From a leadership change to a meteor shower and a Speedy Spud, Horned Frogs are in
the news.
INSTITUTIONAL
Do you really believe that?
Dec. 12, 2024
Glasstire
“Do you really believe that?” is an exhibition celebrating the power of Abstract and
Minimalist Art and honoring the legacy of the public contributions, scholarship and
teaching of the late Frances Colpitt. This exhibition was organized by UTSA and TCU, and contributions were made by Artpace and Ruby City. Colpitt (1952-2022) was a
professor at UTSA 1990-2005 and TCU 2005-2021.
Fort Worth officials, developers explore ideas to balance open space and rapid growth
Dec. 8, 2024
Fort Worth Report
In 2022, Fort Worth officials approved a 137-page strategy report outlining how the
city could execute its vision to preserve more open space amid rapid population growth
and sprawl. Among its many recommendations, the report detailed the possibility of
offering incentives to companies willing to preserve portions of land within their
developments. Mayor Mattie Parker launched Good Natured last year with the goal of
preserving and acquiring 10,000 acres of open space by 2028. The city is working with
private entities to ensure that the acreage they’re conserving is part of Good Natured’s
effort and elevates the local environment. One of those private entities, TCU, is expected to release more details of their long-term plans for conservation as
the university grows. “There’s a huge focus on parks and trails, open space and connectivity
to the rest of the city of Fort Worth” in TCU’s master planning, said Parker. “In
my conversations with TCU leadership, that is a direct complement of what Good Natured
is about.”
Arnold Hall at TCU’s Burnett School of Medicine Sets a New Standard for Next-Generation
Medical Education
Dec. 6, 2024
I+S Design
With a shared vision of innovation and renowned education, architect partners CO Architects
and Hoefer Welker recently celebrated the official project completion of TCU’s Arnold Hall, home to the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine. Dr. Stuart D. Flynn, founding dean of the Burnett School of Medicine, said, “This medical school will
be a significant contributor to Fort Worth’s economy and growth as a city where medical
innovation happens. Arnold Hall is more than the new home for the Burnett School of
Medicine. It also communicates TCU’s commitment to creating dynamic state-of-the-art
facilities for next-generation medical education.”
With leadership change on the horizon, TCU’s top brass have their eyes on what comes
next
Dec. 5, 2024
Fort Worth Report
If there’s one word that TCU Chancellor Victor J. Boschini, Jr., would use to describe how TCU has changed over his 22-year tenure at the university,
it’s bigger. “I think the biggest transformation would be the size of everything,”
said Boschini, sitting on the balcony of TCU’s Brown-Lupton University Union, overlooking
the campus commons. “The student body is much, much bigger. It’s much more diverse
in every way. The campus is bigger geographically.” Change is in the air at TCU, which
announced this week that Boschini will be stepping down from his role on June 1. Current
TCU President Daniel Pullin will assume the role of chancellor.
‘It’s time for a change’: TCU’s chancellor is stepping down, but he isn’t leaving
campus
Dec. 4, 2024
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
As a crowd gathered for TCU’s annual Christmas tree lighting on the campus commons below, Chancellor Victor Boschini, Jr., reflected on his tenure leading Fort Worth’s oldest higher education institution.
“Don’t ever bet against TCU,” Boschini said. After 22 years leading the university,
Boschini will be stepping down on June 1. He has overseen a period of explosive growth
at TCU. The university’s enrollment has increased by almost 54% since he was appointed
in 2003; annual tuition for a full-time courseload has more than tripled during that
time. Boschini’s successor will be TCU’s president, Daniel Pullin, who was appointed to his role in 2023 in preparation for an eventual transition
to the chancellorship. TCU does not plan to hire a new president.
Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers announces 28 awards
Dec. 3, 2024
Teknovation.biz
The Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC), headquartered at the Rice
Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship in Rice University’s Jones Graduate School
of Business, brought leading university entrepreneurship programs together to celebrate
creativity and innovation in university-based entrepreneurship education for its recent
annual conference. GCEC also announced the top programs in higher education at the
event. Winner 1 of the Nasdaq Center of Entrepreneurial Excellence award for schools
with more than 7,500 students is Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at
TCU.
