Research + Discovery

Summer 2022

Can Boxing Strike a Blow Against Parkinson’s?

A pilot study will put data behind the idea that an exercise program can delay symptoms of the disease.

Summer 2022

A Weapon Against Covid

An existing anti-rejection drug could combat life-threatening inflammation in Covid patients.

Summer 2022

Lynn Jackson’s Heart for Helping

The Harris College professor works to improve the world as a social worker, volunteer, activist and mentor.

Summer 2022

TV Shows Aid Dual-Language Learners

Emily Lund and Jean Rivera Pérez find kids’ programs can be effective language teaching tools.

Summer 2022

U.S. Supreme Court Justices Use Social Science Research in Rulings

Michele Meitl found that judges cite research to add credibility and transparency to decisions.

Summer 2022

Extroverted CEOs May Make Investors Nervous

Joseph Harrison finds a leader’s personality traits may matter to stockholders.

Winter 2022

Benjamin Ireland Reunites Families Broken by War

The professor’s passion for history changed the destiny of a family across the world.

Spring 2022

How Birdsong May Help Stutterers

Brenton Cooper studies the brains of finches in hopes of improving language processing abilities in humans.

Spring 2022

Treating the student body: A Q&A With Jane Torgerson

How the Brown-Lupton Health Center medical director is steering TCU through the pandemic.

Spring 2022

A Stronger Voice

James D. Rodriguez is analyzing signs of vocal trouble before it can be heard.