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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.
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.
Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders in Occupational Therapy
Integrating theory with practice, TCU’s OTD program empowers the next generation of occupational therapists.
Brett Favre's Diagnosis Raises Questions, TCU Parkinson's Expert Sheds Light
Dean of Harris College and Parkinson’s researcher and expert Chris Watts sheds some light surrounding Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre’s recent Parkinson’s diagnosis.
TCU Unveils Transformative Pathway to Empower Future Nurse Educators
The new Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-to-Ph.D. in Nursing bridge program offers DNP-educated nurses a streamlined pathway to earning a doctoral degree in nursing.
Don Tushara Galbadage Provides Input on Drone Deliveries in Fort Worth
The city of Fort Worth recently announced that it would be the first major metropolitan city in the country to offer commercial drone deliveries. Several TCU faculty, including Assistant Professor Don Tushara Galbadage, Ph.D., MPH, offered their input on the influence of drone delivery on health.