Winter 2015

Longtime physics professor tackled challenges as a “Masonic Home Mighty Mite,” worked on the Manhattan Project, performed world-class mathematics.

Business and science must join forces to solve the world’s needs, says guest researcher and Egyptian chemist Hassan Azzazy.

Acclaimed running back was All-American and College Football Hall of Famer, but also was campus leader who became an accomplished physician.

Jacopo Tezza understands the challenges and opportunities in devoting one’s life to tennis. He started playing the sport as a child in Verona, Italy, eventually becoming a top five singles competitor in the Italian junior ranks. His talents earned him a place on the tennis team at TCU. After graduation, Tezza spent some time on

Amanda Stevens always dreamed of becoming an Olympian. As a member of the swimming & diving team at TCU, Stevens excelled at the 100- and 200-yard breaststroke and 200-yard medley. She trained for the Olympic trials after graduation but did not make the team. “It was time to hang up the cap and goggles.” Stevens

Fort Worth’s small brewing company survived a weather catastrophe just in time for the craft beer craze.

Criminal Justice’s Michael Bachmann helps Honduran police use data collection and digital surveillance to anticipate threats.

Former TCU ROTC nurse Col. Nicole Kerkenbush ’92 returned to campus for the program’s 50th anniversary in October. Her advice to cadets today: Plan deliberately, take risks and realize that relationships matter most.

Evert Tennis Academy director Jacopo Tezza ’06 teaching on-court fundamentals, overcoming life challenges.

Amanda Stevens ’99 put a medical career on hold to test her Olympic mettle.