Stories
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.
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.
TCU Nursing Professor Honored with Dementia Education Advocate Award
The James L. West Center for Dementia Care in Fort Worth has presented its Dementia Education Advocate Award to Michelle Kimzey, Ph.D., RN, an associate professor of nursing, honoring her passion and innovative work in dementia care.
From Classroom to Boardroom: A Commitment to the Down Syndrome Community
TCU Occupational Therapy's Grace Franko Barklow’s ’18 passion for supporting individuals with Down syndrome has been a defining aspect of her career and personal journey, leading her to the board of the Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas.
Harris College Establishes Center for Neurodegenerative Disease
TCU’s new Center for Neurodegenerative Disease is dedicated to solving one of our time's most pressing public health challenges, aiming to reduce the devastating effects of dementia and Parkinson's disease on individuals, families and society as a whole.
Frogpreneur: Ayleen Garcia
Ayleen Garcia Hernandez ’18 founded Farfalla Therapy, a bilingual speech therapy practice that supports culturally and linguistically diverse families.
Nursing Students Enhance Their Clinical Knowledge Through Mayo Clinic Externships
Senior nursing students Jenna Koeneman and Hannah Le share insights from their practical experiences during externships at the renowned Mayo Clinic.