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New graduate-level program to transform nurses into doctors

by Alyssa Dizon

The Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences welcomed students from across the nation to TCU's first online Doctorate of Nursing Practice program. Paulette Burns, dean of the Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences, said the nursing school originally only offered a master's degree in nursing and nurse anesthesia... (0) comments

Overhauled fountain set for return to quad

by Diana Alvarez

The once-dominant figure of Frog pride on campus, Frog Fountain, will return to campus this fall sporting a new design, said the vice chancellor for finance and administration. A specific date for its return to campus will probably be available in the next month, said Harold Leeman, associate director of Physical Plant Administration... (0) comments

Capacity crowds fill new dormotories

by David Spencer

The sound of banging hammers, drills and construction trucks have faded into the hum of students in TCU's new residence halls, Amon G. Carter and Kellye Wright Samuelson Halls. (0) comments

Several area businesses unaffected by smoking ban

by Callie Cox

The air in Fort Worth is about to be a little clearer. The City of Fort Worth just passed a smoking ban that will go into effect Jan. 1. The ban will prohibit smoking in most public places but bars, bingo halls, retail tobacco stores, designated hotel rooms and some outdoor patios will still be legal smoking areas, said Amy Casas, public information officer for the Public Health Department... (0) comments