Stories
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.
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.
LiiNK Center for Healthy Play Receives Blue Impact Grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
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.
Exploring the Intersection of Gaming and Fitness
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.
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.
TCU Celebrates Marine Creek Trail Extension Opening with Community Walk
TCU’s, in partnership with Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District hosts free community event at the Marine Creek Anderson Trail to celebrate the upcoming opening of the Marine Creek Trail Extension in April 2024.
Health Literacy: A Catalyst for Change
Carol Howe studies racial disparities, diabetes and children. Black, Hispanic and Native American populations suffer significantly higher rates of diabetes than do white people.
'Chance to Dance' Celebrates 10 Years
Texas Christian University is hosting its 10th Annual Chance to Dance, a free prom-like event for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in the Brown-Lupton University Union on TCU’s campus.
Meet Carol Howe, the Paula R. and Ronald C. Parker Endowed Professor
Carol Howe, Ph.D., RN, CDCES, FAAN, director of nursing research and scholarship at TCU, was named the inaugural Paula R. and Ronald C. Parker Endowed Professor.