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Endowed Scholarship Honors Legacy of Former Harris College Dean
To honor the legacy and contribution of former Harris College Dean Chris Watts, TCU Trustee Marilyn Davies established the Dr. Christopher R. Watts Endowed Scholarship to support COSD students.
Harris College Expands with New Research Annex, Elevating TCU's Academic and Research Footprint
TCU is growing its academic research. And so is Harris College through the opening of its new research facility, the Harris Research Annex.
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.
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.
LiiNK Center for Healthy Play Receives Blue Impact Grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
TCU's The LiiNK Project has received a $25,000 Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to support the project’s initiative to increase physical activity through recess in underserved communities.
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).
Exploring the Intersection of Gaming and Fitness
Haylei Scoggins, a second-year Ph.D. in Health Sciences student specializing in Sport & Exercise Psychology, is leading innovative research focused on the exercise behaviors of adult video game players—a population often overlooked in health studies.
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.
Olympic Gold: Expert Analysis of the 100-Meter Finals and More
TCU Kinesiology Chair and world-renowned biomechanist, Peter Weyand, Ph.D., provides a comprehensive analysis of the Olympic Games, helping audiences all over the world delve into the science behind these extraordinary performances.