TCU faculty shared their expertise, often making both local and national media. We take a look back at some of the wide-ranging topics featuring our faculty experts in 2022. Would you like to share your expertise with the TCU community or beyond? Email us at news@tcu.edu.
Morgan Swink: Supply Chain Disruption and Building Future Resiliency
Jan. 18, 2022
TCU Neeley Center for Supply Chain Innovation’s executive director Morgan Swink shared insights into our current global supply chain issues while teaching future
leaders in the industry.
Charlotte Hogg Says Recruitment and the Academic Hiring Process Have a Lot in Common
Feb. 14, 2022
Many lessons can be learned about higher education employment from none other than
the Greek recruitment experience, asserts Charlotte Hogg. The professor and director of composition in the Department of English penned an
op-ed for Inside Higher Ed, where she discusses the similarities.
Jason Safran Talks TCU Investment Strategy with CIO Magazine
Feb. 24, 2022
Jason Safran ’01, chief investment officer, described his new appointment at TCU as his “dream opportunity.”
Safran was recently featured by CIO Magazine, a publication that informs and networks the world’s largest asset owners and the
people who advise them.
Endia Lindo discusses learning across differences, co-editing new book on race and
disability
Feb. 23, 2022
Associate professor of special education Endia Lindo co-edited a book titled Racism by Another Name: Black Students, Overrepresentation, and Carcerality in Special
Education. She answered a few questions about her research, editing contributions and experience
at TCU.
Fast Food: Are meal delivery kits today’s version of 1950s’ TV dinners?
March 3, 2022
Modern-day meals delivered right to your doorstep are a far cry from the Swanson and
Hungry-Man trays of yesteryear. Offering dinners catered to vegan, keto and low-calorie
diets, prepared meals continue to soar in popularity. But just how nutritious are
they? Anne VanBeber, nutritional sciences professor, gives her expert opinion.
TCU Faculty Speak to Media About Russia, Ukraine
March 17, 2022
TCU faculty are sharing their expertise with news media covering Russia’s invasion
of Ukraine – from the business side to the world affairs aspect, and even psychology.
Mike Slattery, chair of the Department of Environmental Sciences and Energy Fellow with the Ralph
Lowe Energy Institute, Ann Bluntzer, director of the TCU Neeley Ralph Lowe Energy Institute, TCU Piper Professor Ralph Carter and David Cross, TCU professor of child development and psychology, all weighed in.
Boosting Your Metabolism According to Science
March 21, 2022
Many celebrity-endorsed products and fad diets claim miracle results, but is there
really a shortcut to slimming down? Samantha Davis, associate professor in TCU’s Department of Nutritional Sciences, gives the skinny
on boosting metabolism, the importance of exercise and the pros and cons of intermittent
fasting.
Luis Romero Speaks on Immigrant Detention Centers, COVID-19
April 14, 2022
If Americans can now enjoy attending concerts, dining in restaurants and schooling
in-person, why are migrants in detention centers not allowed visitors, asks Luis Romero, assistant professor in the TCU Department of Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies.
In an op-ed for the Los Angeles Times, Romero discusses the impact COVID-19 had on ICE detention centers and why these
changes should be reversed as America begins to reopen.
Chris Watts Highlighted for Parkinson’s Research Project
April 21, 2022
WFAA featured Chris Watts, Marilyn & Morgan Davies Dean of the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences,
and his ongoing research to fight Parkinson’s disease. Watts explained his partnership
with former professional boxer Paulie Ayala who conducts boxing classes called Punching
out Parkinson’s.
The Science of Stress
April 29, 2022
In recognition of Stress Awareness Month, Casey Call, associate director of education at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development
and associate professor of professional practice in the TCU Department of Psychology,
shares the different ways we experience stress and how to best deal with it.
Daniel Pullin: The Great Resignation and How Employers Can Adapt
May 18, 2022
Daniel Pullin, John V. Roach Dean of the TCU Neeley School of Business and professor of entrepreneurship
and innovation, shared insights into managing employee burnout in the ever-changing
business landscape.
Eric Wood Pens Op-Ed for Inside Higher Ed
May 25, 2022
With the alarming number of college students struggling with their mental health,
Eric Wood, director of counseling and mental health at TCU, believes that college counseling
centers cannot single-handedly address this issue. In an op-ed for Inside Higher Ed, he discussed how these centers can work with community providers to better serve
students and meet their mental health needs.
TCU Neeley Faculty Weigh In on Fort Worth’s Use of Bitcoin
May 04, 2022
The city of Fort Worth was the first city government in the nation to mine its own
bitcoin, and Michael Sherrod, William M. Dickey Entrepreneur in Residence, and Kelly Slaughter, associate professor of professional practice in the Information Systems and Supply
Chain Management department, took to the media to help explain.
