Editorial: The spotlight is on Kerry Oct 29, 2009
"We may have just averted a crisis of government in Afghanistan. This may be the biggest thing that Kerry has done, other than run for president," Ralph G. Carter a professor at Texas Christian University who co-authored a book on the history of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, told the Boston Globe. On his return to Washington, Kerry met with President Barack Obama to discuss Afghanistan. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
UH coach in running for Bryant award Oct 28, 2009
Two other Texas coaches are among the 20 names on the watch list, including Mack Brown of the University of Texas and Gary Patterson of Texas Christian University. The Bryant Awards honor excellence in coaching while raising funds to fight heart disease and stroke. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Allen, Overton join Wave newsroom staff Oct 26, 2009
Allen is a recent graduate of Texas Christian University with a degree in broadcast journalism. She worked as a reporter for the TCU Daily Skiff newspaper, a producer and reporter for TCU News Now, and also did an internship with WOAI-TV in San Antonio. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Obituaries for Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 (18) Oct 25, 2009
with an eye toward working in the aeronautical industry and later earned his masters in business administration at Texas Christian University. He was soon hired by General Dynamics in Fort Worth, working in procurement on fighter jets. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Clemson loss could be historic Oct 24, 2009
The Tigers are 0-8 since, getting outscored 215-141, including a pair of close losses this year to Georgia Tech (30-27) and Texas Christian University (14-10), both of whom were ranked No. 15 when facing Clemson. The Tigers then lost by three points at Maryland on Oct. 3 and gladly took a week to regroup before easily beating Wake Forest 38-3 a week ago, the fourth-largest victory margin for Clemson in ACC play over the past nine years. (The Augusta Chronicle)
LISD athletic rules spark controversy Oct 24, 2009
Matt Manly, a 2008 CPHS graduate who now runs for Texas Christian University in Ft. Worth, also said he believes out-of-state travel is unnecessary. If you make a big deal about out-of-state travel, other organizations will want to do it too and where will it stop. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Fort Worth police investigate sex assault of TCU student Oct 23, 2009
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Texas Christian University says it will increase the number of patrol officers at night after a student reported being sexually assaulted by a stranger, according to the student newspaper. TCU police Lt. Abad Ramiro said the increased patrols would remain as long as needed, the Daily Skiff reported. (KHOU.com, TX)
Mr. Karzai bows to reality Oct 23, 2009
"We may have just averted a crisis of government in Afghanistan. This may be the biggest thing that Kerry has done, other than run for president," says Ralph Carter, a professor at Texas Christian University who has co-written a book on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which Mr. Kerry now chairs. Mr. Kerry also has emerged as an influential and articulate critic of a war where the parallels to the one he first fought in and then fought against in Vietnam some four decades ago are eerily... (Albany Times Union)
‘BIG PLAYS COME TO ME’ -- Brenham senior Ken-neth Allen has two TDs and counting in 2009 Oct 22, 2009
But Troy Green, then a freshman, began to blossom as a linebacker alongside senior and Texas Christian University commit Trenton Thomas, giving the Cubs three talented players to fill two vacancies. The Cubs decided once again to call upon Allen to move to help the team. (Brenham Banner, TX)
For Kerry, a diplomatic triumph Oct 21, 2009
This may be the biggest thing that Kerry has done, other than run for president, said Ralph G. Carter a professor at Texas Christian University who co-authored a book on the history of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Deborah DeMoss Fonseca, a former senior aide to Senator Jesse Helms, a North Carolina Republican who famously wielded his clout as head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said that Kerry is beginning to do the same. (Boston Globe)
Bales has big return for Panthers -- Senior intercepted pass vs. Granger in his return from hand injury Oct 10, 2009
He is thinking about going to Texas Tech or Texas Christian University. I want to major in health and fitness and minor in business administration, Bales said. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Greystar Resources Appoints Geoff Chater Vice President Corporate Development Oct 6, 2009
