Stories
Speech-Language Pathology Undergrad Uses Research to Help Children with Learning Disabilities
Andrea Salazar is working across Texas Christian University to make an impact across borders. An international student from Nicaragua and a scholar in Salazar is a senior majoring in speech-language pathology in the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences and minoring in child development, a cross-discipline minor housed in the College of Science & Engineering. She is exploring effective interventions for bilingual students with learning disabilities.
Student-Led Event Provides Chance to Dance
TCU’s 11th annual Chance to Dance, a special event hosted by the TCU’s chapter of the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA). Designed as a prom-like experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the event continues to be a highlight for both attendees and TCU students.
TCU's Groundbreaking Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology Program Empowers Spanish-Speaking Communities
Harris College has led the way in bilingual speech-language pathology for over 40 years, equipping future clinicians to serve the growing Hispanic/Latino population with culturally competent care and hands-on experience, reinforcing its legacy of excellence in bilingual education.
Harris Talks Cutting-Edge Advancements in Voice and Neurological Disorder Treatments
Harris Talks is a thought leadership series where our faculty experts tackle pressing questions on current health care topics. We spoke with the Dean of Harris College and Professor in communication sciences and disorders Chris Watts, Ph.D., to explore the latest advancements in the assessment and treatment of voice disorders, Parkinson’s, neurological disorders, laryngeal function and dysphagia.
Meet TCU's Largest Ph.D. in Health Sciences Cohort
Help us welcome the largest Ph.D. in Health Sciences cohort in TCU history!
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.
NIH Awards TCU Grant for Innovative Voice Rehabilitation Research
Harris College's Marilyn & Morgan Davies Dean Chris Watts, Ph.D., will lead research endeavors on the application of innovative technology for treating muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) associated with voice disorders following a $340K federal grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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.