COAA Honors Excellence in Project Leadership and Education at 2024 Award Luncheon
Dec. 3, 2024
COAA.org
The Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) proudly recognized the outstanding
achievements of this year’s Project Leadership Award and Albert E. Phillips Scholarship
winners at the ”COAA Connect” conference. TCU’s Burnett School of Medicine was honored with the Silver Award. The project, managed
by TCU, is a state-of-the-art, 98,000-square-foot educational facility. The project
was praised for its innovative design, exemplary teamwork and successful completion
ahead of schedule. Brooke Ruesch, director, Project Management, accepting the award on behalf of the TCU team, expressed
gratitude to all those who contributed to the project’s success.
Daniel Pullin will become new TCU chancellor as longtime leader leaves role
Dec. 2, 2024
Fort Worth Report
As TCU expands its presence both in size and prominence, Victor J. Boschini, Jr., the chancellor of the university for more than two decades, will step away from his
role as head of the university. Boschini will become chancellor emeritus. “TCU is
an incredible place and deserves an incredible leader to take us into the next years
of student-centered growth, academic excellence and impact,” Boschini said in a statement.
The TCU Board of Trustees has tapped TCU President Daniel W. Pullin as Boschini’s successor. Pullin, who will begin the new role on June 1, 2025, is
uniquely poised to build on TCU’s momentum, Boschini added. “He is an inspiring leader
with a big vision, and his unbounded energy makes him a force of nature,” Boschini
said.
TCU chancellor to step down after more than two decades of service
Dec. 2, 2024
The Dallas Morning News
TCU President Daniel Pullin will become TCU’s new chancellor, the university’s board of trustees announced Monday.
Chancellor Victor J. Boschini, Jr. will step down June 1, 2025, when Pullin will take the role as his successor. Once
he takes on the new role, the university will not replace the position of president,
according to TCU. The TCU transition was set in motion in 2022, when Pullin was hired
as president. The goal was to have the two men work side by side in preparation for
the transition. “It is almost impossible to find an aspect of campus that has not
been positively impacted by Chancellor Boschini’s leadership, vision and heart,” said
Kit Moncrief, chair of the university’s board of trustees, in a news release.
TCU Chancellor transitioning to emeritus role, university president named as successor
Dec. 2, 2024
WFAA
TCU Chancellor Victor J. Boschini, Jr., is transitioning to Chancellor Emeritus, the school announced, and TCU President Daniel W. Pullin will succeed him in the role next year, the school announced Monday. “It is almost
impossible to find an aspect of campus that has not been positively impacted by Chancellor
Boschini’s leadership, vision and heart,” TCU Board of Trustees Chair Kit Moncrief said in a statement. “He has helmed TCU’s emergence as one of the best universities
in the country and has done so with a focus on people. I speak for the board and for
Horned Frogs everywhere when I say we are indebted to Victor Boschini’s transformative
impact, and we are committed to building upon his legacy to ensure an even greater
TCU for the future.”
Daniel Pullin Set To Become TCU’s 11th Chancellor
Dec. 2, 2024
Fort Worth, Inc.
TCU announced on Monday that school President Daniel Pullin will succeed Victor J. Boschini, Jr., as chancellor in June, pending a ratification of the succession plan by the school’s
Board of Trustees. “As TCU grows into this next frontier, I’m indebted to what Victor
has built and inspired and by what I know is possible for this great university,”
Pullin said. “Our goals are to compete on the highest levels of academics, athletics
and research, all while maintaining the very aspects of the TCU community and student
experience that drew me to this campus years ago.”
FACULTY
Amazon and the endangered future of the middle manager
Dec. 15, 2024
CNBC
With companies now firmly in a post-Covid world, organizational experts say Amazon
may be leading the way in a new look at efficiency gains related to corporate bloat,
and especially middle management bloat. This is not a process that is unique to Amazon,
said Joseph Roh, professor of Supply Chain Management at the Neeley School of Business at TCU. Rapid growth can lead to the rapid addition of “management layers without reassessing
whether these roles are necessary,” he said. In general, the flatter structure is
in, and there is now greater emphasis on individual contributors across corporations.
There is no exact formula, no “golden ratio” for contributor-to-manager. “My understanding
is that the ideal ratio of individual contributors to managers depends largely on
the nature of the work,” Roh said, but he added that it is generally in the neighborhood
of seven to 10 individual contributors per manager.
TCU health care students get unique training to help against medical misconduct
Dec. 13, 2024
NBC 5
Medical students at the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU are receiving unique training that will help them intervene during medical misconduct.
The program is through Heroes Active Bystandership and will empower health care professionals
and medical students to report misconduct in hospital settings. “Safety culture is
huge in medicine. We build in safety protocols for all different types of things when
it comes to technical things like doing surgeries on patients or putting in IV lines
or something as simple as assessing how a patient’s doing, but these kind of discussions,
we don’t actually build any safety protocols around but they’re really important,”
said Dr. Amit Singh, director of physician communication at the Burnett School of Medicine.
