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Dr. Austin Graybeal, assistant professor in kinesiology, holding a tablet and standing in the SHAPE Lab.

Harris College Professor, Alumnus Awarded TCU's First CPRIT Grant

Austin Graybeal, assistant professor and researcher of kinesiology, just earned the university's first-ever Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) award for his research and project on early breast cancer detection and screening.

PHD orientation
Research / Communication Sciences & Disorders / Social Work / Kinesiology

Meet TCU's Largest Ph.D. in Health Sciences Cohort

Posted on Oct. 15, 2024, by Liliana Green

Help us welcome the largest Ph.D. in Health Sciences cohort in TCU history!

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TCU LiiNK Center
Kinesiology / Community Outreach / Research

LiiNK Center for Healthy Play Receives Blue Impact Grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Posted on Sep. 09, 2024, by Liliana Green

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.

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TCU Hayley Scoggins
Research / Community Outreach / Kinesiology

Exploring the Intersection of Gaming and Fitness

Posted on Sep. 05, 2024, by Kelly Kjetsaa

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.

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NPR Academic Minute
Research / Thought Leadership / Kinesiology / Communication Sciences & Disorders / Nursing / Social Work

TCU Week on NPR's Academic Minute

Posted on Aug. 22, 2024, by Liliana Green

Texas Christian University researchers will be featured on NPR’s “The Academic Minute” podcast, a prestigious platform that highlights significant academic studies on pressing issues of the day.

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TCU Locomotor Performance Lab
Research / Kinesiology

Olympic Gold: Expert Analysis of the 100-Meter Finals and More

Posted on Aug. 05, 2024, by Liliana Green

TCU Kinesiology Chair and world-renowned biomechanist, Peter Weyand, Ph.D., provides a comprehensive analysis of the Olympic Games, helping audiences all over the world delve into the science behind these extraordinary performances.

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TCU Debbie Rhea
Thought Leadership / Kinesiology

Horned Frogs in the News: TCU Expert Advocates for Outdoor Exercise to Boost Health

Posted on Jun. 05, 2024, by Kelly Kjetsaa

In an Associated Press article, Deborah J. Rhea, Ed.D., highlights the benefits of being active, offering practical advice for gradually resuming physical activities and staying motivated.

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Andy Kreutzer TCU
Research / Kinesiology

TCU Alum Revolutionizes Pediatric Respiratory Health

Posted on May. 20, 2024, by Kelly Kjetsaa

Exploring the boundaries of pediatric health, Ph.D. in Health Sciences grad Andreas Kreutzer redefines research in pediatric respiratory wellness.

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Kate Webb TCU
Kinesiology

Grad Spotlight: Becoming a Research Scientist

Posted on May. 10, 2024, by Liliana Green

As commencement approaches, Harris College Ph.D. in Health Sciences student Kate Webb reflects on her time at TCU.

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Austin Graybeal TCU
Kinesiology

Pioneering Mentorship and Research in Health Sciences

Posted on May. 08, 2024, by Sofia Roberts

From a passionate student in TCU’s Department of Kinesiology to a dynamic educator and researcher at the University of Southern Mississippi, Austin Graybeal’s, Ph.D., ’21 path reflects a profound dedication to both scientific inquiry and student development.

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