8/5 4:55A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

From breaking down record oil profits amid U.S.-Iran fighting to explaining what pushes conspiracy theorists to act, calling for salary caps in college sports and tracing a path from the Cowboys sideline to medical school, Horned Frogs are...

TCU Celebrates Major Campus Construction Milestone

TCU News 8/3 5:07A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

The ceremonial topping out marks progress on projects that will expand student housing, strengthen campus infrastructure and support future growth.

TCU Students Explore the Geography Behind Buc-ee's Expansion

TCU News 7/31 9:00A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

TCU Announces Finalists for 2026 University Awards

TCU News 7/22 3:36A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

TCU has announced the faculty award nominees for 2026.

TCC launches bachelor’s degree in early childhood education this fall

TCC News 7/21 5:33A PR Marketing

State, regional approvals clear the way for TCC’s newest four-year pathway, expanding affordable teacher preparation in Tarrant County FORT WORTH, Texas — The teacher shortage facing North Texas schools has a fresh answer, and it starts at...

TCC secures top award in TRUE Pathways Grant workforce innovation competition

TCC News 7/16 9:00A PR Marketing

FORT WORTH, Texas — Tarrant County College has received a $200,000 Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Pathways Design and Planning Grant. The award furthers a $4.7 million state investment in workforce development aimed at...

TCU Alumnus Named to National College Sports Leadership Role

TCU News 7/15 3:33A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

Kenny Thompson Jr. '03 has been named the inaugural head of strategic communications and external affairs for the College Sports Commission.

The Wall Street Journal Features TCU Enrollment Leader on Admissions Essays

TCU News 7/10 6:34A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

Heath Einstein, vice provost for enrollment management at TCU, spoke with The Wall Street Journal about reducing the number of essays students must submit during the application process.

TCU Earns Top Financial Grade from Forbes

TCU News 7/10 4:46A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

Dallas Morning News Highlights TCUs Leadership in AI Education

TCU News 7/10 4:26A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

As artificial intelligence transforms the workplace, The Dallas Morning News highlighted Texas Christian University's comprehensive approach to preparing students for an AI-enabled future.