Stories
Mary Twis Receives Grant to Continue Human Trafficking Research
Mary Twis, associate professor of social work in the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Texas Christian University, has received a grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to support the completion of her research on enhancing law enforcement response to human trafficking. Specifically, it focuses on the integration of trauma- and violence- informed care (TVIC) principles into their work with trafficking survivors.
Horned Frogs in the News: Nursing Alum Establishes Beacon of Holistic Health
TCU Nursing alum Julie Kennedy ’99, (’03 MBA, ’22 DNP), APRN, FNP-C stands as the visionary force behind Seed Wellness Co., a thriving health and wellness establishment in Fort Worth.
TCU Nurse Camp Returns with Two Sessions
Harris College’s Discover TCU Nursing summer camp returns offering two sessions. This camp is open to high school juniors and seniors who are interested in learning what a career in nursing is really like. Campers also see what being a student at TCU could be like through its residential experience – an opportunity to live on-campus for five days.
Social Work Student Takes the Lead On Mental Health Research and Advocacy
One student’s research examining COVID-19's impact on college students leads to a vision for change surrounding mental health care in young adults.
Health Sciences Ph.D. Candidate Wins National Award
Ph.D. in Health Sciences candidate Caleb Voskuil ’24 has been awarded the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Challenge Scholarship.
Inclusive Fitness: Transformative 'Physical Activity & Disability' Education
Recognizing the universal benefits of physical activity, regardless of individual abilities, highlights the pressing need for tailored exercises and sports activities for people with disabilities.
Unique Course Makes Semester-Long Debut this Spring
This spring, Harris College seized a unique opportunity to form a collaborative partnership with Baylor Scott & White hospitals, Baylor University and the University of Texas at Arlington, uniting their efforts to revive the pre-pandemic “Perioperative Nursing” course through an intensive Maymester session.
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.
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.
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.