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TCU Research Finds Drinking Water May Contain More 'Forever Chemicals' Than Standard Reports Suggest

A new study led by Texas Christian University researcher Gehendra Kharel suggests that common methods for reporting harmful substances in U.S. drinking water may significantly underestimate the amounts of the chemicals present.

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Horned Frogs in the High Arctic

TCU faculty and doctoral students research connections among Arctic ponds, insects, spiders, birds and foxes in northwestern Greenland.

September 11, 2026
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TCU Professor to Lead Fort Worth Data Center & Infrastructure Commission

Mike Slattery will lead the independent commission, with additional TCU faculty contributing research and academic expertise.

September 4, 2026
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TCU Expert Sarah Hill Explains the Psychology of Envy

In a recent Yahoo article exploring the psychology behind envy, psychology professor Sarah Hill’s research helps explain why humans are so attuned to the advantages of others — and how those feelings can motivate us to act.

August 26, 2026
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TCU Nutrition Expert Shares the Benefits of Beans

Super Age featured Anne VanBeber, professor of nutritional sciences at TCU and a registered dietitian, for her expertise on the health benefits of legumes and how people can add them to everyday meals.

August 21, 2026, by McKenzie Lane
A culinary instructor from TCU demonstrates cutting a red bell pepper in a kitchen. Two students observe and take notes. Fresh carrots are also on the counter. Kitchen cabinets and a periodic table element sign on the wall are visible in the background.

TCU Nutrition Expert Shares the Value of Blueberries with Good Housekeeping

Good Housekeeping turned to Anne Van Beber, professor of nutritional sciences, for its feature on what happens when you eat blueberries every day.

August 20, 2026, by McKenzie Lane
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Preparing Ethical Security Leaders for the Age of AI

Texas Christian University made its first appearance at the 2026 Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Competition.

August 20, 2026, by McKenzie Lane