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'Landman' Filming at TCU Inspires New Neeley Course and Feature in The Dallas Morning News

The new undergraduate course launching in January 2026 will help students understand the real work behind energy land management.

December 15, 2025
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TCU Neeley's Nikki Morris Shares Energy Expertise in CNBC Analysis of Crypto-Powered Heating

Ralph Lowe Energy Institute executive director offers insights on crypto-powered heating and evolving energy systems.

December 11, 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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Fort Worth Report: Ralph Lowe Energy Institute and JPMorganChase Partner to Advance the Future of Energy

TCU Neeley’s Ralph Lowe Energy Institute and JPMorganChase are working in collaboration to drive innovation in energy, student development, and support research that will make an everlasting impact in North Texas.

June 18, 2025
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Neeley MBA Students Lead Global Energy Projects with Real-World Impact

Through the Ralph Lowe Energy Institute, Energy MBA students are collaborating with international partners to develop practical energy solutions from West Texas to Suriname.

April 18, 2025
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Dallas Morning News: Ralph Lowe Energy Institute Leaders Share Opinions on Energy and Alternative Sources

Nikki Morris, the executive director of TCU Neeley’s Ralph Lowe Energy Institute, and Michael Slattery, the institute’s interim director of research, pointed to Texas as proof that traditional and renewables can thrive side by side.

February 4, 2025
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Hart Energy Hall of Fame Inducts Three TCU Leaders as Industry Innovators

John Pinkerton, a member of the TCU Board of Trustees; Trevor Rees-Jones, a TCU Trustee Emeritus; and Wil VanLoh, a Ralph Lowe Energy Institute board of advisor, were recognized by Hart Energy, a comprehensive source of news, data and analysis for the global energy industry.

December 13, 2024
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Ralph Lowe Energy Institute Introduces Nikki Morris as New Executive Director

TCU alumna Nikki Morris is set to take the reins of the institute Oct 28, bringing 17 years of leadership roles in the oil and gas industry.

October 14, 2024
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Ralph Lowe Energy Institute Creates Executive-in-Residence Position with Energy Focus

Tom Bates is named the inaugural Mitchell Family Endowed Executive-in-Residence in Energy through a generous gift from TCU alumnus Chris Mitchell.

October 11, 2024
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By the Numbers: Ralph Lowe Energy Institute Celebrates Energy Week with Powerful Programming

Energy Week welcomes industry executives, TCU leaders and energy innovators to campus for a full week of activities benefitting students, faculty and alumni.

October 9, 2024

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