Degree in Geology from Texas Christian University and has over 22 years of experience in the mining industry. Mr. Chater is a Principal of Namron Advisors, a corporate communications consultancy and from 1999-2008, held the position of Manager of Corporate Relations for copper producer First Quantum Minerals Ltd. During his career, Mr. Chater held similar positions with Nevada Pacific Gold Ltd., Eldorado Gold Corporation, Fairbanks Gold Corporation and Ivanhoe Capital Corporation. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Gators' Tebow undergoes further tests Sep 30, 2009
The backup told multiple media outlets that he had hoped to play against Georgia Tech on Sept. 10 and last week against Texas Christian University. Korn said he won't review his future until after the season. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Cubs’ Walker piling up big hits -- Senior playmaker considering offer from Colorado St. Sep 26, 2009
The only Cub with more tackles was inside linebacker Trenton Thomas, who is now playing at Texas Christian University. Anything that will help the team, I ll play, said Walker, who sometimes switched between the two positions within the same game. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Horned Frogs brace for Tigers' athleticism Sep 26, 2009
CLEMSON, S.C. -- Texas Christian University coach Gary Patterson isn t worried about busting the BCS or raising the national profile of the No. 15 Horned Frogs. He is aware TCU (2-0) will do both if it gets past Clemson (2-1) today. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Oral Roberts inaugurates 3rd university president Sep 26, 2009
The Carolina Panthers have named Danny Morrison, most recently the athletics director at Texas Christian University, team president. He will assume responsibilities, which include heading the team's business operations and Bank of America Stadium business interests, in about a month. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Burton lineman eyes collegiate football Sep 25, 2009
Heitmann s father played for the Houston Cougars from 1983-85, and Heitmann is interested in playing college ball for Texas Christian University or Texas State University. My dad is my motivator, we are pretty close, Heitmann said. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Lions Visit Santa Barbara in Lone Match this Week Sep 23, 2009
Freshman garnered Tournament MVP honors after excelling at the 2009 Nike/Molten Invitational hosted by Texas Christian University. Bergsma collected 46 kills over the three matches played, averaging 4. (Lmulions.com)
Rangers sign first-round pick Scheppers Sep 18, 2009
They were unable to sign pitcher Matt Purke, their first-round pick out of Houston Klein High School, who has since enrolled at Texas Christian University. But Daniels said that did not make them even more motivated to sign Scheppers. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Carolina Panthers taking a hit in sponsorships, suite sales Sep 12, 2009
Morrison, the athletic director at Texas Christian University, replaces Mark Richardson, who resigned in a surprise move on Sept. 1. (His brother, stadium operations president Jon Richardson, also left the same day. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Morrison ready to tackle Panthers job Sep 9, 2009
The owner placed a call to Texas Christian University athletic director Danny Morrison over the weekend, telling Morrison of a possible extraordinary opportunity that might be coming open with the NFL franchise soon, Morrison said in an interview Wednesday afternoon. With little else to go on, Morrison didn t really know what to think. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Castro book recounts life of adversity Sep 5, 2009
Texas Christian University Press published the 138-page paperback book that contains some 20 historic photos. It is available at Barnes in Tucson or online through. (Nogales International, AZ)
49ers, Raiders lag on franchise value list Sep 4, 2009
Briefly: Panthers owner Jerry Richardson hired Texas Christian University athletic director Danny Morrison as team president, a day after the surprising resignations of his sons, Mark and Jon Richardson. Quarterback Brett Favre will not play in the Vikings' preseason finale. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Panthers hire TCU athletics director as president Sep 3, 2009
Richardson hired Texas Christian University athletic director Danny Morrison on Wednesday. He'll take over for Mark Richardson, who abruptly resigned a day earlier along with his brother Jon, who ran Bank of America Stadium. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Lions Look to Continue Hot Start at UNLV Tournament Sep 3, 2009
LMU came out strong in its season-opener on Friday at the Texas Christian University Invitational, sweeping Grambling State, 25-15, 25-15, 25-18 ... LMU defeated host Texas Christian University in four sets to claim the Tournament Championship on Saturday night, 25-18, 25-23, 16-25, 25-16. (Lmulions.com)
