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Junior Colber Ackerman show off his AirBoot product at the CREATE accelerator competition in Neeley's Shaddock Auditorium.

Student Founders Build Momentum Through CREATE Accelerator

CREATE, a yearlong accelerator, helped student entrepreneurs refine business models, gain expert feedback and prepare ventures for future growth.

May 27, 2026
Neeley alumnus pitches STOMP with co-founder of business on Shark Tank.

Neeley Alumnus Helps STOMP Athletics Secure $50,000 Deal on 'Shark Tank'

Michael Manoogian, a Texas Christian University graduate who majored in finance, played a key role in STOMP Athletics’ growth, contributing to the team’s successful pitch and national exposure on “Shark Tank,” an ABC network television show.

April 30, 2026
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Neeley Alumni, Founders of HNY+ Earn Forbes 30 Under 30 Recognition for Food and Drink Innovation

Launched as students on campus and guided by TCU Neeley faculty mentorship, HNY+ turned a wellness experiment into a fast-growing energy brand, earning national recognition for innovation and impact

February 25, 2026
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New Leadership Roles Take Shape Across Neeley's Existing and Emerging Initiatives

Updates across artificial intelligence, leadership development, executive engagement, community partnerships and graduate programs strengthen student-centered priorities and industry connection at Neeley.

January 26, 2026
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AI's Uneven Progress: Will Drover's Research Features in MIT Sloan Management Review and The Wall Street Journal

Texas Christian University Professor Will Drover and co-author Laura Huang, a professor at Northeastern University, reveal why artificial intelligence (AI) adoption advances unevenly across tasks and roles, and what leaders should know to navigate the transformation.

December 10, 2025
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TCU Neeley MBA Ranked No. 23 by Poets&Quants as one of the World's Leading Programs for Entrepreneurship

The Neeley School of Business rises to No. 23 globally and No. 2 in Texas in the 2026 Poets&Quants ranking of the World’s Best MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship, reflecting the school’s deep commitment to entrepreneurship, innovation and hands-on experience to elevate student learning.

November 19, 2025
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Life-Saving Vision: TCU Graduate Forrest Williams Honored with Top Texas Business Hall of Fame Award

Texas Christian University graduate Forrest Williams, ‘25, was honored with the Future Texas Business Legend Scholar award for his drowning prevention wearable, WaterWatch. For the recognition, he will receive a $15,000 prize.

September 23, 2025
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Neeley Welcomes Two New Executives-in-Residence: Monte Dobson and Michael Browning

Two new Executive-in-Residence bring their industry expertise to the classroom. Monte Dobson, retired senior leader at ExxonMobil, is the Mitchell Family Endowed Executive-in-Residency in Energy, and Michael Browning, founder and CEO of Unleashed Brands, will integrate his extensive franchising experience.

August 28, 2025
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From First Suit to First Job: ACAP at TCU Neeley Sparks Life-Changing Journeys for High School Students

Celebrating five years at Texas Christian University (TCU), the Accelerated Career Awareness Program continues to transform lives—offering students from diverse backgrounds a powerful introduction to college, careers in business, and the confidence to lead.

July 18, 2025
Jimmy John's Ty and Nate

Two Entrepreneurship Majors Launch Jimmy John's Franchise Location on University Drive

Nate Meyer and Ty Vansteenburg are closing out their senior year by putting their classroom knowledge into action as Jimmy John’s franchisee co-owners. The classmates credit the TCU Neeley School of Business’s academic and hands-on learning with preparing them for this endeavor.

February 25, 2025

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