Josh Bentley
Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies
Expertise in: Public relations, crisis communication, public apologies, corporate social advocacy, and fundraising strategies.
Public ApologiesFundraising StrategiesLawPublic RelationsCrisis Communications
Kristie Bunton
Dean and Professor of Journalism
Kristie Bunton's expertise lies in media ethics, media accountability, gender, race and class issues.
EditingMedia AccountabilityMedia and GenderMass Media EthicsRace and Class Issues
Ashley English
Assistant Professor
Ashley English is an expert in contributions and community engagement strategies of faith-based organizations.
Megachurch Involvement in Economic DevelopmentCommunity Engagement StrategiesFaith-Based Organizations
Amiso George
Professor of Strategic Communication
Dr. George teaches courses in crisis communication, strategic campaigns, strategic writing, case studies, global communication and images.
Risk and Crisis CommunicationCorporate CommunicationPublic Relations
Dustin Hahn
Associate Professor
Dr. Hahn's research examines the presence and use of production elements (such as statistics) in sports media and their effects on fans.
Sports MediaStatistics in MediaSport and Social MediaSports Fanship
John T. Harvey
Professor
Dr. Harvey's research focuses on exchange rates, business cycles, and contemporary economic schools of thought.
Contemporary Economic Schools of ThoughtMacroeconomicsExchange RatesBusiness Cycles
Zack Hawley
Associate Professor
Zack Hawley studies urban economics, including discrimination in housing markets and what motivates organ donors.
Urban EconomicsPublic FinanceMortgage LendingHousingHousing Markets
Andrew Ledbetter
Professor & Chair of Communication Studies
Andrew Ledbetter investigates how people use communication technology to maintain close ties with friends, family, and romantic partners.
Quantitative Research MethodsPsychological HealthFriendshipsCommunication TechnologySocial Media
Johnny Nhan
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Professor
Nhan's research focuses primarily on technology and policing - cyber security, police culture and collaborative security networks.
Law Enforcement CoordinationEmergency Incident ResponsePolice CulturePolicingRace and Crime
Daxton “Chip” Stewart
Professor and Assistant Provost for Research Compliance
Dr. Stewart’s areas of expertise include media law and communication technology.
Media LawCommunication TechnologyFirst AmendmentFreedom of InformationPublic Records Law
World Cup 2026: The Full Story
TCU experts on the media, money, culture and conversation behind the tournament
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event in a generation. TCU faculty bring deep expertise to every dimension of the tournament, from the broadcast booth to the host city, from the fan experience to the economics of it all.
The Broadcast Behind the Game
How streaming, rights deals and media technology are reshaping how the world watches
The 2026 World Cup will be the most streamed sporting event in history. TCU's Chip Stewart can speak to media rights law, broadcast regulation and what the shift to streaming means for access and the future of sports media. Uche Onyebadi brings a global perspective on match coverage and international broadcast culture.
Connect with Expert :
Chip Stewart, Ph.D. -- Media Law and Sports Broadcasting | Bob Schieffer College of Communication
Uche Onyebadi, Ph.D. — Associate Professor of Journalism | International Media and Global Soccer Expert
When the Story Goes Wrong
Crisis communication, sponsor controversies and reputation management at the World Cup
A tournament this size generates controversy. Sponsors pull out. Governments get involved. Josh Bentley studies brand reputation and corporate crisis response in sports. Amiso George specializes in crisis communication and global image management. Johnny Nhan covers crowd management, cybersecurity and policing large-scale events.
Connect with Experts
Josh Bentley, Ph.D. -- Brand Reputation and Sponsor Strategy | Bob Schieffer College of Communication
Amiso George, Ph.D. -- Crisis Communication and Global Reputation Management | Bob Schieffer College of Communication
Johnny Nhan, Ph.D. — Security, Crowd Management and Public Safety at Major Events | AddRan College of Liberal Arts
The Social Game
How fans experience the World Cup together, online and off
The World Cup is as much a social experience as a sporting one. Andrew Ledbetter studies digital communication and fandom. Ashley English looks at how communities gather around shared moments. Dustin Hahn examines how statistics and production elements in sports media shape the fan experience.
Connect with Experts
Andrew Ledbetter, Ph.D. -- Digital Communication and Fandom | Bob Schieffer College of Communication
Ashley English, Ph.D. -- Community Engagement and Social Connection | Bob Schieffer College of Communication
Dustin Hahn, Ph.D. — Sports Media, Statistics and Fan Engagement | Bob Schieffer College of Communication
Who Gets Covered and How
Gender, race and fairness in World Cup media coverage
Not every team, player or story gets equal airtime. Kristie Bunton studies media ethics, gender and race in sports coverage — and what fair, responsible journalism at a global tournament actually looks like.
Connect with Expert:
Kristie Bunton, Ph.D. — Media Ethics and Sports Coverage | Bob Schieffer College of Communication
The Economics of the Cup
What it really costs and who benefits — when a city hosts the world
Hosting the World Cup is an economic and political bet of enormous scale. John Harvey speaks to the costs and benefits of mega sporting events and global tourism. Zack Hawley examines stadium financing, host-city economics and housing markets. Sean Crotty covers urban economic development, labor demand and how large-scale events reshape cities.
Experts
John Harvey, Ph.D. — Economics of the World Cup and Mega Sporting Events | AddRan College of Liberal Arts
Zack Hawley, Ph.D. — Host-City Economics, Stadium Financing and Housing Markets | AddRan College of Liberal Arts
Sean Crotty,Ph.D. — Urban Economic Development and the World Cup Host City | AddRan College of Liberal Arts
The Athlete — Performance, Psychology and Preparation
The science and psychology behind elite soccer performance
Peter Weyand is one of the world's leading experts on sprint mechanics and running performance. Robyn Trocchio studies sport and performance psychology — how athletes manage pressure, focus and mental readiness on the biggest stage.
Expert
Peter Weyand, Ph.D. — Sprint Performance and Exercise Mechanics | Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Robyn Trocchio, Ph.D., CMPC — Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology | Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Connect with TCU experts
TCU's faculty span communication, economics, performance science, cultural studies and fashion — available to speak with reporters, producers and content teams covering the 2026 World Cup.
