Nonprofits

Javier listens to his own heart during an exam by Dr. Wendy Bonnell at Ruth's Place health clinic in Granbury, Texas. Photo by Ross Hailey

Spring 2019

Dr. Wendy Bonnell Cares for Kids at Ruth’s Place Clinic

The pediatrician considers numerous determinants of health in her practice at the Granbury, Texas, nonprofit.

Dr. Alison Lunsford talks to a patient's mother about blood sugar levels. Photo by Ralph Duke

Spring 2019

Dr. Alison Lunsford Leads Nonprofit for Diabetic Children

The endocrinologist heads the Diabetic Foundation of the High Plains and runs Camp New Day.

Dr. J Mack Slaughter strums a guitar with Lilianna, 10, as part of the physician's visit with his nonprofit Music Meets Medicine. Photo by Rodger Mallison

Spring 2019

Dr. J Mack Slaughter Focuses on Healing the Spirit

The emergency room physician started Music Meets Medicine to give children with long-term illnesses a creative escape.

Thi Nguyen '15, My Le, a junior justice major, and Nguyet "Nikki" Nguyen '17 were all valedictorians of their classes at Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth. Photo by Joyce Marshall

Winter 2019

Sisters Inspire Each Other, Their Community

The three went from being valedictorians, to Community Scholars and now young women dedicated to making the world a better place.

Fall 2018

Michelle Bauml: Social Studies Activist

The Winter Professor in Early Childhood Education leverages her experience as an elementary school teacher to create broad educational — and social — change.

Choral conductor Deborah Simpkin King has made a name for herself by bringing audiences together with choral music and choral composers in innovative ways. Photo by Beatriz Terrazas

Summer 2018

Songs of a Visionary

Deborah Simpkin King creates transformative concert experiences.

Kevin Lintz teaches chess after school. Photo by Carolyn Cruz

Summer 2018

Montessori School of Fort Worth Brings Success

Over the course of five decades, the school has developed lifelong learners.

During a visit to TCU, Katherine Spillar said Wonder Woman made the cover of Ms. magazine’s first edition in 1972 because she represents “the use of power for good.” Wonder Woman returned to the cover to mark the magazine’s 45th anniversary. Photo by Leo Wesson

TCU Magazine Podcast

TCU Magazine Podcast: Katherine Spillar and Carmen Rios

Ms. magazine put sexual harassment on its cover in 1977 and now the executive editor lends a hand to the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements.

Katherine Spillar '75 is the executive editor of Ms. Magazine and co-founder/executive director of the Feminist Majority Foundation. Photo by Max S. Gerber

Spring 2018

Katherine Spillar Fights for Feminism

Activist helps lead the charge for gender equality.

Amanda Allison works with a student at Fort Worth's International Newcomers Academy, a school for recent immigrants. Photo by Carolyn Cruz

Winter 2018

Using Art to Treat Illness and Trauma

Amanda Allison and her students at TCU earned acclaim for designing therapeutic art programs.

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