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.
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.
Students Make a Difference at Special Olympics Texas
TCU Kinesiology students made a meaningful impact by conducting approximately 50 health screenings at the Special Olympics Texas Fall Classic this month.
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.
Harris United: What Inclusive Instructors Do in Harris College
Harris United is hosting a Lunch & Learn series this academic year focusing on what inclusive instructors do in Harris College.
Frogpreneur: Kristie Knickerbocker
Kristie is the owner of a tempo Voice Center, a private practice based in Fort Worth. Her primary focus is assessing and treating people with voice disorders, especially singers.
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
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.
Uncover the Secret to Teamwork Success
In collaboration with the College of Science and Engineering at TCU, Harris College is proud to host Premier Green Honors Chair Eduardo Salas, Ph.D., Allyn R. & Gladys M. Cline Chair Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychological Sciences at Rice University and recipient of the 2023 American Psychology Association Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology.
Studying Global Perspectives on Health in Spain
Annelyse Macias, a nutrition major, recently visited Sevilla, Spain with Harris College as part of our summer study abroad course, “Global Perspectives on Health in Spain.” Learn in her own words how the exploration of food preparation and produce availability enhanced her learning and growth at TCU.