Stories
Harris College Hosts 2025 Three-Minute Thesis Competition
The annual Three-Minute Thesis Competition featured array of topics. The event is open to any graduate student in Harris College who is working on a research project, such as a thesis, dissertation or other project. Given the opportunity to describe their work to a general audience in three minutes or less, winners receive a gift card and the opportunity to compete at the university level.

Harris Talks Cutting-Edge Advancements in Voice and Neurological Disorder Treatments
Harris Talks is a thought leadership series where our faculty experts tackle pressing questions on current health care topics. We spoke with the Dean of Harris College and Professor in communication sciences and disorders Chris Watts, Ph.D., to explore the latest advancements in the assessment and treatment of voice disorders, Parkinson’s, neurological disorders, laryngeal function and dysphagia.

Professor Brings Expertise to TCU's New Applied Health Sciences Department
With a background in athletics and biomechanics, Emily McClelland starts her full-time role at TCU, aiming to integrate hands-on research into the Applied Health Sciences department.

TCU Alumnus Returns to Spearhead Growth in Emerging Public Health Field
TCU Alum Don Thushara Galbadage, Ph.D., returns to campus to drive interdisciplinary learning and research in our new Applied Health Sciences department.

Nigerian Immigrant Health in the U.S.: Kinesiology Student Tackles Overweight and Obesity Challenges
Master’s student Samuel Ayeni examines how lifestyle changes affect the health of Nigerian immigrants in America.

Meet TCU's Largest Ph.D. in Health Sciences Cohort
Help us welcome the largest Ph.D. in Health Sciences cohort in TCU history!

Harris College Expands with New Research Annex, Elevating TCU's Academic and Research Footprint
TCU is growing its academic research. And so is Harris College through the opening of its new research facility, the Harris Research Annex.

Harris Talks the Role of Collaboration and Tailored Anesthesia in Health Care
Harris Talks is a thought leadership series where our faculty experts tackle pressing questions on current health care topics. Associate Professor of Professional Practice Casey Crow, DNP, CRNA, explains how collaboration between health care professionals and patient advocates plays a vital role in ensuring personalized, safe and effective care that improves patient outcomes.

Harris Talks How Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants Shape Language Development
Harris Talks is a thought leadership series where our faculty experts tackle pressing questions on current health care topics. Associate Professor Emily Lund, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, sheds light on the unique challenges and strategies involved in supporting literacy development in children who are deaf and hard of hearing.

A New Era of Innovative Health Care Education Begins at TCU
In response to the evolving health care landscape, TCU's Department of Applied Health Sciences provides innovative programs to equip students with the skills for successful careers in health-related fields.