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TCU Tackles Veteran Isolation with Award-Winning Research

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A Texas Christian University psychology research team is earning international recognition for its innovative approach to supporting veterans’ transition to civilian life. Ph.D. student Renee Castillo ’22, a U.S. Army veteran, partnered with psychology professor Cathy R. Cox to present their project at Duke University’s Veteran Transitions Research Lab (VTRL) Challenge. Their proposal was selected as one of six finalists worldwide and ultimately was awarded $20,000 in funding… Read the Full Story

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