Panthers name new president Sep 3, 2009
Morrison has served the last four years as Director of Athletics at Texas Christian University. He will assume responsibilities in approximately one month. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Breyfogle Big 12 Player of the Week Sep 1, 2009
The Bears return to action tomorrow in a mid-week, non-conference tilt at Texas Christian University. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m. in the University Rec Center on the campus of TCU in Fort Worth, Texas. (Baylorbears.com)
Volleyball Sweeps UNO at Houston Aug 31, 2009
The Bears will be back in action on Tuesday at 7 p.m. with a match at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. . (Baylorbears.com)
Schools around globe mullclosures Aug 31, 2009
Students walk the campus of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. Multiple confirmed cases of swine flu have been reported at the private university. (MSNBC -- Health)
Swine flu rises at US colleges as students return Aug 30, 2009
Texas Christian University. University of Tennessee. (Yahoo News)
Lions Defeat TCU for Tournament Championship, 3-1 Aug 30, 2009
FORT WORTH, Texas - LMU (3-0) defeated host Texas Christian University (2-1) in four sets to claim the TCU Invitational Tournament Championship on Saturday night, 25-18, 25-23, 16-25, 25-16. Following the match, freshman was named Tournament MVP, while sophomores and were named to the All-Tournament team. (Lmulions.com)
Lions Sweep Grambling State to Start Season Aug 29, 2009
FORT WORTH, Texas - LMU (1-0) came out strong in its season-opener on Friday at the Texas Christian University Invitational, sweeping Grambling State (0-1), 25-15, 25-15, 25-18. The Lions hit. (Lmulions.com)
College swine flu cases spike as classes begin Aug 28, 2009
Aphoto taken Tuesdayshows a bottle of hand sanitizer and a sign about swine flu on a window in front of Marilyn Hallam at the health center at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas ... At Texas Christian University, 10 students were diagnosed with swine flu on the first day of class Monday. (MSNBC -- Health)
Employee’s Loyalty To Workplace Damaged By Unfair Treatment Aug 28, 2009
The research, headed by Michael S. Cole, PhD at the Texas Christian University, tracks the downward spiral process which is triggered when an employee experiences perceived injustices at the work. Such events create a major stressor which may potentially lead to damaged psychological well being and extreme emotional exhaustion, which directly affect a worker s ability to cope with workload demands and performance-related expectations. (Science Daily)
CDC Distances Itself from Flu Gloom Aug 27, 2009
A hand sanitizer machine is seen at the student recreation center at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, on Aug, 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes). (CBS News -- Health)
Season Begins at TCU Tournament Aug 27, 2009
Junior Becky Stehling and the Lions will open the season on the road at the Texas Christian University Tournament this weekend ... The Lions will open the 2009 season this weekend on the road at the Texas Christian University tournament ... LMU will battle Grambling State to open tournament play on Friday before meeting Arkansas and Texas Christian University on Saturday. (Lmulions.com)
Private universities market new G.I. Bill Aug 26, 2009
Texas Christian University in Fort Worth also is forming a committee to determine how to attract veterans and what services to offer once they are here, said Lisa Albert, a TCU spokeswoman. We know it s a difficult transition for veterans after being gone so long and after seeing what they ve seen in a foreign land, said Blair Blackburn, executive vice president at Dallas Baptist University. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
2009 Lions Defeat Alumnae, 3-1 Aug 23, 2009
The Lions open the regular season on August 28 at the Texas Christian University Tournament. . (Lmulions.com)
LMU Hosts Annual Alumnae Match Saturday Aug 21, 2009
The match will serve as a tune-up for the current Lions, who open the 2009 regular season Friday, August 28, against Grambling State at the Texas Christian University Tournament. . (Lmulions.com)
IT’S A START -- Cubs dominate early, falter late in preseason scrimmage with Bellville Aug 18, 2009
Sophomore inside linebacker Tim Cole, who is competing for the right to replace recent graduate and current Texas Christian University player Trenton Thomas, was one of the highlights of the Cubs scrimmage. One thing that was answered was how Tim Cole would play, and he didn t do anything to hurt his campaign to be the middle linebacker, West said. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Brenham ISD to honor four alumni Aug 16, 2009
