A Conversation with Alumni Bob Schieffer and Elizabeth Campbell Join us from 4 to 5 p.m. Nov. 8 in Moudy South 320 for a conversation with alumni Bob Schieffer ’59 and Elizabeth Campbell ’18 about differences in their CBS News careers. Schieffer’s career included moderating live presidential debates, interviewing every living president since Richard M…. Read more »
News Category: Alumni Stories
Schieffer College Welcomes Two New Board of Visitor Members
TCU’s Bob Schieffer College of Communication welcomes to its Board of Visitors alumnae Katherine Beattie ’08 and Bonnie Creel ’71 (’74 M.S.) A graduate of the Schieffer College’s Film, Television and Digital Media Department, Katherine Beattie ’08 is co-executive producer for television’s long-running series NCIS, and previously produced NCIS: New Orleans. Her efforts to improve… Read more »
150 Gifts for 150 Years: Schieffer College Exceeds its Goals on TCU Gives Day
To celebrate TCU’s sesquicentennial, the Bob Schieffer College of Communication set a festive and inspiring goal for TCU Gives Day: 150 gifts for 150 years. Along with challenge ambassador Elizabeth Jenswold ’89 and junior challenge ambassador Brandon Kitchin ’18, the college encouraged faculty, students, alumni and parents to help Schieffer College reach its goal. Over… Read more »
Board of Visitors Member Honored at Gracies Leadership Awards
Valerie Blackburn ’79 received the Legacy Leadership Award from Alliance for Women in Media at the annual Gracies Leadership Awards in New York. Blackburn is a longtime radio executive, industry leader and AWM supporter. Blackburn has overseen financial and strategic planning for some of America’s most successful broadcast operators in their top radio markets throughout… Read more »
Schieffer College Celebrates First-Gen Faculty and Staff
In celebration of First-Gen Day, the Bob Schieffer College of Communication highlights some of its first-gen faculty and staff. First-generation students are students whose parents did not complete a 4-year college or university degree. Schieffer College is proud of its first-gen faculty, staff, students and alumni. Bob Schieffer ’59, our college namesake, was a first-gen student… Read more »
5 Things to Know About #TCUSchieffer
In the Schieffer College, we believe rolling up our sleeves and getting our hands dirty is the best way to learn, so we want our students to pursue as many experiential learning opportunities as possible. Here are five things you may not know about how our Schieffer College takes learning beyond our building’s walls.
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How They Got There – Carson Rahrig
By Lauren Reyes, Communication Studies ‘17 Name: Carson Rahrig Major: Communication Studies Graduation Year: December 2016 Hometown: Mansfield, Texas Current City: Fort Worth, Texas What do you do? Internal Communications Specialist at AZZ · Responsible for the planning, development, and delivery of internal communications content delivered within the organization, including reminders, memos, sponsorships, contests and… Read more »
How They Got There – Danielle Dirkx
By Lauren Reyes, Communication Studies ‘17 Name: Danielle Dirkx Major: Strategic Communication Graduation Year: 2016 Hometown: Lake Oswego, Oregon Current City: Fort Worth, Texas What do you do? Social media coordinator for Justin Brands · Responsible for management of all organic and paid social strategy for all five boot brands within Justin Brands. What previous… Read more »
Alumni Snapshot: Abbie Maynard
By Lauren Cole, Strategic Communication ’17 Seacrest Studios – Red Balloon Network Intern: Program Host/Producer, January 2014-May 2014 AZ Foothills Magazine Intern Reporting Intern, May 2014-August 2014 KTCU Radio Station – Texas Christian University Radio News Anchor, August 2014-December 2015 TCU News Now – Texas Christian University Anchor/ Multimedia Journalist, August 2014-December 2015 TCU 360… Read more »