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This year marks eight decades of nursing at Texas Christian University’s Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences, celebrating the past and historic moments in the college and the future of nursing.

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 Harris College Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program has kicked off their fieldwork curriculum with an opportunity to sharpen participation skills for young adults with Down syndrome in our community.

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.

TCU faculty member Crystal Smith joined 250 occupational therapy professionals at Texas Occupational Therapy Association’s Day at the Capitol to advocate for increased access to OT services. Representing TCU, she emphasized the importance of legislative support for the profession, highlighting efforts to improve healthcare access and licensure portability.

After choosing nursing over basketball at TCU, Ella Hamlin thought her playing days were over. But when injuries left the women’s team short-handed, she joined as a walk-on. A year later, her dedication paid off—TCU surprised her with a full scholarship. Now, she’s living both dreams, balancing Division I basketball with a rigorous nursing program.

On Thursday night, the junior nursing cohort celebrated their biannual White Coat Ceremony, marking their introduction to clinical labs. Families and friends gathered to express their pride and support for the students.

TCU's Social Work Department Chair, Nada Elias-Lambert, collaborated with the Burnett School of Medicine faculty to host an impactful three-hour Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) training session for third-year medical students. This collaborative effort aimed to equip future physicians with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively support survivors of IPV.

In a time of unprecedented health care challenges, TCU’s DNP-to-Ph.D. in nursing bridge program stands out as a beacon of hope and progress. It is building a stronger health care workforce, one nurse educator at a time.