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TWU team tops space challenge, again

Texas Woman’s University’s Team Mercurian claimed first place overall at a NASA-sponsored statewide design competition.
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Roberts receives major research award

Texas Woman’s University researcher Heather Roberts has received a second major award aimed at improving care and outcomes for individuals with cerebral palsy.
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Trailblazing alumna remembered

Texas Woman’s University distinguished alumna Sandra Anderson, a 1970 graduate with a degree in art education and minors in music and physical education, is being remembered for a groundbreaking aviation career that helped pave the way for women pilots.

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School named for TWU’s Alexander

After decades of service to Texas Woman’s University and the Denton community, Jim Alexander is being honored in a lasting way—by name.

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Roberts receives major research award

Texas Woman’s University researcher Heather Roberts has received a second major award aimed at improving care and outcomes for individuals with cerebral palsy.

TWU design team poses for a photo

TWU team tops space challenge, again

Texas Woman’s University’s Team Mercurian claimed first place overall at a NASA-sponsored statewide design competition.

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Marking a milestone

Chancellor Feyten and Oakley share a moment during the Founders Day celebration last week. This year's event marked the 125th anniversary of TWU's founding.

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Wildflower Day goes "Beyond the Bloom"

Texas Wildflower Day returns to the TWU Denton campus April 24-25, with this year’s theme, Beyond the Bloom: Protecting Pollinators and Preserving Our Future.

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TWU teams with college, foundation to produce teachers

Texas Woman’s University has teamed up with two partners to build an innovative pathway for students to earn bachelor’s degrees.

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TWU achieves research milestone

The American Council on Education on Thursday announced the university has been designated a “Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production” institution.

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Spring 2024 winners of Creative Arts and Humanities Grant announced

The Creative Arts and Humanities Grants Program Spring 2024 winners were announced by Research and Sponsored Programs.

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Research Enhancement Program Spring 2024 awardees announced

Research Enhancement Program Spring 2024 winners were announced by Research and Sponsored Programs. Fall deadline is in October.

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Reconnect Over Coffee & Donuts at Donuts & Degrees!

Are you a proud Pioneer alumni working at TWU? Take a break from the Welcome Week hustle and join us for Donuts & Degrees.

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Texas Woman’s Magazine Earns More Accolades

The Spring 2025 issue of the Texas Woman’s Magazine is now available (as of April).

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Homecoming 2025 registration open now

Registration for Homecoming 2025, taking place April 24–26 on the TWU Denton campus, is open.

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Record-breaking success at TWU’s e-waste roundup

The Information Security team, in partnership with the TWU Sustainability Committee, is proud to share that this year’s E-Waste Recycling Roundup was our most successful event yet.

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University storage quotas for Google and Microsoft 365

To support efficient, secure, and sustainable data management, Texas Woman’s University will implement storage quotas for Google and Microsoft 365 accounts effective August 1, 2026.

SysAdmins stay informed on the latest security threats, emerging technologies, and best practices to proactively maintain, optimize, and secure critical systems in a dynamic and ever-changing IT

Stay secure, stay compliant: Complete your annual training

Texas Woman’s University is required to report employee completion of information security training to the Texas Department of Information Resources each year by August 31.

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Statewide Emergency Alert Test on April 2nd

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the request of Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), a statewide test of emergency alerting systems will occur between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM.

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EH&S identifies out-of-compliance items

TWU's Environmental Health & Safety team identified key items across campus that are commonly out of compliance.

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CampusOptics puts information at your fingertips

The platform's features aims to keep Pioneers safe and informed.

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Performance evaluation meetings due Nov. 3

Performance evaluations are underway and meetings should occur by Nov. 3, 2023, for the June 1, 2022 – Aug. 31, 2023 review period.

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Performance evaluations due Oct. 16

If you haven’t submitted your staff self-appraisal, you should do so as soon as possible.

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Staff self-appraisals due Sept. 29

It’s time to put your best foot forward: The Self-Appraisal and Performance Evaluation process has begun.