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Happy Labor Day! 🐸

Enjoy your long weekend, and we look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.




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"You have to do what the game asks you to do," says Newy Scruggs, '23 MBA, a mantra guiding his extraordinary career. From embracing every challenge to earning an Executive MBA with TCU Neeley Executive Education, Newy used his advanced degree to ignite innovation in the workplace. 👔 📢

With three decades in sports journalism, Newy Scruggs has risen from local stations to major markets like LA and Dallas-Fort Worth. Passionate about sports and storytelling, Newy’s charisma and leadership inspire both on and off camera.

Explore how he built his brand and stayed on the move—read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3T0Ew7l 🐸




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Happy National Dog Day! 🐶

Did you know that, according to the Pet Advocacy Network, the pet sector contributed an impressive $260.5 billion to the U.S. economy in 2023, directly and indirectly? From dog food to toys, our furry friends play a significant role in the economy while filling our lives with joy. Let’s take a moment to appreciate our pets here at Neeley and celebrate their positive impact on our lives! 💜

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Patti Jordan, a Neeley associate professor of professional practice in supply chain management, shared her insights with NBC DFW on the Canadian railroad lockout and the impact it is expected to have on the U.S.

"Canadians move a lot of their product by rail because of the mass amounts of area that they have to cover,” Patti said. “With that said, with the United States-Mexican-Canadian freight agreements that we have, a lot of product flows from Canada to the U.S. to Mexico and back and forth. In today's world, all three of us are pretty much intertwined."

Watch the broadcast to learn more - https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/unprecedented-canadian-rail-strikes-could-have-significant-impact-on-u-s-economy/3627223/

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As we welcome students back this week, it's a great time to celebrate alumni who are industry leaders. Christina Scharar Doherty, a Neeley graduate with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, was recently named the President of the American Academy of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants (AAA-CPA). 💼

She is the fifth woman to hold this prestigious position and one of the youngest to assume the role. Congratulations to Christina on this remarkable achievement! 👏

The first day of classes at TCU meant faculty helping students find their classrooms, catching up with friends at lunch, and meeting Craig Crossland, the new John V. Roach Dean of the Neeley School of Business. Welcome Horned Frogs, and let's make this year an outstanding one with impactful experiences and high achievement.



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The TCU Neeley Center for Supply Chain Innovation recently hosted the annual Supply Chain Business Tech Camp, giving high school students a valuable look at global industry logistics and future career paths.

Director Molly Kanthack highlighted that for many students, this camp is their first real glimpse of college life and TCU as a viable future option. 📚

This year, we welcomed nine local schools, offering students hands-on experiences and tours of BNSF Railway, Gulfstream, Amazon Air, Alliance Airport, Vytalogy Wellness, and TCU Athletics.

Read more about the unforgettable experience here: https://bit.ly/4fDM3mx









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Business Tech Camp Immerses High School Students in Supply Chain Industries Supply chain technology makes it possible to take your favorite candy bar from its ingredients to the packaged product in stores, and thousands of individual car parts to a vehicle at an auto dealership to be sold. The annual TCU Supply Chain Business Tech Camp introduces high school students to the...

The City of Fort Worth is leading the charge in technology and innovation. 🌟

In a recent Fort Worth Report article, Brandon Chicotsky, a Neeley assistant professor of professional practice in Marketing, explains how Fort Worth is establishing itself as a tech-forward and responsible hub, boosting revenue for both the city and its residents.

With a surge in cryptocurrency activity and praise from city officials, Fort Worth is emerging as a key player in crypto mining. 📈

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4djXlKY 🐸

Fort Worth began cryptocurrency mining over two years ago. What were the results? | Fort Worth Report Since plugging in a bitcoin miner in April 2022, Fort Worth saw the arrival of crypto businesses and a convention. The machine was also profitable.

Congratulations to Merianne Roth on being named among the 2024 Best and Brightest Executive MBAs by Poets&Quants. In addition to being a recent graduate of our EMBA program, Merianne also earned a promotion and now serves as TCU’s Vice Chancellor of Marketing & Communication.

Her advice to anyone considering an MBA is don't wait for a mythical perfect moment and just go for it.

https://poetsandquantsforexecs.com/students/2024-best-brightest-executive-mba-merianne-kimmel-roth-texas-christian-university-neeley/

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Anna Kate Sundvold just started her second season on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, but that's her just one of her jobs. She's also a financial planner at Bluecrest Financial Alliances and credits Neeley's rigorous course load and dancing with TCU Showgirls with helping her manage the many hats she wears now.

She was featured in the Netflix documentary "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" that followed the dancers through the process of the 2023 season.