Nontoxic dry-cleaning: Avoid cancer-causing chemicals while the EPA ban goes into
effect
Dec 12, 2024
Yahoo!News
Despite its name, dry-cleaning isn’t actually dry. Instead of water, your garments are bathed in a liquid solvent, typically perchloroethylene
— commonly known as PERC — that adeptly dissolves oil and grease without harming the
fabric. Stains are pretreated with specialized agents before the clothes are submerged
in PERC and gently agitated to remove dirt. While effective, PERC and another closely
related industrial solvent — trichloroethylene — have been identified as potential
health hazards Furthermore, their widespread presence in the environment contaminates
water, soil, air and even food, underscoring the urgent need for decisive action.
Don Thushara Galbadage, associate professor at TCU, explains, “Epidemiological studies have linked long-term exposure to increased cancer risks among dry-cleaning workers
and nearby communities. Communities near dry-cleaning facilities using PERC have reported
higher rates of cancer, prompting EPA action under the Toxic Substances Control Act.”
Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend in spectacular show: How to watch
Dec. 11, 2024
ABC News
One of the most dramatic astronomical events of the year is scheduled to peak this
weekend. The Geminid meteor shower is considered one of the “best and most reliable”
annual meteor showers in the Northern Hemisphere, due to the dependable arrival of
bold shooting stars every year in mid-December, according to NASA. The Geminids began appearing in the mid-1800s, according to NASA. At the time, there
were only about 10 to 20 meteors per hour. But the frequency of the Geminids has increased
with time, Rhiannon Mayne, curator of the Oscar E. Monnig Meteorite Collection and Gallery at TCU, told ABC News. The Geminids have since grown to become one of the major meteor showers
of the year, according to NASA.
Elon Musk wants to ‘stop’ federal spending for Lockheed Martin’s F-35. Could that
happen?
Dec. 10, 2024
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A billionaire with Texas ties and President-elect Donald Trump’s ear wants to cut
federal funding for Lockheed Martin’s F-35, something North Texas congressional lawmakers
are warning against, but eliminating the program may be easier said than done. Tesla
and Space X’s Elon Musk is tasked with slashing federal spending as a co-leader of
the new Department of Government Efficiency in Trump’s incoming administration. He
recently spoke out against the F-35, fighter jet built by Lockheed Martin in Fort
Worth. TCU Political Science Professor Jim Riddlesperger said defense spending is particularly hard to cut because the funds are distributed
across the country. “It’s always very easy to do what Elon Musk is doing, which is
identifying things that you think could be cut from the budget to save money,” Riddlesperger
said. But ultimately the cuts must go through the budget appropriations process in
Congress, and Riddlesperger doesn’t expect North Texas House representatives, regardless
of party, to favor ending the F-35 program.
Tennessee is not heeding its physical education guidance. Kids need more recess
Dec. 9, 2024
The Tenessean
Tennessee prides itself on delivering a quality educational experience for its nearly
1 million students, but we are falling far behind in one critical area – recess. Our
state mandates just 15 minutes of daily recess for elementary students, and for middle
schoolers, there is no requirement. With such limited time for movement, we are jeopardizing
the holistic development of our children. Playtime is a crucial component of cognitive,
social and emotional development. Research backs this up. One prominent example is
the LiiNK Project (liinkproject.tcu.edu), initiated by Harris College Professor Debbie Rhea at TCU. This project, spanning nine years, has shown that increased recess time dramatically
benefits students’ physical health, academic performance and mental well-being. The
LiiNK Project found a 40% reduction in off-task behavior, a 10% increase in standardized
test scores by fourth grade, and a significant reduction in chronic stress and anxiety.
These findings underline that more recess leads to more engaged, well-rounded learners.
As Hegseth’s public profile grew, he faced deepening private turmoil
Dec. 5, 2024
CNN
When President Donald Trump first considered Pete Hegseth for a Cabinet position in
2017 and 2018, he marveled at a soldier who seemed straight out of central casting.
Now, concerns about Hegseth’s treatment of women and use of alcohol are threatening
to derail his spot in the Cabinet. TCU Political Science Professor James Riddlesperger said Hegseth is someone who has “no experience in the Pentagon, no experience in
major-level policy-making for the Defense Department.”
