Stories
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.
TCU Week on NPR's Academic Minute
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.
Resilience in Action: A Veteran's Transition to Serving the Social Work Field
Retired master sergeant of the U.S. Air Force, Lauren Latiolais now stands at the crossroads of two worlds: the structured discipline of military service and the compassionate embrace of the social work field.
Bridging the Gap Between Students and Faculty Through Meaningful Dialogue
TCU Professor in Social Work Tee Tyler’s, Ph.D., approach to student learning, professional readiness and community building extends university wide through its Dialogue Collective.
Grad Spotlight: Seizing Opportunities
As commencement approaches, Harris College Ph.D. in Health Sciences student Jessica Grace reflects on her time at TCU.
Horned Frogs In The News: Social Work Faculty Talks Disconnected Youth
Assistant Professor of Social Work Ashley Palmer, Ph.D., says disconnected youth fall along a spectrum of connectedness to work and school. Poor mental health and a lack of a financial safety net contribute to rising disconnection.
Crossing Continents, Cultivating Connections
Nadja Zimmerman ’20 (’23 MSW ’26 Ph.D. in Health Sciences), an international student from Singapore and a Horned Frog twice over, shares her experience with us as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
From the Marines to Combatting Homelessness
This Social Work alum's journey to TCU is unlike the typical path most students tread. After joining the Marine Corps, he found himself deploying to Afghanistan. His return to the states marked the beginning of a new chapter as he utilized his military benefits to enroll at TCU.
Celebrating Academic Excellence
It is with great pride and honor that we announce the tenure, promotion and emeritus milestones achieved by 11 our esteemed faculty members. Their dedication, intellect and scholarly achievements have illuminated our University and enriched the academic community at large.