What the Drought Means for the Local Cattle Industry
July 19, 2022
The prolonged drought conditions in Texas are forcing many ranchers to evaluate their
herds. Extremely high temperatures have left 83% of the state’s pasture and range
lands in bad conditions, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Jeff Geider, director of the Institute of Ranch Management at TCU, has been focusing on the problem
since long before the recent drought. He explains why water management is one of the
biggest issues facing agriculture and what it means for Texas consumers.
Quaking in Our Boots
Aug. 9, 2022
Many Texans don’t realize that within the past century, there have been more than
100 earthquakes in our state that have been large enough to be felt. While Texas has
many fault lines, Helge Alsleben, associate professor of geology at TCU, explains why our earthquake hazard is small
in comparison to other states and how seismic activity is monitored.
Brie Diamond and Brae Young in Op-Ed on Juvenile Justice Staffing Crisis
Sept. 2, 2022
In an op-ed for The Dallas Morning News, criminology & criminal justice department chair Brie Diamond and Assistant Professor Brae Young highlighted the severe staffing issues with Texas Department of Juvenile Justice
residential facilities, leading to cuts in rehabilitation programs and officials locking
youth in isolation for up to 22 hours.
Future of Fans and College Football
Sept. 2, 2022
As college football kicked off, Associate Professor Dustin Hahn shared five things about the impact of TV deals on conference shake-ups for sports
fans. Hahn teaches in the Film, Television and Digital Media Department, where he
studies fans, particularly sports fans.
Instructor Writes Analysis on Queen Elizabeth II for The Washington Post
Sept. 13, 2022
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II after her 70-year reign, Brandy Jolliff Scott, political science instructor, wrote an analysis about the queen’s role in British diplomacy for The Washington Post. She also shared her expertise with the TCU community in a Q&A.
Hanan Hammad Speaks on Iranian Protests
Sept. 30, 2022
Protests broke out across Iran in response to the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.
She died while in custody after being arrested for “unsuitable attire” by Iran’s morality
police. Hanan Hammad, professor and director of Middle East studies, spoke with NBC News regarding the
protests of the Islamic dress code.
Mobile Journalism Makes Storytelling Accessible to Everyone
Oct. 27, 2022
The media landscape is constantly shifting. Assistant Professor of Professional Practice
Patty Zamarripa ’10 shares insights on her new experimental course, Mobile Journalism, including five
things to know about mobile journalism.
Kristie Bunton Speaks on How Media Has Adapted to the Times
Oct. 10, 2022
Schieffer College of Communication scholars in recent years have considered the impact
of the internet on many forms of communication. They’ve asked how traditional media
formats, such as traditional print newspapers, have adapted to digital formats. Dean
Kristie Bunton told The Huffington Post that the internet didn’t kill newspapers. Rather, the internet forced newspapers
to adapt.
Mary Twis Composes Op-Ed Addressing Sex Trafficking
Oct. 4, 2022
On the heels of a high-profile case in Florida, Mary Twis, assistant professor of social work, composed an op-ed for The Crime Report where
she discussed her research on sex trafficking and what makes it so difficult to stop
the tragic cycle.
Climate Change and Mental Health: Philosophy Professor Explains the Relationship
Nov. 11, 2022
Blake Hestir, philosophy professor and associate director of CALM Studies, is seeking to integrate
ecology, sustainability and mental health. He’s researching how our own well-being
and the well-being of the planet are closely woven, and he shared his thoughts with
TCU News.
Horned Frogs in the News: Election Edition
Nov. 15, 2022
In the heated mid-term elections, several TCU faculty experts were featured in the
news. Emily Farris, associate professor of political science; Guy Golan, associate professor of strategic communication; Joanne Connor Green, political science professor; and James Riddlesperger, political science professor, were featured by numerous outlets, from USA Today to Spectrum News and numerous local media.
Guy Golan speaks about Social Media Literacy and Understanding
Dec. 5, 2022
In a world where information can be shared with the click of a button, it is hard
to understand the impact of what is shared and how people share it. Guy Golan, associate professor in the Department of Strategic Communication, spoke with The Dallas Morning News about media literacy and how users can improve their experience through media literacy.
How Podcasting is Shaping Today’s Stories
Dec. 8, 2022
While not a new form of digital media, podcasting has introduced a new way to easily
communicate with large audiences. Communication Faculty Jean Marie Brown, Charity Robinson and Tricia Jenkins discuss five key facts about the future of podcasting and access to the medium.