How a Dallas mom with millions of followers built nuuds, a brand for basics
Dec. 5, 2024
The Dallas Morning News
Betting on basics was all it took for influencer-turned-entrepreneur Daryl-Ann Denner
to launch her clothing line, nuuds. The Dallas mom is navigating the transition from
social media influencer to entrepreneur, using her audience of nearly 3 million followers
on Instagram and TikTok to build her own brand, nuuds. Traditional entrepreneurs and
influencer-led businesses have different goals when it comes to targeting their consumers,
said Aaron Anglin, associate professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Neeley Business School
at TCU. “With traditional entrepreneurs, they have to identify and locate their market.
That guides everything,” Anglin said. “Influencers already have a customer base through
their personal brands. Then it becomes a matter of ‘What do these people who already
like me want?’ So the traditional entrepreneurial path becomes flipped.”
Entrepreneurs who take funding from close family and friends are more likely to pursue
lower-risk growth options
Dec 2, 2024
Kelley School of Business
New research from three Indiana University Kelley School of Business professors finds
that close ties to investors can lead founders to make more conservative venture growth
decisions and make them more hesitant to take risks. The paper, “Funding-source-induced
bias: How social ties influence entrepreneurs’ anticipated guilt and risk-taking preferences,”
is forthcoming in the Journal of Business Venturing. Other authors are Regan Stevenson, associate professor of entrepreneurship and
management; and Emily Neubert, assistant professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at TCU, who led the project. “By investigating entrepreneurs’ funding-source-induced bias,
we shed light on how funding sources influence entrepreneurs’ decisions and actions,”
Neubert said. “We hope this study motivates future research into this side of the
investor-entrepreneur exchange relationship.”
STUDENTS
Made in Tarrant: ElevateUrBar
Dec. 15, 2024
Fort Worth Report
Hannah Nenadic, a TCU student and marathon runner, was looking for an all-natural caffeinated protein bar
she could use in her workouts when she decided to make her own. Nenadic, a senior
on track to graduate next spring, developed ElevateUrBar — a simple seven-ingredient
bar she produces in her home kitchen under the state’s cottage ordinance. “Every protein
powder I could find had long lists of ingredients. The whole idea was to (limit the
bar) to five, six, seven ingredients, and every single one be really natural and good
for the body,” said Nenadic. “(Chocho) grows in the Andes Mountains. There’s no other
plant protein that’s that pure, and it’s also regenerative. It’s good for the earth,
good for the soil, it’s sustainable, and it’s giving back to a small local community
in the Andes Mountains.”
30,000 runners participate in BMW Dallas Marathon Festival, including a hashbrown
enthusiast dressed as a potato
Dec. 15, 2024
CBS News
Thirty-thousand runners hit the pavement for races in the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival.
A sea of runners kicked off the marathon and half marathon Sunday morning, and one
of them had people asking questions. “Potatoes? Why are you wearing a potato costume?”
Izzy Aguiar said. Aguiar ran the half marathon looking spud-tacular after winning the “Speedy
Spud” national contest. The TCU Burnett School of Medicine student wanted to show the health benefits of the vegetable
and the importance of not being a couch potato. “I’m just going to show all the nutritional
aspects of potatoes that people probably don’t know about, like how rich they are
in carbs, and potatoes actually have more potassium than just like a normal-sized
banana,” Aguiar said.
Theatre Three mounts local premiere of musical based on excerpt of ‘War and Peace’
Dec. 5, 2024
The Dallas Morning News
Dave Malloy’s “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812” is set in early 19th-century
Russia. Malloy extracted a 70-page section of Leo Tolstoy’s complicated 1869 Russian
novel War and Peace as the basis for the musical. There’s probably never been better use of the multitiered
Uptown Theater. Band members are arrayed at different levels but often leave their
posts to perform among the actors, several of whom wield instruments. Accomplished
singers include recent college graduates Bella Zambrano as Natasha, Laila Jalil as
Sonya and Emily-Arden Seggerman as Mary, as well as TCU student Nick McGeoy as Anatole.
TCU sophomore heading to National Vocal Competition for 30th Annual Mariachi Extravaganza
Dec. 3, 2024
NBCDFW.com
Gabriela Cruz has been practicing for this week her whole life. The TCU sophomore music education
major is a semi-finalist in the National Vocal Competition for the 30th Annual Mariachi
Extravaganza. “I will say, I think I’m a bit nervous,” Cruz said. “Because I’m singing
in front of thousands of mariachi players.” This is Cruz’s second year making it to
the competition. Last year as a first-year student, she made it to the finals. The
TCU Mariachi Sangre Royal will accompany Cruz and also compete. With just two years in existence, the ensemble
will be the newest in the competition.