She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Texas Christian University in 1988, where she was a four-year letterman in Woman s Golf and an Academic All-Southwest Conference. Additionally she finished in the Top 50 in the individual golf rankings of Division I-A. Upon graduation from TCU, Kolkhorst remained with the university as Assistant Director of Sports Information and then Director of Athletics Marketing. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Red Raiders hire interim mens and womens swimming coach Aug 8, 2009
Prior to Kutztown, Goodhart spent three years as a graduate assistant coach at Texas Christian University where she helped guide two athletes to NCAA Division I provisional cuts and was on staff for the mens conference championship that was achieved in 2005. This is a big role, but Ive been doing a lot of work over the last five years to get prepared for an opportunity like this, Goodhart said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Cubs picked to win 18-4A despite losses Aug 6, 2009
Brenham returns seven starters from last season s team, but of the four starters the Cubs have lost, one, Trenton Thomas, is playing at Texas Christian University and the other two, Kendrick Washington and Kendrell Washington, are playing for Tulane University. Despite this, Dave Campbell s Texas Football magazine has named the Cubs as the team to beat in District 18-4A, and figures Brenham to wrest the title away from a Huntsville Hornets squad that intends to build upon last season s district... (Brenham Banner, TX)
MAKING AN IMPACT -- Cubs building defense around experienced returners and defensive line Aug 6, 2009
Weak safety Rodney Hubert returns for his junior season, as does defensive end Christian McBride, and the Cubs are looking at another sophomore, Tim Cole, to fill the hole left by departed linebacker Trenton Thomas, who is now playing at Texas Christian University. It will be a defensive unit marked by a blend of experience and youth, but primarily underlined by the defining unit of most every Cub defense since coach Glen West came to Brenham 11 seasons ago speed. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Young entrepreneurs to buy bank and move HQ to Austin Aug 6, 2009
Gandy s partner, Paul, is an Austin native who attracted a measure of attention in 2005 when as a 17-year-old high school student he was named a finalist in the Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year program at Texas Christian University and awarded a $1,000 scholarship. In May, their company, Austin Bancshares Inc., signed a purchase agreement with Colorado Valley s holding company, La Grange Bancshare Inc.. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
PG South: Decision Day approaches for Seton-LaSalle grad Aug 6, 2009
The Rangers' top pick (14th overall) Matt Purke, a left-hander from Klein, Texas, has not yet signed after committing to play at Texas Christian University. "Guys from around here don't go to junior colleges in the south because they aren't strong enough academically to go to a four-year school," DelSardo said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Lions Picked to Finish Sixth in Competitive WCC Aug 5, 2009
LMU's pursuit to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2005 begins on August 28 at the Texas Christian University Tournament. The Lions will hit the floor once before that trip, hosting their annual Alumnae Match on August 22. (Lmulions.com)
College Life: College search and applications Aug 4, 2009
Katie Vance is a student at Texas Christian University in the Schieffer School of Journalism, where she is majoring in broadcast journalism and political science. Reader Comments Comments are limited to 200 words or less. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Two Cubs already have plans for 2010 -- Wide receiver Reese committed to Utah while safety Hall commits to SMU Jul 30, 2009
Walker has visited Texas A Texas Christian University has already expressed interest. They re just waiting to see his senior year, West said. (Brenham Banner, TX)
La. Knights 18s go 5-1 in Premier World Series Jul 25, 2009
The Knights 18s lost their first game of the tournament 4-3 against the Austin Slam Sox at Texas Christian University on Friday. Livingston had a good day, going 3-3 with a double and a run batted in. (Covington News Banner, LA)
Marist Women's Basketball Head Coach Brian Giorgis Participates In Women's Basketball Mock Selection Jul 21, 2009
Those who attended in addition to Giorgis were: Geno Auriemma, University of Connecticut Melanie Balcomb, Vanderbilt University Joanne Boyle, University of California, Berkeley Doug Bruno, DePaul University Sherri Coale, University of Oklahoma Gail Goestenkors, University of Texas Shann Hart, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Sylvia Hatchell, University of North Carolina Rick Insell, Middle Tennessee State University Wendy Larry, Old Dominion University Felisha Legette-Jack,... (Goredfoxes.com)
Hale to step down as Empire publisher Jul 18, 2009
