The TCU Bob Schieffer College of Communication is launching a Ph.D. in Communication and Media that will give graduate students skills in teaching and research in areas such as health communication, media effects, crisis communication and new communication technologies. Schieffer doctoral graduates will be prepared for careers as professors and researchers in communication organizations. The… Read more »
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The World is Our Classroom: Schieffer Students Study Abroad
Three programs. Four countries. A world of opportunities. Across Schieffer College, students have opportunities to take what they are learning in class and experience it in an entirely new context. They can report on environmental policy from Victoria Falls, examine global branding across London and Paris, or explore the connections between film, sports media and… Read more »
TCU Schieffer College Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Internships
The work that Schieffer College students do at TCU prepares them to make an impact well beyond campus. Internships give students the opportunity to put that preparation into practice, take on meaningful responsibilities and learn directly alongside professionals in their fields. Three Schieffer students did just that, gaining experiences that strengthened their skills and gave… Read more »
Schieffer Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2026
Department of Film, Television and Digital Media Gregg Easterbrook Assistant Professor of Professional Practice Gregg Easterbrook is a director of photography and director-cameraman with more than 25 years of experience. He has worked with leading studios and entertainment companies, including Paramount, MGM, Marvel, Columbia, Lionsgate, Apple TV, Hulu, Disney and Netflix, as well as major… Read more »
Joy Rich ’86: Where Education Meets Purpose
When Joy Rich ’86 arrived at TCU from San Francisco, she didn’t know a single person in Texas. She began as a ballet major but soon found her voice in strategic communication, earning a Bachelor of Science in journalism with an emphasis in advertising and public relations and a minor in marketing. Today, she is… Read more »
Andrew Ledbetter: ‘Life of a Showgirl’ Continues Taylor Swift Lyrical Arc
When Taylor Swift’s “Life of a Showgirl” dropped at midnight, Andrew Ledbetter was queued up to listen. His takeaways are not a review but a continuation of ongoing research. The professor and chair of communication studies at the Bob Schieffer College of Communication at Texas Christian University, who has studied the cultural and communication phenomena… Read more »
From Schieffer College to Sideline Reporting and the Lessons that Got Her There
Meet Alexa Landestoy ‘18, the sideline reporter on one of FOX Sports’ college football broadcast teams with Robert Griffin III and Jason Benetti, a proud TCU Horned Frog, and well on her way to being a household name in sports journalism. The question she gets most often, is “How do I do what you are… Read more »
Roxo, KTCU Celebrate New Homes in Schieffer College
Home suite home. Roxo and KTCU are now neighbors in TCU’s Bob Schieffer College of Communication. The two experiential learning programs celebrated their new homes with ribbon cutting ceremonies and celebrations this Family Weekend. Armed with purple scissors, Roy ’59 and Roxo president Meagan Yates cut a ribbon Friday morning to open the Eaton Roxo… Read more »
Schieffer Celebrates the Class of 2025
This spring, the Bob Schieffer College of Communication celebrated the graduation of approximately 309 undergraduate and 14 master’s students across our four academic departments: Communication Studies, Film, Television and Digital Media, Journalism and Strategic Communication. The day was filled with joy, pride and a strong sense of community as Horned Frogs crossed the stage and… Read more »
Schieffer Faculty Awarded Competitive Grants to Explore Communication in a Rapidly Changing World
From e-cigarette use to artificial intelligence, faculty in the Bob Schieffer College of Communication are asking timely questions—and securing competitive research funding to help answer them. This semester alone, Schieffer researchers across communication studies, journalism and strategic communication have earned more than half a million dollars in external grants to support their work. These awards… Read more »