Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University

2800 S. University Dr., Fort Worth, 76129, TX, US

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TCU's Mission: To educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community. This is a place where students learn how to adapt to whatever the future might bring, develop critical thinking skills and expand their creativity. With a choice of rigorous academic programs in 131 undergraduate areas of study, 49 master's level programs and 20 areas of doctoral study, Horned Frogs have opportunities to search for meaning and examine values, yet graduate well-prepared for professional accomplishment.

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Zack Hawley

Zack Hawley

Associate Professor

Zack Hawley studies urban economics, including discrimination in housing markets and what motivates organ donors.

Organ Donation Why African-Americans Face Discrimination when Seeking Information about Home Loans from Mortgage Loan Originators at Early Stages of the Application Process Public Finance Housing Investigation of How Financial Incentives Influence a Person's Decision on Whether or Not to Become an Organ Donor Urban Economics Discrimination Experimental Economics Housing Markets

Sarah Hill

Sarah Hill

Professor, Psychology

Dr. Hill specializes in research on women's sexual psychology, sex hormones, and the birth control pill.

The Birth Control Pill Mind-Body Interactions Menstrual Cycle Interpersonal Relationships Sex Hormones Women's Psychology

M. Francyne Huckaby

M. Francyne Huckaby

Associate Provost of Faculty Affairs

Dr. Huckaby is professor, associate provost of Faculty Affairs and executive director of the Koehler Center at Texas Christian University.

Feminism and Research Philosophy & Education Film as Research Education and Equity Women and Gender Studies Curriculum Studies Diversity in Education Relations of Power and Relations of Vulnerability Ethics and Education Qualitative Research Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Gina Jarman Hill

Gina Jarman Hill

Professor & Department Chair

Dr. Hill's interests include food security, sustainability, urban agriculture and community nutrition education.

Urban Agriculture Food Waste Hunger Food Security Sustainability Community Nutrition Education

Tricia Jenkins

Tricia Jenkins

Professor

Tricia Jenkins is an expert in the US government's relationship to Hollywood, critical media theories, and media genres.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe Television and Film Genres Hollywood and the CIA International Film Festivals Critical Media Analysis Film Festivals Military & Hollywood

Suki John

Suki John

Professor

Suki John is an expert in diversity, social justice, classical modern dance, dance history and art activism.

Feminism and the Arts Diversity Cuban Culture Cuban Modern Dance Dance History Classical Modern Dance Techniques Choreography Art and Activism Social Justice

Michelle Kimzey

Michelle Kimzey

Assistant Professor

Michelle Kimzey is an expert in gerontology, dementia care education, palliative care, and older adults with dementia.

Older Adults with Dimentia Dementia Care Education Gerontology Palliative Care

Jan Lacina

Jan Lacina

Bezos Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Education | Senior Associate Dean for Research, Graduate Studies and Strategic Partnerships

Dr. Lacina's teaching and research interests focus on literacy leadership, children's literature, and early childhood teacher preparation.

Teacher Education Children's Literature Literacy Leadership Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Andrew Ledbetter

Andrew Ledbetter

Professor & Chair of Communication Studies

Andrew Ledbetter investigates how people use communication technology to maintain close ties with friends, family, and romantic partners.

Quantitative Research Methods Psychological Health Friendships Communication Technology Social Media Maintaining Relationships Family Communication Interpersonal Communication

Endia J. Lindo

Endia J. Lindo

Associate Professor of Special Education

Dr. Lindo’s expertise is in reading disabilities, comprehension instruction/intervention and the social-cultural factors of learning.

Cultural Competence Special Education Reading Intervention Dyslexia/Reading Disabilities Instructional Strategies Research Methods