As you get ready for the Super Bowl LVIII this weekend, look at some of our Super Bowl-inspired stories from around the college. 1. FTDM Instructor Shares Secret to Super Bowl Success How is it that the Super Bowl continues to be one of the biggest events in television as streaming services become global… Read more »
News Category: Communication Studies
Celebrating 150 Years of Empowering Voices: A Digital Timeline of the Study of Communication at TCU
The Bob Schieffer College of Communication marks its 10th anniversary as a named college by digging 150 years into its past. From the founding of TCU, communication has been an integral part of students’ education, and a new Schieffer College digital timeline connects the dots of that communication education over the years. Schieffer’s timeline shows… Read more »
Media Insights (Taylor’s Version): What Big Data Can Tell Us About Fan Interaction on Social Media
To celebrate the release of “1989 (Taylor’s Version)”, we spoke with Andrew Ledbetter, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Communication Studies, about Taylor Swift and big data. Ledbetter tells the story of when he first became interested in Swift’s music around 2009, listening to “Love Story” on the radio, driving down the street… Read more »
Communication Studies (Taylor’s Version)
Andrew Ledbetter Talks Taylor Swift, Storytelling and the Invisible String to Communication Theory To celebrate the release of “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” we spoke with Andrew Ledbetter, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Communication Studies (and self-proclaimed Swiftie), about Taylor Swift and how her work ties in to communication theory. More than a musician,… Read more »
Paul Schrodt Wins Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Achievement as a Teacher and Scholar
The Bob Schieffer College of Communication is proud to recognize Paul Schrodt, Ph.D., as the recipient of the 2023 Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Achievement as a Teacher and Scholar. Dr. Schrodt, the Philip J. and Cheryl C. Burguieres Professor of Communication Studies, exemplifies the teacher-scholar model. He attributes his love for his students and TCU… Read more »
Schieffer College Recognizes Outstanding Graduate, Honors Students
The Bob Schieffer College of Communication is pleased to recognize two groups of outstanding students. Undergraduate Honors Six undergraduate Schieffer students, who are also members of the John V. Roach Honors College, presented their final projects before a group of faculty, staff and fellow students on April 17 in Moudy South. All six students will… Read more »
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 »
Student Research, Creative Work Celebrated at Schieffer Showcase
More than 100 students presented more than 50 research and creative projects at the Schieffer Showcase on April 19. Individuals or groups could submit any creative work or research project produced as part of a Bob Schieffer College of Communication course or affiliated program in the past 24 months. This year’s works included graduate projects… Read more »
Drs. Lambiase, Yang Nominated for Deans’ Awards
Jacqueline Lambiase, strategic communication professor, and Qinghua Yang, communication studies assistant professor, are among 16 faculty members nominated for two of TCU’s highest university-wide awards. Dr. Lambiase was nominated by her peers for the Deans’ Award for Teaching for demonstrating exceptional dedication to teaching and teaching-related activities. Dr. Yang is nominated for the Deans’ Award… 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 »