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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.

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.

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.

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.

Map of the Races of Europe and Adjoining Portions of Asia and Africa

Research + Discovery

Are DNA Ancestry Tests Harmful?

DNA mail-in kit results may lead consumers to reinforce stereotypes, researchers find.

Andrew de la Torre stands among agave plants in a desert landscape, wearing a denim shirt, jeans, baseball cap and sunglasses, smiling at the camera.

Latest News, Web Extras

Horned Frog Foodies: Andrew de la Torre

TCU alumnus Andrew de la Torre ’01 launched La Pulga Spirits to bring additive-free Mexican tequila, mezcal and sotol to the U.S.

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.

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

Director of Bands Bobby Francis Brings New Music and Opportunities to 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.

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.

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.

TCU baseball player Jack Bell stands among teammates, wearing a white and purple Horned Frogs uniform with eye black and red-tinted sunglasses resting on his cap.

TCU’s Jack Bell on Transferring from Texas A&M and Life After Baseball

The Corpus Christi native discusses his decision to leave College Station, hitting a pinch-hit grand slam in his first Horned Frog at-bat and why he wants to become a sports agent.

TCU Horned Frogs baseball player Cole Cramer in a purple "Frogs" jersey and gray pants makes a throw across the infield during warm-ups or a game, with College World Series appearance banners for 2016, 2017, and 2023 visible on the outfield wall behind him.

Horned Frog Hardball Q&A: Senior Cole Cramer Talks Consistency and Clubhouse Culture

The second baseman discusses discipline at the plate, growing into a club house leader and what it takes to sustain success as Big 12 play approaches.

TCU outfielder Chase Brunson in a purple Frogs jersey and batting helmet during a practice or pregame warmup.

TCU Baseball Midseason Recap: Frogs Still in Big 12 Hunt Despite Injuries and Road Struggles

Kirk Saarloos’ squad is leaning on a talented lineup and a resilient bullpen to stay competitive in a tightly bunched conference race.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TCU Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences researchers, from left, Gregory Collins, Vaughna Galvin and Yan Zhang stand in front of a piece of digital imaging equipment.

Research + Discovery

TCU-Trained Nurse Anesthetist Offers Treatment for Long Covid-Induced Loss of Smell

Stellate ganglion blocks — numbing injections into neck nerves — restored smell and taste for 75 percent of long Covid patients. Harris College researchers published the results to global acclaim.

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.

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.

TCU quarterback Sonny Gibbs, in uniform without a helmet, winds up to throw in an early 1960s promotional photo.

Alumni

Guy “Sonny” Gibbs, TCU Quarterback Legend and Hall of Famer Who Toppled No. 1 Texas, Dies at 85

The “Graham Giant” spent six decades as one of TCU’s most beloved figures, on the field and far beyond it.

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

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.

Photograph of people dressed in Vegas Golden Knights attire and holding team signs while participating in a parade.

Web Extras

Stars, Stripes and Summerlin

Alumna Lezlie Barnson-DeNardin has helped organize the Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade for 30 years.

Group photo of smiling mentors and mentees from a Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences mentoring program pairing TCU undergraduates with high school students.

Belonging in STEM: How the Pre-Health Professions Institute Shapes Young Scholars’ Futures

From middle school classrooms to college labs, mentorship and outreach programs introduce underrepresented students to opportunities across science, engineering, math and medicine.