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Care, Compassion, Cures

As diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s surge, TCU researchers focus on improving patients’ quality of life and supporting caregivers.

Journey Through Africa

Surrounded by nature’s splendor, Traveling Frogs find community, kindness and lessons on life’s fragility.

Judging With Mercy

Two TCU alumni judges help run an award-winning mental health court that erases criminal records and transforms lives — one person at a time.

After the Flood

Austin Dickson mobilized his foundation team to raise more than $100 million after historic floods devastated the Texas Hill Country last July.

Scholarly Pursuits

The Science & Engineering Research Center provides funding for students to pursue passion projects.

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Daniel W. Pullin in purple academic regalia smiling at podium during TCU chancellor inauguration ceremony.

Features

From the Chancellor: Daniel W. Pullin Shares Vision of Servant Leadership and Purpose

TCU’s 11th chancellor expresses gratitude to the community and outlines his approach to leading with humility, courage and purpose.

DJ Perera, TCU alumna, artist, and art educator, stands between two large framed artworks in what appears to be an art classroom or gallery space. Perera, wearing a black blazer over a dark shirt with black pants and glasses, leans against a table with one hand while looking directly at the camera. Easels, artwork, and student work line the walls in the background.

Alumni

DJ Perera Leads Students on the Digital Frontier Where Art Meets AI

Artist, educator and mentor DJ Perera is shaping Fort Worth’s art ecosystem one student at a time, blending tradition with technology.

Richard Sybesma, TCU Swim & Dive coach and alumnus, displays the “Go Frogs” hand sign while standing in front of a purple TCU Hall of Fame banner.

Personal Essay

Thanks for the Memories: Retirees Reflect on Some of Their Fondest TCU Moments

Six longtime TCU faculty and staff share what stands out after decades of service. The common thread? Students are at the heart of every memory, every triumph, every legacy worth preserving.

Sawyer Strosnider in a TCU Horned Frogs purple and black uniform stands on the field in a packed stadium, with arena scoreboards and crowd visible behind him.

Sports: Riff Ram

TCU Baseball’s Sawyer Strosnider is Eyeing Omaha in Year 2

After leading the nation in triples and earning Freshman Hitter of the Year honors, the Brock, Texas, native is ready to help the Horned Frogs reach the College World Series.

Kim Drenner, TCU alumna and head of environmental impact for Patagonia, sits barefoot on driftwood at a beach during golden hour, wearing a Patagonia sweater and jeans, with her hair blowing in the wind as she gazes thoughtfully toward the ocean. A wooden pier extends into the water in the background.

Features

Sustainable Sportswear: How TCU Grad Kim Drenner Enforces Patagonia’s Environmental Standards

Kim Drenner leads Patagonia’s environmental impact work, driving supply chain decarbonization and pushing the industry toward net zero.

Conductor Bobby Francis gestures while leading a performance at TCU's Amon G. Carter Stadium, with an American flag display and military personnel visible on the field behind him and a packed crowd in the stands.

Research + Discovery

Bobby Francis Fosters a Culture of Musical Excellence and Respect in the TCU Wind Symphony

The director of bands reflects on 25 years at TCU, guest-conducting military bands and why respect matters as much as talent.

Fort Worth historian Richard Selcer poses beside the city's famous panther statue, embodying his decades-long dedication to local history

Features

Discovering Fort Worth’s History with Richard Selcer, Who Wrote the Book on Hell’s Half Acre

The TCU Press all-time best-seller has spent decades chronicling the city’s hidden stories.

A man in business casual attire poses with SuperFrog, TCU's horned frog mascot wearing a purple jersey with number 1, in front of a fountain outside the School of Business building on campus.

Alumni

Pearce Edwards: How It Started … How It’s Going

The TCU alumnus returns as an assistant professor of political science, joining the faculty mentors who inspired his academic journey.

A pint of Guinness with a creamy head featuring latte art of the TCU Horned Frog mascot, sitting on a bar with additional Guinness branded glassware blurred in the background.

Features

Dublin Food Guide for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic

From Guinness Storehouse oysters to whiskey-infused steaks, five restaurants offer food and drink pairings for football fans visiting Ireland this August.

Illustration of two smiling students carrying a basket overflowing with household donations — including picture frames, a lamp, pillows, and plants — representing the ReFrog Initiative's move-out donation drive.

Campus News: Alma Matters

ReFrog Initiative Turns TCU Move-Out Waste into Community Donations

TCU’s ReFrog initiative collected 16,500 donated items during 2025 move-out week, diverting 74 dumpsters worth of goods from the landfill.

Stephanie Loken Edgett wears a white UTSA hard hat and orange safety vest on a construction site.

Web Extras

Horned Frog Foodies: Stephanie Loken Edgett

The Class of 2005 alumna wears many hats as director for university dining and retail services at UT San Antonio, overseeing 21 retail food locations.

Black-and-white photograph of Christopher Watts, former professor and dean of the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences, wearing a white collared shirt and sweater.

Latest News

Christopher R. Watts, Pioneering Researcher and Beloved Dean, Devoted His Career to Improving Lives Through Science

The longtime educator built nationally recognized programs at TCU that transformed research into care for Parkinson’s patients.

Student holds freshly harvested vegetables including potatoes, tomatoes, green beans and onions from a community garden.

Campus News: Alma Matters

TCU Senior Mark Sayegh Builds One Shade Greener Into Multi-Campus Environmental Nonprofit

A student movement tackles food insecurity through campus cleanups and community gardens across seven universities.

TCU College of Education Professor Michael Faggella-Luby poses in a thoughtful stance, chin resting on a clasped hand, in a photo illustration with a blue word-cloud background featuring terms such as Collaboration, Support, Research, Empathy and Dialogue.

Research + Discovery

TCU Professor Michael Faggella-Luby Reimagines Disability Support in Higher Education

New research and global collaboration are helping colleges improve outcomes for the 3.5 million American students with disabilities.

Portrait of Hal Roach Sr.

Alumni

Hal Roach Sr., TCU’s First Frog Club Director, Championed Student-Athletes for Decades

The Class of 1961 alum built unwavering support for Horned Frog athletics through years of fundraising and personal connection with fans.

Portrait of TCU alum Clarence Scharbauer III (Class of 1973) wearing a black sport coat, dress shirt and patterned tie, set against a grayish-purple background.

Alumni, Latest News

A Heart for TCU, A Life of Generosity

Clarence Scharbauer III was a longtime TCU Trustee and devoted Horned Frog, remembered for his leadership and lasting impact.

Line art illustration of Dallas skyline featuring iconic buildings including Reunion Tower, drawn in purple on cream background.

Alumni

TCU Alumni Chapter: Dallas

From mozzarella-making to animal shelter volunteering, explore the diverse activities connecting TCU alumni in Dallas year-round.

Photograph of Neeley researchers Patti Jordan and Laura Meade standing and smiling against a white shelf backdrop.

Research + Discovery

Remote Success

TCU professors help lead study to explore what helps remote workers feel supported and productive.