While not a new form of digital media, podcasting has introduced a new way to easily communicate with large audiences. Podcasting is an opportunity that any Schieffer College student can take advantage of. We spoke with Jean Marie Brown, M.S., from Journalism and Charity Robinson, M.A., and Tricia Jenkins, Ph.D., from Film, Television and Digital… Read more »
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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 »
Schieffer College Celebrates Student Research and Creativity at 2022 Festival
More than two dozen Bob Schieffer College of Communication undergraduate and graduate students showcased their projects, campaigns and films at the 2022 Schieffer College Research and Creative Festival on April 21. The event was in person this year, a year after it was held virtually via Zoom due to the pandemic. Faculty, staff and… Read more »
Class of 2022: Logan Gibbs
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 »
Schieffer College Welcomes Three New Colleagues
The Schieffer College welcomes three new members to our dean’s office team – Christiana Ampadu, Nicole Bush and Krystal Winn. We are glad they are working alongside our students, faculty and donors. Christiana Ampadu is our new academic advisor. Christiana graduated from Ohio University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism, with a concentration in… Read more »
‘Horned Frog Scholar Search’ Is One-Stop Shop for Scholarship Opportunities
TCU launched a new platform that allows students to search for all available scholarships in one place. The Horned Frog Scholar Search opened last spring and is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year, with more than $1 million in scholarship opportunities. The system is designed to be easy to use: Current students automatically… Read more »
Associate Dean to Present at Institute for Public Relations Research Symposium
Dr. Julie O’Neil will deliver a research presentation on her recent quantitative and qualitative research about using internal social media platforms with employees to listen, build relationships and increase employee engagement. O’Neil will present “Connecting the Heart to Science: Internal Communication to Cultivate Compassion, Culture, and Community” on Dec. 2 at the Institute for Public Relations… Read more »
Schieffer Students Featured in Episode of “The College Tour”
Four students majoring in the Schieffer College are featured in a season two episode of “The College Tour” that is now streaming on Amazon Prime. “The College Tour” series helps prospective college students navigate university choices and gives them an insider view of campuses around the country from the comfort of their homes. The Schieffer students… Read more »