The spring 2025 TCU Magazine delves into research, a core pillar of TCU’s new strategic plan, with stories of
discovery, innovation and the TCU spirit. Through the lens of the Scholarly Pursuit
and Thesis program, the cover story takes readers inside the Anne Burnett Marion School
of Medicine at TCU, one of few medical schools in the nation requiring a four-year
research project for every M.D. candidate.
“Future doctors are tackling critical health challenges, from exploring the implications
of the rise of birthing centers to investigating the link between COVID-19 and diabetes,”
said Caroline Collier, editor. “These students aren’t just learning medicine; they’re
shaping its future.”
Beyond the lab, the magazine spotlights Angel Sheu, a third-year medical student who
partnered with the nonprofit Drew’s 27 Chains to distribute lifesaving naloxone doses
and provide crucial training to first responders and medical professionals. Her innovative
QR code system not only tracks the impact of this vital program on reducing opioid
overdose deaths but also provides an innovative method to collect research data.
This issue also features:
- Moonlight on the Water: Discover the serene beauty of the Full Moon Paddle program, offered by Campus Recreation & Wellness Promotion.
- Pioneers in Purple Scrubs Learn how Harris College nursing graduates from the ’60s and ’70s enhanced the nursing landscape in North Texas and beyond.
- Preserving History: Meet Christopher Blay ’03, the director of public programs at the National Juneteenth Museum.
- Bootstrapping Success: Be inspired by the entrepreneurial journey of sisters Sarah Means ’12 and Lizzie Means Duplantis ’04, founders of the high-end boot company Miron Crosby.
- Rent Reality: Dive into research on the housing industry by Zack Hawley, a professor of economics.
His recent study looks at proposed caps to rent increases — policies that are popular
with voters but can exacerbate housing shortages.
Read the full spring 2025 edition of TCU Magazine.