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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.

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Harris College Hosts 2025 Three-Minute Thesis Competition

Posted on Mar. 11, 2025

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.

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OTD
Harris Stories / Harris College / Occupational Therapy

OTD Faculty Represents TCU at 'Day at the Capitol'

Posted on Feb. 21, 2025

TCU faculty member Crystal Smith joined 250 occupational therapy professionals at Texas Occupational Therapy Association’s Day at the Capitol to advocate for increased access to OT services. Representing TCU, she emphasized the importance of legislative support for the profession, highlighting efforts to improve healthcare access and licensure portability.

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Ella Hamlin
Nursing / Harris College / Harris Stories

Ella Hamlin is a Walk-On Success in Nursing and in Basketball

Posted on Feb. 18, 2025

After choosing nursing over basketball at TCU, Ella Hamlin thought her playing days were over. But when injuries left the women’s team short-handed, she joined as a walk-on. A year later, her dedication paid off—TCU surprised her with a full scholarship. Now, she’s living both dreams, balancing Division I basketball with a rigorous nursing program.

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white coat ceremony
Harris Stories / Nursing / Harris College

Coated in Commitment: TCU Nursing Students Begin Their Clinical Journey

Posted on Jan. 31, 2025, by Clare Moorman-Wolfe

On Thursday night, the junior nursing cohort celebrated their biannual White Coat Ceremony, marking their introduction to clinical labs. Families and friends gathered to express their pride and support for the students.

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PAs utilize technology
Harris Stories / Innovation

The Role of Technology in Health Care: How TCU's Physician Associate Program Integrates Tech in Training

Posted on Jan. 29, 2025, by Clare Moorman-Wolfe

Technology is transforming health care, and TCU’s Physician Associate Studies program ensures that students are prepared for this tech-driven future.

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physician associates in action
Harris Stories / Innovation

What Sets Physician Associates Apart? Understanding the Role and Impact in Health Care

Posted on Jan. 19, 2025, by Clare Moorman-Wolfe

The role of a Physician Associate (PA) is vital in modern health care, offering a bridge between doctors and patients through collaborative care. Unlike other health care professions, PAs are trained for versatility, capable of diagnosing illnesses, creating treatment plans and prescribing medications, all while working under a physician's guidance.

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Sage Gideon and her Grandpa
Occupational Therapy / Harris Stories / Innovation

The Student Journey to Transform Lives Through TCU's Groundbreaking OTD Program

Posted on Jan. 13, 2025, by Clare Moorman-Wolfe

TCU’s new Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is poised to make a significant impact on the healthcare landscape by addressing critical gaps in access and specialized care. Student, Sage Gideon, shares what excites her about being in the inaugural cohort.

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TCU medical students undergoing IPV training
Harris College / Social Work / Harris Stories

TCU Social Work Empowers Future Physicians in Collaboration with Burnett School of Medicine to Provide Critical IPV Training

Posted on Dec. 18, 2024, by Clare Moorman-Wolfe

TCU's Social Work Department Chair, Nada Elias-Lambert, collaborated with the Burnett School of Medicine faculty to host an impactful three-hour Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) training session for third-year medical students. This collaborative effort aimed to equip future physicians with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively support survivors of IPV.

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TCU’s DNP-PhD Program building a strong workforce
Harris College / Harris Stories / Nursing

Building a Stronger Healthcare Workforce: How TCU's DNP-PhD Program Addresses Both Nursing and Educator Shortages

Posted on Dec. 17, 2024, by Clare Moorman-Wolfe

In a time of unprecedented health care challenges, TCU’s DNP-to-Ph.D. in nursing bridge program stands out as a beacon of hope and progress. It is building a stronger health care workforce, one nurse educator at a time.

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