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 »
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Aristotle, Luke Cage and Talking About Trauma
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 »
Apocalyptic Fungi? Floyd Wormley Shares His Expertise
The Dallas Morning News recently posed the question, “Could that really happen?” and turned to Floyd Wormley, associate provost for research, for the answer.
“Innocence” and Black Children in Literature
Stanback’s interest in children’s literature and the idea of “cultural notion of innocence” began with a fortunate coincidence at her undergraduate and master’s alma mater of the University of Southern Mississippi. “I’ve enjoyed reading since I was a kid, but in my junior year of college, I took a children’s and Young Adult (YA) literature… Read more »
Harris College Houses 4 of the Top 10 Best Healthcare Jobs Programs
Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences offers programs for 4 of the top 10 Best Healthcare Jobs rated by US News & World Report. #1 – Nurse Practitioner Annual median salary of $111,680 Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with additional education. Extra schooling allows these professionals to find career opportunities in family practice, internal medicine, community… Read more »
GSS President Looks to Continue Trailblazing in TCU’s 150th Year
Leslie Ekpe is a fourth-year doctoral student and was recently elected for her second term as president of TCU’s Graduate Student Senate (GSS). TCU News spoke to her to find out how she is reflecting on her first term and what her plans are for the second. As president, what are your goals for this… Read more »
Harris College Graduate Student Featured in Sesquicentennial Immersive Experience
You were hand-selected by Dean Watts as one of Harris College’s future leaders to be highlighted in TCU’s 150th celebration immersion experience. How do you feel? It is a true honor that Dean Watts would select me out of so many qualified candidates. I am extremely thankful to each professor and faculty member who has… Read more »