ALUMNI
Gov. Abbott Announces Manny Ramirez As Chair Of Texas Juvenile Justice Board
Dec. 15, 2024
The Dallas Express
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that he has appointed Republican Tarrant County Commissioner
Manny Ramirez ’18 MBA to serve as the new chair of the Texas Juvenile Justice (TJJD) Board. Ramirez wrote
in a social media post after the appointment that it was an “incredible honor to be
appointed,” and he plans to continue the division’s growth and development. “I am
looking forward to continuing the great work with our outstanding board and making
TJJD the model for the rest of the nation,” wrote Ramirez in the post. “Public safety
will always remain the number one priority. And working together we will provide the
support and service that our partner agencies and committed youth deserve.”
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s 2025 season features diverse set of artists
Dec. 13, 2024
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth recently announced that its 2025 schedule includes
a diverse set of artists who span the forefront and margins of the canon. Guest curator
Christopher Blay ’03, a TCU graduate who was a visible part of the local art scene before moving to Houston,
returns with “David-Jeremiah: The Fire This Time.” The title is taken from James Baldwin’s
novel The Fire Next Time, but also refers to the fact the Dallas artist David-Jeremiah loves fire. Assembled
are 28 paintings standing 10 feet tall each. Unlike some works, which feature fire,
viewers instead instigate the fire in their heads. “David-Jeremiah’s work resides
at the edge of the fire, and we see our faces and selves reflected back in the flickering
flames,” Blay described in the curatorial statement. It runs Aug. 16–Nov. 2.
Hyundai appoints Randy Parker as North America CEO
Dec. 10, 2024
PR Newswire
Hyundai Motor North America has promoted Randy Parker ’86 to be chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor America effective August 1. In this
role, Parker assumes responsibility for Hyundai’s commercial automotive operations
in the United States. He will report to José Muñoz, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor
North America. “Hyundai has an incredible team assembled by José and our Korean leadership,”
Parker said. “I am humbled and honored by the opportunity to lead this organization
and continuing the success of the past few years.”
Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes announces he’ll retire in May 2025
Dec. 9, 2024
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes ’18 MS will retire from law enforcement effective at the end of May 2025, after 25 years
of service to the city. He began his law enforcement career with the Fort Worth Police
Department on May 30, 2000. “I am so fortunate to have worked for the best police
department in the world,” he said. Noakes said it has been the highlight of his professional
life to lead the department where he began his career. “Fort Worth is special, it’s
different and for me, it was always Fort Worth or nowhere,” he said.
‘It was always Fort Worth or nowhere,’ Police Chief Noakes announces retirement
Dec. 9, 2024
NBCDFW.com
Fort Worth Chief of Police Neil Noakes ’18 MS says he’ll retire next spring after 25 years with the department, including four
as chief. Joined by Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and City Manager David Cooke, Noakes
announced Monday afternoon he expects to retire in May 2025. “I got to tell you, today,
I come to you with mixed emotions. This is a very bittersweet announcement,” Noakes
said. “After a lot of prayer, after a lot of consideration, and after speaking with
my family, I’ve made the decision that I will be retiring at the end of May 2025.
Fort Worth Chamber adds government affairs, investor relations positions
Dec. 8, 2024
Fort Worth Report
The Fort Worth Chamber, the leading voice of business in the nation’s fastest-growing
city, announces the appointment of two new leadership team executives. Stacey Pierce ’90 (MBA ’99) has assumed the role of vice president investor relations. “I’ve been lucky to work
for organizations that have contributed so much to Fort Worth,” Pierce said. “I’ve
worked in arts and culture. I worked on the environment and conservation. I’ve worked
on civic development and re-development. I’ve worked on the public and the private
side. And in every one of those positions, service to the community has been my touchstone.”
Fort Worth Chamber Adds Familiar Face as VP Investor Relations
Dec. 5, 2024
Fort Worth, Inc.
The Fort Worth Chamber on Thursday announced the appointment of two new leadership
team executives. Longtime Fort Worth civic servant Stacey Pierce ’90 (MBA ’99) has assumed the role of vice president investor relations. Pierce brings more than
two decades of community-building experience to her new job, with executive positions
at high-profile Fort Worth institutions such as Streams & Valleys, Downtown Fort Worth,
Inc., the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and the Fort Worth Zoo.