Hale, a native of Texas, holds a journalism degree from Texas Christian University. He got his start in the news business as a temporary legislative reporter for The Associated Press in Topeka, Kan. (Juneau Empire)
PG West: Much-traveled Bishop Canevin grad DiMaria will take his game to Wyoming Jul 16, 2009
But coach Jim Christian suddenly left for Texas Christian University, and DiMaria said he didn't fit well into new coach Geno Ford's system. So, after playing sparingly in three games, DiMaria left Kent State at the semester break last December. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Local girl hopes forhorse ride tocollege and beyond Jul 12, 2009
Especially those from Sam Houston University in Huntsville, Texas; Texas Christian University in Fort Worth; NcNeese University in Lake Charles, La. and Troy University in Troy, Ala. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Ex TCU Football Player Shot In Fight Over Spilled Beer Jul 8, 2009
DALLAS (July 7, 2009)--Former Texas Christian University football player Lorenzo Jones was hospitalized Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. after he was shot in an altercation with his mother's boyfriend over an overturned can of beer. (KWTX.com, TX)
Cross Country Jul 5, 2009
Darryl Anderson announced the signing of Taylor Murray to a National Letter of Intent on Wednesday. TCU track and field coach Darryl Anderson announced the signing of Kelsey Samuels and Katie Dalton to National Letters of Intent on Wednesday. (Gofrogs.com)
Swimming & Diving Jul 5, 2009
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs - Official Athletic Site. . (Gofrogs.com)
Faerber's Summer Journal Jul 3, 2009
Kelly Faerber gives her thoughts on the TCU women's soccer program during the summer months. FORT WORTH, Texas - TCU senior midfielder once again sat down with GoFrogs. (Gofrogs.com)
Dumpster Diving: Colleges Get Smart on Salvage Jul 2, 2009
"At the very end of every school year, on a big campus, it's like 10,000 evictions are happening at the same time," says Jeff Ferrell, a sociology professor at Texas Christian University and the author of Empire of Scrounge, a book on Dumpster diving. "What do you do with all that perfectly reusable stuff that gets tossed?" The answer, increasingly, is to start a collection program like TCU's Trash to Treasure. (Time.com)
Lions Release 2009 Schedule Jul 2, 2009
From there, LMU will start the regular season, traveling to Fort Worth, Texas to compete against Grambling State, Arkansas and host Texas Christian University at the TCU Tournament from August 28-29. Tournament play continues for the Lions from September 4-5 as they once again hit the road, this time heading to Las Vegas, Nev. (Lmulions.com)
Kling readies himself for highest level Jul 2, 2009
Kling s first season at SMU has the Conference USA school traveling to Washington State and Texas Christian University for non-conference games before getting the conference season started. While Kling could have had an easier route by accepting one of several football scholarship offers he got from schools such as the University of Sioux Falls and the University of Mary, he is glad he decided to challenge himself. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
3 LISD students earn scholarships; Other scholastics Jun 26, 2009
0 GPA at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth ... 4 GPA, the following local students were recently named to the Dean's List at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
The SEC Is Too Lax on CEO Health Disclosure Jun 25, 2009
The paper was authored by Alexa Perryman, a professor of management at Texas Christian University; Frank Butler of Florida State University; and John Martin of the U.S. Air Force Academy. The authors outline extreme cases where shareholders were given plenty and too little information on the condition of a CEO. In 1993, when Tenneco () CEO Michael Walsh was diagnosed with brain cancer, the company made an extensive and detailed disclosure. (BusinessWeek)
CBS News Correspondent Bob Shieffer's brother running for Texas governor Jun 25, 2009
Schieffer, whose father died when he was 10 years old, said no member of his family got a college education until his older brother, Bob, a veteran reporter and anchor for CBS News, earned a degree from Texas Christian University. Tom Schieffer, 61, holds three degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. (KHOU.com, TX)
Academic Services Jun 24, 2009
While the TCU Athletics Department enjoyed tremendous success of the field of play during the 2009 spring semester, the highest marks of achievement came in the classroom as the Horned Frog student-athletes notched a departmental cumulative grade. Based on their most recent multi-year Academic Progress Rates, the TCU men's cross country and women's tennis teams have earned NCAA Public Recognition Awards. (Gofrogs.com)
