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Drawing on History: TCU Political Scientists Explore Etta Hulme's Political Legacy

Political Scientists Carrie Currier and Jim Riddlesperger explored thousands of cartoons spanning Texas, American and international politics, uncovering the political moments behind them and the artistry and insight that made Hulme a nationally recognized editorial cartoonist.

A group of people stand near a pair of flags, including the United States flag, in a park setting. Some individuals are dressed in military uniforms, holding a rifle and a bugle. Others are standing nearby, watching the scene. Trees and sunlight create a calm outdoor atmosphere.

TCU Marks America's 250th by Reexamining the Revolutionary War

With the nation’s semiquincentennial on the horizon, Texas Christian University is taking a fresh look at the Revolutionary War through the LCpl. Benjamin W. Schmidt Symposium on War, Conflict, and Society.

April 7, 2026, by Riane Cleveland
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TCU Professor Shares Research: Exploring Humanity in the Age of AI

TCU Professor of Religion Sage Elwell’s AddRan Distinguished Faculty Lecture explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity, embodiment and what it means to be human.

March 13, 2026, by Riane Cleveland
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Liberal Arts in Action Week Connects Classroom Skills to Careers

Liberal Arts in Action Week highlights the connection between classroom and career, showing how skills developed across the humanities and social sciences translate into meaningful professional opportunities.

February 20, 2026, by Riane Cleveland
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TCU Alumnus' Nonprofit Creates Interdisciplinary Research Opportunities

A TCU alumnus is helping expand interdisciplinary research opportunities for TCU faculty and students.

February 2, 2026, by Riane Cleveland
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Media Spotlights AI Course Focused on Human Perspectives

Two faculty members from TCU’s AddRan College of Liberal Arts were featured in the Fort Worth Report for their work on a new course that examines artificial intelligence through a “human-centered” lens.

January 16, 2026, by Riane Cleveland
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Explaining the History of Holiday Baking with Rebecca Sharpless

Rebecca Sharpless, professor of history at TCU, explains the history of baking, and more specifically, the cultural significance of fruitcakes.

December 19, 2025, by Riane Cleveland
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Bragging Rights: Political Science Professor Shares Research on Disputed National Football Championships

Keith Gaddie, Hoffman Chair of the American Ideal and professor of political science, analyzes the long history of disputed national championships in college football.

December 15, 2025, by Riane Cleveland
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Faculty Q&A: What Medieval Manuscripts Teach Us About Modern Information

Melissa Reynolds explores how readers hundreds of years ago grappled with the same challenges we face today — sorting truth from misinformation and trying to make sense of an ever-expanding world of information.

November 10, 2025, by Riane Cleveland