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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 »

Class of 2022: Logan Gibbs

A photo of Logan Gibbs, a student at TCU graduating in May 2022.

Name: Logan Gibbs Degree: Double major in Film, Television and Digital Media and Journalism with a minor in Communication Studies Why I chose to attend TCU: When I came to tour TCU as a senior in high school, my dad and I loved the campus so much and I immediately felt at home here. I… Read more »

A Tribute to Our Namesake, Bob Schieffer

A photo of TCU alumnus Bob Schieffer standing with his arms crossed in front of the building on TCU's campus which bears his name.

Two students will represent TCU in this year’s Battle of Flowers Oratorical Contest – Vivian Noyd, a senior strategic communication major, and Cage Sawyers, a senior interdisciplinary inquiry major. Billed as the oldest university and college-level competition in Texas, the contest will take place over Zoom on February 26. The theme is “EXTRA! EXTRA! Texas… Read more »

Schieffer College Names New Board of Visitors Chair

A headshot of Elizabeth Jenswold, Schieffer College alumna and recently announced chair of the Board of Visitors.

TCU’s Bob Schieffer College of Communication has named Elizabeth Jenswold ’89 chair of its Board of Visitors. Jenswold has served as a member of the Board since 2018. She succeeds Valerie K. Blackburn ’79, who served as Board chair from 2016 to 2020. “Elizabeth Jenswold’s significant professional accomplishments and international expertise will benefit us tremendously… Read more »

Schieffer College Launches New Health Communication Minor

A graphic promoting the new Health Communication and Media minor in the Schieffer College.

The Schieffer College has launched the new Health Communication and Media minor, which blends science with creativity. This area of study is designed to help students from all majors examine social and media forces of health communication that impact diverse groups. Students will study key topics including health promotion campaigns, media health edutainment, media advocacy and outreach, and… Read more »