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At Harris College, we take pride in our students’ commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and contributing to impactful research. Haylei Scoggins, a second-year Ph.D. in Health Sciences student specializing in Sport & Exercise Psychology, has focused her research on the exercise behaviors of adult video game players, a unique and understudied population. Her work is paving the way for… Read more »

Sergio Alexander, doctoral student, has been awarded the national Deborah Partridge Wolfe Laureate Scholarship from Kappa Delta Pi. Kappa Delta Pi, is an international education honor society that fosters excellence in education and promotes fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. Alexander is an active member of the Kappa Upsilon chapter at TCU. Q&A with Sergio Alexander How has… Read more »

Ph.D. in Health Sciences candidate Caleb Voskuil ’24 has been awarded the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Challenge Scholarship. “Congratulations to Caleb for achieving this well-deserved honor,” said Dr. Don Melrose, president of the NSCA Foundation Board, in a press release announcing the winners. “Caleb is an outstanding student with a remarkably bright future. We take pride in supporting… Read more »

Christelle Fayad is beginning the academic year as the new president of TCU’s Graduate Student Senate. Originally from Kaftoun, Lebanon, she is working towards her Ph.D. in Science Education. She is also a graduate assistant at the Andrews Institute for Research in Mathematics and Science Education. What brought you to TCU? I was a science… Read more »

By Katie Seliga, a TCU Nursing DNP-FNP student.  I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from TCU in December 2019. However, before graduating with my BSN, I knew I would return to TCU for my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)! I had such a great undergraduate experience with the undergraduate faculty and… Read more »

The Outstanding Graduate Research, Teaching and Service awards winners are selected by each school or college to recognize students who demonstrate excellence in those areas. Graduate Student Service Award College of Education – Leslie Ekpe College of Science& Engineering – Maddie Jacobs Neeley School of Business – Pedro Zendron Graduate Student Teaching Award AddRan College of Liberal Arts –… Read more »

Savannah Graham, a doctoral candidate in science education, was recognized for her research at the recent International Consortium for Research in Science and Mathematics Education (ICRSME). She won the three-minute thesis – as well as the people’s choice for the three-minute thesis – and the graduate student research award. “I presented my three-minute thesis on… Read more »

The College of Education has named four new students in its Holmes Scholars program, part of a national network of students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in pursuit of doctoral degrees. Scholars are selected based on their academic achievements and commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the field of education. With these new additions,… Read more »

Do a Google Scholar search for Angela Mack, and you will find a piece entitled “Afrosurrealism, Aristotle, and Racial Presence in Netflix’s Luke Cage.” An unusual set of subjects to be sure, but Mack’s talent is such that she goes between talking about the ancient Greek philosopher and the Netflix series inspired by the comic of… Read more »

The Dallas Morning News recently posed the question, “Could that really happen?” and turned to Floyd Wormley, associate provost for research, for the answer.