Anna Kate spoke to reporter Erin Hunter with WFAA's morning show - https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/behind-the-scenes-with-dallas-cowboys-cheerleader/287-802be4fe-ccd2-49c9-8d51-0d5133137d60

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Behind The Scenes with Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Anna Kate Sundvold joins us to discuss her journey making The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

Congratulations to Tyson Browning for his recent publication in the Journal of Operations Management. His editorial, "Reflecting on 6 years as co-Editors-in-Chief of JOM," offers insightful perspectives on the developments in operations management over the past half-decade. 👏 🎉

At TCU Neeley, achieving our research goals means producing scholarship and serving in leadership roles like editorial board memberships and editorships. These roles are demanding but vital for TCU – Texas Christian University.

Thank you, Tyson, for your dedication and for making us better. We especially enjoyed this closing comment in the article:

“It is a never-ending job, one from which it is challenging to find a break (as when Suzanne suffered through a small computer-monitor screen and poor internet connectivity in the Finnish forest, and when Tyson took several one-hundred-mile hikes with a laptop computer in his backpack). We look forward to remembering what an actual, disconnected vacation feels like! We have relied on the fantastic support of the entire JOM community, especially the excellent authors, DEs, GEs, AEs, and reviewers who make the Journal what it is.”

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4dhFlRt 🐸

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Two industry announcements recently recognized the TCU Neeley Graduate Programs with distinctions in operations and supply chain.

The Princeton Review ranked our graduate program No. 4 Best Administered, and the No. 4 Best MBA for Operations overall and No. 1 in Texas. 💼

Gartner ranked our graduate supply chain program among the Top 20 in North America, listed in the No. 18 spot. 🌟

Exciting changes are on the horizon for TCU's Neeley Fellows program as Kelly Trager steps into the role of Academic Director this fall, bringing with her a passion for student connection and extensive experience in entrepreneurship. 📚 🐸

Since 2009, our Neeley Fellows program has seen more than 450 alumni graduate. Known for its rigorous three-year curriculum, it's the gold standard in business education. 🎓

Read about her new role - https://bit.ly/4cSZRre.




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Neeley Fellows Program Welcomes New Academic Director, Professor Kelly Trager When classes resume this fall, students in the Neeley Fellows program will welcome a familiar faculty member to the program’s helm. Kelly Trager expands her involvement Neeley Fellows as a classroom professor to become the program’s new Academic Director.

Congratulations to James Hill, director of TCU Neeley’s Center for Real Estate, who was recently announced as a member of the Dallas Federal Reserve board! 📈

🌟 In addition to his leadership role as a director, James ’06 MBA, is a finance professor in Neeley, industry expert, public official and an active volunteer with multiple North Texas programs.

Dean Craig Crossland notes, "A key factor is that our faculty are connected to the community and have leadership roles in their industries, which keeps them actively engaged in today’s business environment. We are proud to have James serving with the Dallas Fed."

Read more using the link below. 🐸
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Center for Real Estate Director James Hill Elected to Dallas Fed Board James Hill ’06 MBA, director of TCU Neeley’s Center for Real Estate, was elected to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas board of directors by its member banks. In this role, Hill will provide insight into the region’s economy in support of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy function.

New Neeley Dean Craig Crossland joined a TCU tradition this weekend, a sendoff celebration for incoming first-year students. Faculty, staff, alumni, friends and family in San Antonio gathered for one of many Send Off events across the nation for our newest Horned Frogs who will arrive to campus in the coming weeks. Riff Ram!





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Tune in for today's Olympic opening ceremony to see Olaoluwatomi "Tomi" Taiwo, an MSBA graduate, as she represents Horned Frogs and her home country of Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympics! 🏀

Tomi credits the TCU Neeley Graduate Programs for shaping her into a strategic entrepreneur and savvy decision-maker: “It taught me how to run a business, analyze data, and tell compelling stories with numbers. The focus on people skills also honed my leadership abilities.” 🐸

Balancing student-athlete life with determination and smart communication, Tomi is thrilled to team up with Amy Okonkwo, another TCU alum and Nigerian national team star. 🙌✨





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The largest class of students yet joined us on campus last week for a one-of-a-kind experience showcasing college life and careers in accounting, finance and entrepreneurship. For four years, TCU Neeley Office of Inclusive Excellence has hosted the weeklong Accelerated Career Awareness Program in partnership with NABA Inc.

This year included corporate tours of Topgolf Callaway and Gulfstream Aerospace, etiquette lessons, brand development and working in teams to create a business pitch. Thanks to longtime corporate partner PepsiCo, there were plenty of snacks.

The pitch competition's winning team presented their business plan during the closing luncheon before family and friends. Their concept sells an affordable system that provides video review for sports teams and referees by incorporating AI technology to quickly evaluate questionable calls.

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Exciting news from the TCU Neeley School of Business! Senior Zachary Cawyer has been drafted by the Kansas City Royals with the 317th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.

As an Entrepreneurship and Innovation major, Zachary has shown outstanding dedication both in his studies and on the baseball field. ⚾

Let's give him a big round of applause for this fantastic accomplishment! 👏




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In his own words: Luke Swan, a senior marketing major and member of the TCU Men’s Outdoor Tennis National Championship team provides a first-person account of leveraging his Neeley experience to play a crucial role in fostering a winning culture, both on and off the court. 🎾🏆

He shared how applying academic strategies has translated into on-court wins and credits the Neeley Fellows program for shaping his journey.

