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TWU receives $200,000 from the Greater Texas Foundation

The Greater Texas Foundation serves the citizens and educational institutions of Texas by supporting initiatives that increase access to higher education, support teachers, and encourage parental and community involvement in education.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

TWU School of the Arts to host Latino Dance & Music Festival July 17-19

The Latino Dance and Music Festival is presented by the Texas Woman's University School of the Arts.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

TWU offers Spanish training for the workplace

The programs are all non-grammar based and no prior knowledge of Spanish is necessary.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

TWU to showcase online degree programs with July 26 information session

TWU's online degree programs provide a cost-effective solution to rising gas prices.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

TWU Chancellor Ann Stuart named Woman of Distinction

Every other year, AAUW and TWU co-sponsor the Expanding Your Horizons in Science and Mathematics conference, which showcases math and science careers to more than 400 middle school girls in the DFW area.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

TWU Commuter NET program receives national recognition

About 83 percent of students on the Denton campus are commuter students.

Monday, June 23, 2008

The Meadows Foundation contributes $1 million to Texas Woman’s University

The new Institute of Health Sciences-Dallas Center combines TWU's Parkland and Presbyterian sites into a dynamic campus-in-one building at the Parkland location.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

TWU becomes first in state to offer culinary bachelor’s degree

Applications are currently being accepted for the TWU BAS in culinary science and food service management degree program, which begins at the TWU Denton campus this fall.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

TWU Chancellor Ann Stuart receives well-deserved raise

Dr. Stuart received a well-deserved 11 percent raise Thursday, along with another three-year extension of her contract.

Saturday, June 7, 2008

TWU receives $850,000 from Boenker estate for nutrition student scholarships

The gift will be used to establish the Ima Jean Boenker Scholarship, which will provide up to $8,000 a year to students majoring in nutrition and food sciences.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

TWU hosts reception to introduce Pioneer Breast Health and Community Outreach Program of Denton County

The mission of the program is to save lives by providing culturally competent breast health education and community outreach throughout Denton County, especially to hose who are uninsured or are not able to pay for care.

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Gov. Perry appoints Scarlett Pope of Grapevine as TWU’s new student regent

Pope will attend her first board meeting as the TWU student regent on June 6 at TWU's Dallas-Presbyterian campus.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Texas Woman’s University holds June 14 open house for prospective students and guests

Prospective students could win $1,000 to be applied to fall 2008 tuition and fees at TWU.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Texas Woman’s University awarded $750,000 by Jane and John Justin Foundation

The new institute will allow TWU, already the state's leading provider of new nurses and other healthcare professionals, to incorporate industry-standard technology into classroom and laboratories that will enhance career preparation for students.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Texas Woman’s University names Patricia Holden-Huchton dean of College of Nursing

With more than 13,000 alumni and more than 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students in Denton, Dallas and Houston, TWU has the largest college of nursing in Texas and produces more new nurses than any other program in the state.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Texas Woman’s University Biology Professor Dr. Lynda Uphouse named 2008 Piper Professor

The award, which includes a $5,000 stipend, was created in 1958 to honor outstanding teaching in Texas colleges and universities.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

DFW Association for Business Economics hands out outstanding student awards

Cristina Pereira of TCU won first place and $1,000 for her essay, Does Financial Development Lead to Higher Economic Growth?

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Texas Woman University schedules spring commencement May 10

Approximately 802 undergraduate and 669 graduate degrees will be awarded during the three ceremonies.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Ann Williams to receive prestigious honor from TWU

Mrs. Williams is the founder & Artistic Director of the world-renowned Dallas Black Dance Theatre.

Thursday, May 1, 2008

TWU presents annual spring fashion show May 2

"Students each year work diligently to create a visually exciting event."

Saturday, April 26, 2008

TWU Carolyn Barnes receives Distinguished Achievement Award from Council for Advancement and Support of Education District IV

The award is the highest honor given by CASE District IV to advancement professionals. Barnes received the award for her leadership and service to the profession, TWU and to CASE.

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Denton and Texas Woman’s University work together on May is “Exercise is Medicine” month

Mayor McNeill said that physical inactivity and obesity are two major public health problems, not only in Texas and the United States, but also across the globe.

Friday, April 18, 2008

TCU and Texas Woman’s open classic theater productions for this week only

You only have a few days to see Hamlet and/or Hedda Gabler.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Texas Woman’s University announces 2008 distinguished alumni

Dr. Anita Cowan, Dr. Darlene A. Kluka, and Dr. Sally A. Roden will be recognized at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Luncheon on April 26.

Monday, April 7, 2008

Texas Woman’s University graduate student Cynthia Johnson receives scholarship to attend 2008 Health Advocacy Summit

Johnson said that receiving the award was the highlight of her educational experience at TWU.

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Texas Woman’s University celebrates founding, gives awards

"We lead Texas in educating nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, dieticians, teachers, librarians, and so forth."

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Texas Woman’s University explores the arts on a TWU Arts Triangle Walking Tour April 3

TWU dance, drama, art and music students will perform at various locations as the tour continues through the campus.

Monday, March 24, 2008

Texas Woman’s University to host seventh annual Well Wednesday Community Health Fair on April 2

The public is invited to the free health fair in Pioneer Hall, located on Bell Avenue, and hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, March 17, 2008

Texas Woman’s University schedules multicultural counseling workshop

The workshop is geared toward graduate students in mental health fields as well as social workers, psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists and others whose work involves interacting with individuals in groups from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Texas Woman’s basketball has three named to conference honor roll

Keshia Bolds, Jessica Durr, and Savannah Thompson earned spots thanks to carrying at least a 3.20 GPA.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Texas Woman’s University holds information sessions for online degree programs on Houston campus on March 29

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the foyer of TWU's Institute of Health Sciences-Houston Center, located in the Texas Medical Center at 6700 Fannin Street.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Texas Woman’s University Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Wind Ensemble presents “Old Wine in New Bottles” March 6 on Denton campus

The performance features older music composed or arranged in a more modern format.

Friday, Feb. 29, 2008

Registration for Texas Woman’s University Science Fair continues through March 22

The science fair, open to student in kindergarten through ninth grade, will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., March 29 in the south dining rooms of Hubbard Hall.

Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008

Colleges and universities all over the metroplex opening theater productions this week

From TCU to Collin Theater Center, 9 new plays and musicals are beginning their run.

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008

Texas Woman’s University receives $500,000 from Hoblitzelle Foundation

Monies will be used in support of the planned T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences in Dallas.

Monday, Feb. 25, 2008

TWU announces Patsy and Fred Patterson and Denton LULAC Council #4366 as 2008 Founders’ Award recipients

The awards will be presented at the annual TWU Founders' Day Award Scholarship Luncheon on April 3 at TWU's Denton Campus.

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008

TWU’s annual edible car contest open for entries

Good taste is not a requirement.

Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008

TWU grad student honored for osteoporisis research

Doctoral candidate's study receives Student Recognition Award from Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals.

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008

Texas Woman’s athletes continue academic success

For the 51st consecutive semester – 25½ years – the cumulative grade point average of all Pioneer student-athletes has been 3.0 or better.

Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008

TWU professor receives geriatric nursing research award

Southern Nursing Research Society will recognize Dr. Gail Davis during their annual conference in Birmingham, AL.

Monday, Jan. 7, 2008


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