October 01, 2025 

News worth sharing from Texas Christian University

The NC-170 meeting convened scientists from leading institutions, with Lori Motes ’06 providing the keynote address. The TCU College of Science & Engineering alumna oversees a $90 million engineering and technology program at NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center and talked about what’s next in the domain, including applications for athletic gear and why she believes TCU is poised to lead. 

Led by TCU geography professor Sean Crotty, a team of four students, representing five colleges and six majors, designed interactive StoryMaps to create data-driven visualizations and an immersive 3D narrative. Innovative geographic information system (GIS) curriculum and a partnership with Esri, the leading geospatial technology company, have made TCU Geography an in-demand industry partner.   

The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder face the Dallas Mavericks Oct. 6 in Fort Worth, giving the alumnus a chance to play in front of TCU fans once again. “Kenny Hustle,” as he was known in his Horned Frog playing days, talks about TCU’s role in growing him as a leader, his less-than-straight path, faith and why graduating with his sociology degree is among his greatest accomplishments.

“The leadership lesson that I try to remind myself of in this role as CEO is to listen more and talk less. My job as a leader is to listen and to empower them and to make them successful. The people closest to the work know what needs to be done. I think that's a challenging thing, as you move through your career and take on more responsibility – to stop talking and start listening to those who know what really needs to be done.”

Katie Farmer ’92 (MBA ’96) 

President & CEO, BNSF Railway

discussing leadership as part of TCU’s new national television commercial “Horned Frogs LEAD ON.” The spot features five alumni, including Farmer, whose careers embody momentum and purpose.

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