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.

FW Inc. names TCC Chancellor LeBlanc to Top 500 Most Influential

TCC News 5/15 5:00A CECILIA JACOBS

FORT WORTH, Texas — Tarrant County College Chancellor and CEO Elva LeBlanc is one of the 500 most influential North Texans (education category) in Fort Worth Inc. selections published in the magazine’s summer 2025 issue. “This prestigious mention...

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.

Female veteran and TCC student wins prestigious fellowship from Purdue University

TCC News 5/8 5:13A PR & Marketing

FORT WORTH, Texas — The transition to civilian life after military service can be challenging for some veterans. Tarrant County College student Jefflynn Hall has lived this reality but may have found the help she needs through the Veterans...

TCC serves those who have served our country

TCC News 5/8 4:58A PR & Marketing

FORT WORTH, Texas – Hundreds of veterans and military connected students receive help each year through Tarrant County College’s award-winning Veterans Resource Centers, which provide wrap-around services for veterans, active duty, Reserve/Guard...

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...

Tarrant County College launches Alternative Teacher Certification program

TCC News 5/7 9:02A PR Marketing

FORT WORTH, TX — A new program at Tarrant County College takes aim at the shortage of qualified teachers in the region. TCC received its approval as an Educator Preparation Program offering an Alternative Teacher Certification pathway at the...

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.

National Teacher Appreciation Day is May 6: Here are deals for educators in North Texas

CBS DFW Education 5/6 1:34A Lacey Beasley

Tuesday, May 6 is Teacher Appreciation Day and schools across North Texas are using the week to celebrate educators any way they can. It's part of Teacher Appreciation Week, which is May 5-9. From private to public school , in the classroom or...

Taylor Sheridan to Receive Honorary Degree at TCU Spring 2025 Commencement

TCU News 5/5 1:00P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

TCU will honor the acclaimed filmmaker, writer and producer on Friday, May 9, with the university's first ceremony solely for graduate students kicking off commencement weekend for over 2,900 Horned Frogs.

TCU Women's Beach Volleyball: Road to the National Championship Ends with Splash in the Ocean

TCU News 5/5 11:25A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

A program first is celebrated alongside TCU leadership and continues to put the university in the NCAA national championship mix.

Horned Frogs in the News, April 16-30, 2025

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From nuclear energy expansion to Cheetos, media come to TCU for news and thought leadership.