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Harris College Students Shine at Annual Research Conference
Harris College students showcased their research excellence at the annual Student Research Conference, celebrating innovation and academic achievement across the health sciences. The event featured a number of student presentations, from the impact of recess to the impact of COVID-19 on mental health. Each project reflected deep dedication, rigorous research and unique perspectives on today’s pressing health challenges.
Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders in Occupational Therapy
Integrating theory with practice, TCU’s OTD program empowers the next generation of occupational therapists.
Brett Favre's Diagnosis Raises Questions, TCU Parkinson's Expert Sheds Light
Dean of Harris College and Parkinson’s researcher and expert Chris Watts sheds some light surrounding Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre’s recent Parkinson’s diagnosis.
TCU Unveils Transformative Pathway to Empower Future Nurse Educators
The new Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-to-Ph.D. in Nursing bridge program offers DNP-educated nurses a streamlined pathway to earning a doctoral degree in nursing.
Don Tushara Galbadage Provides Input on Drone Deliveries in Fort Worth
The city of Fort Worth recently announced that it would be the first major metropolitan city in the country to offer commercial drone deliveries. Several TCU faculty, including Assistant Professor Don Tushara Galbadage, Ph.D., MPH, offered their input on the influence of drone delivery on health.
Department Chair Leads Efforts in Social Work Leadership and Violence Prevention
Social Work Department Chair Nada Elias-Lambert, Ph.D., receives prestigious appointments to advance leadership and violence prevention initiatives.
Diversity in Nursing Education: Harris College's Taskforce Leads the Way
TCU Nursing’s Diversity in Nursing Education (D.I.N.E.) Taskforce brings awareness to current issues and finds ways to address and encourage personal and collective growth.
LiiNK Center for Healthy Play Receives Blue Impact Grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
TCU's The LiiNK Project has received a $25,000 Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to support the project’s initiative to increase physical activity through recess in underserved communities.
NIH Awards TCU Grant for Innovative Voice Rehabilitation Research
Harris College's Marilyn & Morgan Davies Dean Chris Watts, Ph.D., will lead research endeavors on the application of innovative technology for treating muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) associated with voice disorders following a $340K federal grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Exploring the Intersection of Gaming and Fitness
Haylei Scoggins, a second-year Ph.D. in Health Sciences student specializing in Sport & Exercise Psychology, is leading innovative research focused on the exercise behaviors of adult video game players—a population often overlooked in health studies.