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Fort Worth Paddock Viaduct and Trinity River [Image: Mark Perry/istockphoto]

Two North Texans Among Six Appointed to Trinity River Authority Board by Governor Abbott

by | Jan 10, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has named six individuals to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors, including two North Texans, Megan Deen of Fort Worth and Cathy Altman of Midlothian, according to a news release from the governor’s office. Both were reappointed to serve terms through March 15, 2029, joining two other returning members and two new appointees....

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TCU and UTA Partner on Joint MD‑PhD Program To Create ‘Physician Scientists’
by | Oct 22, 2024
The dual-degree program merges the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU’s novel approach to medical education with the interdisciplinary research expertise of UTA’s Department of Bioengineering. The goal: giving students the knowledge and skills "to lead advancements in health care innovation."
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NACD North Texas Elects New Chair, Taps Former Dallas Mayor as Vice Chair in Board Leadership Updates
by | Jun 14, 2024
The North Texas chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors has appointed Renee Arrington as board chair. Former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert will serve as vice chair. The platform for corporate directorship, which helps members stay ahead of critical issues such as cyber risk and CEO succession planning, focuses on governance challenges and sharing knowledge.
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TCU Names New Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Communication
by | Jun 7, 2024
Merianne Kimmel Roth's career spans both corporate and community executive leadership roles. She'll now pursue TCU's quest to enhance its national reputation, elevate its brand, and further strengthen its community engagement efforts. "There’s no better time to be a Horned Frog," she said.
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The first-ever AI 75 — the most innovative people in artificial intelligence in Dallas-Fort Worth — is revealed on May 2 at Convergence AI.

Presenting the First-Ever AI 75: Meet the Most Innovative Leaders in Artificial Intelligence in Dallas-Fort Worth

by | May 2, 2024
Dallas Innovates, the Dallas Regional Chamber, and Dallas AI have teamed up to launch the inaugural AI 75 list. The 2024 program honors the most significant people in AI in DFW in seven categories—the visionaries, creators, and influencers you need to know.
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TCU’s Coast-to-Coast Art Campaign Comes Home to Fort Worth
by | Sep 22, 2023
Texas Christian University unveiled a new mural in Fort Worth, capping off a nationwide public art project celebrating the school's 150th anniversary. The mural was designed by 2023 TCU graduate Natalie Neale and envisions the university's impact over the next 150 years.
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Stream Realty Partners, Project Destined Offer CRE Training for Dallas-Area College Students
by | Jun 12, 2023
Stream and Project Destined will provide a nine-week, work-based training program to 12 students attending UT Dallas, SMU, Texas A&M University, University of North Texas at Dallas, and Texas Christian University. Students in the program will compete against each other in groups to present live real estate deals to industry leaders.
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Guy Golan is an associate professor at Texas Christian University. [File photo]

The Last Word: TCU’s Guy Golan on Why Sharing Online Articles Doesn’t Make People Experts

by | Dec 15, 2022
Researchers at UT Austin published a study in July called "I share, therefore I know? Sharing online content—even without reading it—inflates subjective knowledge." The study, published by the Society for Consumer Psychology, explored how sharing online content affects what people think they know. Turns out, they think they know a lot—which isn't necessarily the case at all.
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Co-Founders Behind Fort Worth’s Rollin’ n Bowlin’ Launch Snacking Brand realsy to ‘Disrupt’ the Industry
by | Nov 1, 2022
Co-Founders Sophia Karbowski and Austin Patry launched Rollin' n Bowlin' as a food truck offering healthy smoothie and açaí bowls at TCU in Fort Worth. Now it's grown to brick-and-mortar locations at multiple U.S. universities and products on store shelves, leading to its latest new CPG brand launch: realsy nut butter-filled dates. “We're so excited to disrupt the better-for-you snacking industry with an actually good-for-you snack,” Karbowski wrote on LinkedIn.
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The Last Word: TCU Chancellor Victor Boschini Jr. on Ringing the NYSE Closing Bell Today
by | Sep 16, 2022
TCU's 150th anniversary kicks off January 23, 2023, but the university isn't waiting to ring out in celebration. Today Boschini—joined by Neeley School of Business Dean Daniel Pullin, and other TCU leaders, students, and alumni—rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
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Horned Frog Investment Network Aims to Boost Deal Flow in Fort Worth and Beyond
by | Jul 12, 2022
The Horned Frog Investment Network—which launched earlier this year through TCU's Neeley School of Business—aims to fund startups across the country and lift up Fort Worth's entire venture funding ecosystem.
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Digital Seat Media's recent installation for the Utah Jazz [Photo: Digital Seat Media]

Digital Seat Media Aims to Expand Beyond the Stadium as it Eyes New Funding

by | May 3, 2022
The Fort Worth-based startup already engages with fans at college and NBA games and PGA Tour events. Now, as it raises a $5 million funding round to accelerate its growth, it's seeking to move beyond sports contests and into big concert events, a Digital Student service, and even suicide prevention.

Dallas Innovates talked to Co-Founder and CEO Cameron Fowler about his vision for his technology as an "all-in-one solution."
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Local Innovators Take Home Awards at Dallas’ State of Entrepreneurship 2022 Event
by | Mar 14, 2022

At the Dallas Entrepreneur Center’s State of Entrepreneurship event last week, individual innovators and local startups were recognized for their accomplishments over the past year. And, according to the numbers, there was a lot to celebrate....

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DI People: Techstars, Critical Start, VolunteerNow, Corganics, and More Make Moves
by | Feb 25, 2022
In this week's roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you'll also find news from the Richardson Chamber, PICKUP, BPS Technology, the Frontiers of Flight Museum, UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth, and Giving DNA. Plus, Governor Abbott appoints three North Texans to the Governor's Commission for Women.
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Rollin’ n Bowlin Co-Founders Sophia Karbowski and Austin Patry
Dallas-Based Health Food Brand Rollin’ n Bowlin’ Launches Grant Program for College Entrepreneurs
by | Aug 18, 2021
TCU alums Sophia Karbowski and Austin Patry opened their own healthy food truck on TCU's campus. Now, the business that became smoothie and açaí brand Rollin’ n Bowlin’ is paying it forward with a mentorship and grant program designed to boost student founders.

Meet the three picks for the first cohort for "Bowls n Goals."
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