Realsy Foods
Dec. 4. 2024
Forbes
When the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily shut down college campuses across the country,
Austin Patry ’17 and Sophia Karbowski ’17 were forced to extend their first business, health food cafes on campuses, into what
became their second business: selling smoothies as a packaged product. One year and
a seven-figure sale later, Patry and Karbowski launched their CPG company: Realsy.
Taking inspiration from their diverse cultural backgrounds (Patry counts French ancestry
and Karbowski with Italian and Palestinian “would-be” cooks in her family) and the
thousands of viral videos of nut butter-filled dates made at home, they created the
first line of shelf-stable nut butter-filled Medjool dates with no additives. Realsy
currently sells six SKUs that can be found online through its website and Amazon storefront,
in grocery stores like Wegmans and Giant Eagle and specialty stores, including Juice
Press and Gregory’s Coffee. The company is profitable and projects to make $1.5 million
in revenue this year.
The Dish: Fine dining or country casual, Fort Worth restaurant openings sum up the
city
Dec. 4, 2024
Fort Worth Report
The group behind two Michelin-recognized restaurants in Dallas opened The Chumley
House, their first Fort Worth restaurant, during Thanksgiving week. Duro Hospitality
is the team behind Dallas’ The Charles, Mister Charles, El Carlos Elegante, Casa Duro
and Cafe Duro, among others. Their first Fort Worth restaurant pays homage to London
with an elegant English manor aesthetic. “Fort Worth has always held a special place
in our hearts,” Benji Homsey ’99, a partner at Duro Hospitality, said in a statement. “Between myself being a TCU graduate and Chas (Martin’s) many years of living in Fort Worth growing up, we’ve
always felt a deep connection to this city.”
TCU Alumni Austin Patry and Sophia Karbowski Named to Forbes 30 Under 30
Dec. 4, 2024
Dallas Innovates
Austin Patry ’17 and Sophia Karbowski ’17, founders of Fort Worth-based Realsy, have been named to the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Food and Drink category, recognizing their entrepreneurial
success and innovative contributions to healthy snacking. Patry says the honor is
the culmination of a long-held dream. “This has been a goal of mine since high school,
and to see it come to fruition is truly surreal,” he said in a LinkedIn post. The
duo’s journey began at TCU in 2017, where Patry and Karbowski launched their first
health-focused venture, Rollin’ n Bowlin’, during their senior year.
Governor Appoints Dunmoyer & Bryant to Texas Judicial Council
Dec. 3, 2024
Office of the Texas Governor
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed David Dunmoyer ’18 to the Texas Judicial Council for terms set to expire on June 30, 2029. The council
studies the court system in Texas and looks for methods to improve while also investigating
and reporting on matters referred to the council relating to the court system.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD trustees hired a new superintendent. Here are the details
Dec. 3, 2024
Fort Worth Report
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD will ring in 2025 with a new superintendent. Trustees unanimously
approved Dec. 2 the hiring of longtime educator Jerry Hollingsworth ’92 as the northwest Fort Worth and Tarrant County school district’s next superintendent.
He officially starts leading the district Jan. 1. He was given a two-year contract.
“My family and I are honored to have the opportunity to serve the students, staff
and families of Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD and get involved in the community,” Hollingsworth
said in a statement. “We have already received such a warm welcome and we look forward
to calling EMS ISD our home.”
ATHLETICS
NCAA President Charlie Baker Would Welcome Government Oversight After House Settlement
Dec. 11, 2024
Sports illustrated
NCAA president Charlie Baker remains confident the association can successfully settle
the sprawling House v. NCAA antitrust lawsuit this spring and, in a notable move, would invite increased government
oversight of college athletics to ensure a more stable landscape beyond what is covered
in the decade-long time frame. “If the settlement gets approved—and I’m certainly
hoping it will be given the preliminary approval—starting in July, this stuff has
to actually work,” Baker tells Sports Illustrated in an interview in Las Vegas. “Skip the issue of what it means in the long term,
it’s got to work. People need to understand the decisions they’re making, kids need
to understand the decisions they’re making.” The comments came a few hours after a
letter filed to Wilken last week from three of the named plaintiffs in the consolidated
class-action case—Arizona State Sun Devils swimmer Grant House, TCU Horned Frogs basketball player Sedona Prince and Stanford Cardinal soccer player Nya Harrison—surfaced publicly. It requested the
judge also establish the ability for players to collectively bargain for additional
benefits.