This summer, Luke merged his passions for business and sport as an intern with Nike in Los Angeles. 🌆

Read his inspiring story - https://www.neeley.tcu.edu/News/SuccessStories/Luke-Swan. 🐸




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Discover how Jonathan Song, former TCU kicker who studied entrepreneurial management and supply chain in Neeley, blends his love for fashion and football at Men's Collections on East Berry Street. There, he not only suits up TCU players off the field but also carries on his father Kee's 44-year legacy. Explore Jonathan's entrepreneurial journey and his commitment to TCU. 👔 🏈

Check out the complete Fort Worth Magazine article - https://fwtx.com/culture/former-tcu-kicker-finds-the-clothing-business-suits-him/.

Neeley MBA student Isabel Benjamin-Alvarado returned home from Thailand last week with a trophy for the top award in the X-Culture Global Business Week competition. She and her three teammates, who came from the United Kingdom by way of Spain, Boston and Thailand, developed a five-year expansion plan for the CEO of a growing convenience mart business in Thailand.

Congratulations to Isabel for the top prize and proudly representing TCU in Asia.

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Kassidy Allen, double majoring in Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Marketing, received the Future Texas Business Legend Award from the Texas Business Hall of Fame for her allergen-friendly college meal prep business, krescent. She will join other award winners at the November Texas Business Hall of Fame induction dinner.

She emphasizes the invaluable support from the BNSF Neeley Leadership Program and the entire TCU – Texas Christian University community. Kassidy aims to raise awareness about the challenges those with food allergies face.

Dive deeper into her journey - https://www.neeley.tcu.edu/News/SuccessStories/TBHF-Kassidy-Allen-and-Caleb-Biggurs. 🌟




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Neeley alumnus Caleb Biggurs celebrated earning his MBA this spring and shortly afterward was awarded the Mitchell Foundation Award for innovation and entrepreneurial excellence by the Texas Business Hall of Fame.

Caleb '21 (MBA '24) operates an entertainment marketing agency – Area 51Media. His business venture captured the interest of judges, leading to him being selected for the statewide award that includes a $15,000 prize.

Join us in congratulating Caleb on this special recognition.

https://www.neeley.tcu.edu/News/SuccessStories/TBHF-Kassidy-Allen-and-Caleb-Biggurs

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Happy 4th of July!

The newest John V. Roach Dean for the Neeley School of Business has officially started. Craig Crossland began work this week, and even attended a few events this spring to get a head start. One of his first TCU lessons was giving a proper Go Frogs!



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Horned Frogs in the News: This week, Fort Worth Report published a story on our JPMorgan Chase Inclusive Excellence Mentoring Program, which has paired more than 115 Neeley School of Business students with professionals to support their growth, confidence and industry knowledge.

Kim Nguyen, a JPMorgan Chase commercial banking associate in Fort Worth, served as a mentor to Helen To, an international business student from Vietnam. Both describe the value of the mentorship opportunity - https://fortworthreport.org/2024/06/10/tcu-jpmorgan-program-focuses-on-providing-diverse-talent-pipeline/

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TCU, JPMorgan program focuses on providing diverse talent pipeline | Fort Worth Report Three-year-old program has paired more than 115 business school historically underprivileged students with organizations across North Texas.

To commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we’d like to reshare a story of AAPI excellence. Meet Maureen Kenney, the associate director of the Neeley Professional Development Center. Growing up as an Asian-Irish American in a military family, Maureen has been a role model for many students.

Her art collection, Thankful Generations, combines her love for World War II history and beading. With her mom from Okinawa, an essential location in the war’s final battles, Maureen’s journey into Okinawa’s culture and wartime impact is both personal and inspiring.

Learn more about Maureen Kenney’s passion for art, history, and military background.
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Neeley's Maureen Kenney Combines Passion for Art, History to Military Past Maureen Kenney uses innovation and her artistry to honor those who served in the military through her creations of unique beaded tapestries. Kenney ‘85 has woven more than 30 tapestries as part of a collection titled Thankful Generations. Her exhibit of work is currently on display at the Doss Her...

On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Your bravery, courage, and valor will never be forgotten.

We proudly celebrate two Neeley leaders who have been named among Fort Worth’s 400 most influential people by Fort Worth Inc. - Ann Bluntzer, Executive Director of the Ralph Lowe Energy Institute at the Neeley School of Business, and Rodney D’Souza, Executive Director of the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at TCU. Fort Worth Inc.’s list was released this week and acknowledges the remarkable leaders who have made a profound impact in Fort Worth and its surrounding regions. Notably, this is Rodney’s second consecutive year on the list.

Congratulations to Ann and Rodney for their outstanding contributions and leadership.