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Jessica Grace TCU
Social Work

Grad Spotlight: Seizing Opportunities

Posted on May. 07, 2024, by Liliana Green

As commencement approaches, Harris College Ph.D. in Health Sciences student Jessica Grace reflects on her time at TCU.

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Horned Frogs In The News
Social Work

Horned Frogs In The News: Social Work Faculty Talks Disconnected Youth

Posted on May. 06, 2024, by Liliana Green

Assistant Professor of Social Work Ashley Palmer, Ph.D., says disconnected youth fall along a spectrum of connectedness to work and school. Poor mental health and a lack of a financial safety net contribute to rising disconnection.

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Nadja Zimmerman TCU
Diversity-Equity-Inclusion / Social Work

Crossing Continents, Cultivating Connections

Posted on May. 02, 2024, by Liliana Green

Nadja Zimmerman ’20 (’23 MSW ’26 Ph.D. in Health Sciences), an international student from Singapore and a Horned Frog twice over, shares her experience with us as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.

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Tony Wilson TCU Social Work
Community Outreach / Social Work

From the Marines to Combatting Homelessness

Posted on Apr. 23, 2024, by Kelly Kjetsaa

This Social Work alum's journey to TCU is unlike the typical path most students tread. After joining the Marine Corps, he found himself deploying to Afghanistan. His return to the states marked the beginning of a new chapter as he utilized his military benefits to enroll at TCU.

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Harris College tenured and promoted faculty
Communication Sciences & Disorders / Social Work / Nursing / Nurse Anesthesia

Celebrating Academic Excellence

Posted on Apr. 18, 2024, by Liliana Green

It is with great pride and honor that we announce the tenure, promotion and emeritus milestones achieved by 11 our esteemed faculty members. Their dedication, intellect and scholarly achievements have illuminated our University and enriched the academic community at large.

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Anthony Estreet, Social Work Green Honors Chair
Diversity-Equity-Inclusion / Social Work

Empowering Changemakers

Posted on Mar. 01, 2024, by Liliana Green

TCU Department of Social Work hosts Green Honors Chair Anthony Estreet, Ph.D., CEO of the National Association of Social Workers, delving into the endless ways social workers and social service professionals can invigorate and strengthen their commitment to social work and its values.

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Autumn Henry presents research
Social Work / Research

Social Work Student Takes the Lead On Mental Health Research and Advocacy

Posted on Jan. 16, 2024, by Liliana Green

One student’s research examining COVID-19's impact on college students leads to a vision for change surrounding mental health care in young adults.

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first gen cap
Nursing / Communication Sciences & Disorders / Harris College / Social Work / Kinesiology / Diversity-Equity-Inclusion / Nurse Anesthesia

Celebrating Our First-Gen Students

Posted on Nov. 06, 2023, by Liliana Green

TCU has been supporting first-generation college students through its TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) since 1997. Some of Harris College’s First-Gen students share encouragement and advice to others navigating their First-Gen journey.

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Eduardo Salas, Ph.D., presents a lecture to a room full of students
Nursing / Social Work / Kinesiology / Nurse Anesthesia / Harris College / Communication Sciences & Disorders

Effective Teams Lead to Improved Health Care Outcomes

Posted on Oct. 19, 2023, by Liliana Green

During the 2023 Premier Green Honors Chair lecture, Eduardo Salas, Ph.D. expresses that effective teams require defined goals and purpose; role clarity, timely and efficient communication; and a supportive leader set the foundation for effective teamwork.

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