Stories

Two second-year Ph.D. students from the Davies School of Communication Sciences & Disorders have received a highly competitive grant for research that holds personal meaning to each of them.

Texas Christian University’s graduate Nurse Anesthesia program is No. 9 in the country, according to 2026 peer assessments in U.S. News & World Report. It is joined by the graduate Speech-Language Pathology program, which also continues to move up in the Top 100.

The annual Three-Minute Thesis Competition in the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences allows graduate students to showcase their research on a variety of topics, from human movement to juvenile justice.

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.

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.

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 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.

Help us welcome the largest Ph.D. in Health Sciences cohort in TCU history!

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.