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![TCU OTD Grace Franko Barlow](/stories/2024/images/GraceBarlow.jpeg)
Meet TCU's New OTD Program Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
TCU is delighted to welcome Grace Franko Barlow, OTD., to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program.
Meet TCU's New OTD Doctoral Capstone Coordinator
TCU is delighted to welcome Crystal M. Smith, OTD., to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program.
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Interprofessional Student Mixer Fosters Unity and Empowerment
This annual event brings together students from Harris College and pre-health majors in TCU’s College of Science & Engineering, providing them with an opportunity to network, build community and leave empowered as future health care professionals.
![Left to right: Associate Dean for Nursing & Nurse Anesthesia Suzy Lockwood, Ph.D; Director of Graduate Nursing Kimberly Posey, Ph.D., active military member and TCU Nursing student Hope Whitsitt, Mayor of Fort Worth Mattie Parker, and other TCU Nursing students attend the proclamation ceremony at City Hall on Nov. 14 in support of Nurse Practitioner Week.](/stories/2023/images/image001-768x596.jpg)
City of Fort Worth Recognizes Nurse Practitioner Week With Proclamation
The City of Fort Worth recognized TCU Nursing’s nurse practitioner (NP) program with a proclamation in support of National Nurse Practitioner Week.
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Celebrating Our First-Gen Students
TCU has been supporting first-generation college students through its TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) since 1997. Some of Harris College’s First-Gen students share encouragement and advice to others navigating their First-Gen journey.
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Harris United: An Equity-Based Grading Approach
Ahmed Rivera Campos, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Davies School of Communication Sciences and Disorders spoke about “ungrading,” a form of “grading for growth” and explains the difference between an antiquated teaching approach versus an equity-based teaching approach.
![Eduardo Salas, Ph.D., presents a lecture to a room full of students](/stories/2023/images/Clark_Bud_SMU-small.jpg)
Effective Teams Lead to Improved Health Care Outcomes
During the 2023 Premier Green Honors Chair lecture, Eduardo Salas, Ph.D. expresses that effective teams require defined goals and purpose; role clarity, timely and efficient communication; and a supportive leader set the foundation for effective teamwork.
![TCU Nursing senior practices administering the flu vaccine on another student in preparation for the upcoming flu clinic event.](/stories/2023/images/flu-clinic-670x450.jpg)
All Glory to the Flu Clinic
An event that began with only 500 administered vaccines in 2009, has now grown into a mass-immunization event with the support of numerous community partners
![Albanese family at the Amon G. Carter Stadium](/stories/2023/images/albanese-family-tcu-gives-670x450.jpg)
One Family's Heart for Harris College
Harris College has a vision to transform global health. Our team of dedicated students, faculty, and staff realize this vision with the help of supporters like the Albanese family from San Jose, California.