Research + Discovery Archives

Studio photograph of TCU Dean of Admission Mandy Castro, wearing a purple sports jacket and black dress, holding a purple foam finger shaped like the "Go Frogs" hand sign with white text reading "Go Frogs" on the front.

Winter 2025

Frog Finder

How does TCU choose each incoming class? Dean of Admission Mandy Castro breaks down holistic review, freedom-of-expression submissions and what she looks for in future Horned Frogs.

Photograph of TCU professor and researcher Andrew Ledbetter seated in a black desk chair, smiling toward the camera with his feet up. He wears a black Taylor Swift “The Eras Tour” T-shirt, and a matching tour poster hangs on the wall behind him.

Winter 2025

Exploring the Taylorverse

Professor Andrew Ledbetter uses data analysis to uncover the key themes linking Taylor Swift’s lyrics and her widespread fan appeal.

Photograph of film, television, and digital media instructor Charity Robinson standing in front of a green screen, holding a headset, with filmmaking equipment in the background.

Fall 2025

Cinema as Service

TCU’s documentary film class teaches skills and heart.

Photograph of TCU professor and entrepreneur Michael Sherrod seated in a black wheeled office chair, his right foot slung across his left leg and left hand resting under his chin. He wears black glasses, a black dress shirt, brown pants and brown shoes.

Fall 2025

Getting Down to Business

Michael Sherrod challenges students and faculty to embrace uncertainty, think entrepreneurially and create a human-centered future.

Maura Lindenfeld stands with three students in scrubs, observing a fourth student in scrubs and light blue gloves who is preparing a syringe.

Summer 2025

Maura Lindenfeld’s Research Reveals Barriers for Male Nursing Students

The educator wants men to feel a sense of belongingness in TCU’s nursing program.

TCU film professor Kim Owczarski holds a 'Jaws'-themed board game while standing against a white backdrop.

Summer 2025

Screen Studies

Kimberly Owczarski prepares students for the ever-evolving media landscape.

Burnett School of Medicine student Angel Sheu stands holding boxes of Narcan, with two police officers and a police SUV in the background.

Spring 2025

Tech to the Rescue

A simple QR code developed by a TCU medical student could expand naloxone access and help cut opioid deaths.

Dru Riddle stands in a simulation lab in the Annie R. Bass Building,

Endeavors 2025

Health Studies Miss One Big Factor

Dru Riddle’s team finds that structural reforms are needed to address racial health inequities.

Spring 2025

Spiritual Support

Todd Boling draws from his education, experience and faith to serve the campus community.