Yellowstone and Landman Creator To Receive Honorary Degree From TCU

Taylor Sheridan, the creator of the hit TV series Yellowstone, and Landman will be receiving an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Texas Christian University tomorrow during their spring commencement ceremony.

Sheridan, a Fort Worth Native, is being honored by TCU for his continued dedication to provide student involvement opportunities in his film and series projects, particularly with the Paramount + production, Landman.

Sheridan worked with TCU to film the first season of his Paramount+ production Landman on the TCU campus. During this filming, 36 students from the Film, Television and Digital Media (FTDM) program, 13 Track & Field student-athletes and six Theatre TCU students gained direct experience on set. They worked alongside industry professionals across departments such as camera, sound, locations, set decoration, costumes, props and production assistance. More than 600 TCU students, faculty, staff and alumni also participated as paid or volunteer extras.

Recent filming projects continued this momentum, engaging 36 FTDM students and more than 300 TCU extras, further solidifying Sheridan’s role as a catalyst for student development and professional networking.

“Taylor Sheridan’s work doesn’t just entertain, it opens doors,” said President Daniel W. Pullin. The TCU Board of Trustees approved Sheridan’s honorary doctorate at its spring 2025 meeting. “His investment in TCU’s students is building a new pipeline of creative talent, giving Horned Frogs real-world experience at the highest levels of the entertainment industry while reminding them that great stories can start right here in Fort Worth.”