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Visiting faculty member lands coveted fellowship

Tianyi Li, the Texas Woman’s Dallas visiting assistant professor, was named a Founders’ Fellow by the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA).

Posted on 05/20/25

In the News: Mindy Patterson

NPR News interviewed Mindy Patterson, PhD (Nutrition and Food Sciences), about her research on resistant starches.

Posted on 05/20/25

Vittrup tapped to lead as education dean

Brigitte Vittrup, PhD, was named the next dean of the College of Professional Education.

Posted on 05/20/25

TWU kinesiology prof helps golfers master their swing

Young-Hoo Kwon, PhD, has become one of the world’s leading researchers in golf biomechanics.

Posted on 05/20/25

Armstrong named Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

Erika Armstrong, PhD, has been appointed Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs at Texas Woman’s University, following a national search.

Posted on 05/19/25

Seasoned scholar tapped to lead faculty development center

Texas Woman’s has chosen Nancy Chick, an experienced educator with a strong background in developing college faculty, as the leader of the university’s Center for Faculty Success.

Posted on 05/06/25

TWU selects new health sciences dean

Texas Woman’s has selected a veteran administrator, global leader in research and seasoned faculty member to serve as the university’s next dean of the College of Health Sciences.

Posted on 05/06/25

Dietitian finds calling in classroom

Rachel Poland accepted the dietetic internship director position in the nutrition and food sciences department at TWU Houston in June 2022.

Posted on 05/06/25

National group recognizes OT faculty member, student organization

A national organization representing occupational therapists has recognized faculty, students and alumnae from Texas Woman’s School of Occupational Therapy.

Posted on 05/06/25

In the News: Young-Hoo Kwon

Young-Hoo Kwon, PhD, was featured by CBS News about his bio-mechanics lab at TWU, which has been visited by numerous golf pros.

Posted on 05/06/25

Flores selected as student regent 06/16/25

Yelkur recognized with honorary title 06/30/25

TWU nutrition expert has key to improve gut health 06/16/25

Researcher tapped to fill inaugural AI post 06/17/25

Porter to lead University Advancement 07/28/25