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Two Friday Frogs as part of OTD initiative

OTD Initiative Provides Hands-On Skills, Community Outreach

The Harris College Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program has kicked off their fieldwork curriculum with an opportunity to sharpen participation skills for young adults with Down syndrome in our community.

Two Friday Frogs as part of OTD initiative
Occupational Therapy / Harris College

OTD Initiative Provides Hands-On Skills, Community Outreach

Posted on Mar. 13, 2026, by Taylor Helmes

The Harris College Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program has kicked off their fieldwork curriculum with an opportunity to sharpen participation skills for young adults with Down syndrome in our community.

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The winners from the Harris College 2026 Three-Minute Thesis Competition
Communication Sciences & Disorders / Harris College / Research / Kinesiology

Harris College Students Display Research at 2026 Three-Minute Thesis Competition

Posted on Mar. 10, 2026, by Taylor Helmes

The annual Three-Minute Thesis Competition in the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences allows graduate students to showcase their research on a variety of topics, from human movement to juvenile justice.

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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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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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Student at hooding ceremony with faculty members.
Harris College / Harris Stories / Nurse Anesthesia

Bright Futures, Healing Hands: Celebrating TCU Nurse Anesthesia's 2024 Cohort

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

The 2024 TCU Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) graduates celebrated their achievements this past weekend with hooding and commencement ceremonies before starting their next chapter.

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Benefits of PLAY
Harris Stories / Harris College / Kinesiology / Research

Unstructured Play and Its Impact on Child Development: Exploring Limb Imbalances, Injury Prevention, and Resilience in Elementary School Children

Posted on Dec. 12, 2024, by Clare Moorman-Wolfe

Kinesiology Master’s student, Lauren Wagner, evaluates the LiiNK Project’s impact on physical imbalances in elementary schools. Researching play’s impact on childhood development sheds light on the emotional and physical benefits of unstructured play in school curricula.

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