TWU's Mission

TWU Mission Statement

Texas Woman’s University builds on its long tradition as a public institution primarily for women by educating a diverse community of students to lead personally and professionally fulfilling lives.  TWU prepares women and men for leadership and service through high quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on campus and at a distance.  A TWU education ignites potential, purpose and a pioneering spirit.

Core Values of the University

The following core values provide the foundation for the TWU Mission Statement:

Educational Opportunity: Supporting learning among engaged students from varied backgrounds

Scholarly Inquiry: Creating a community that encourages intellectual curiosity, creative expression, research, collaboration, innovation, and contributions of new knowledge

Integrity: Cultivating personal and social responsibility, ethical behavior, respect for self and others, and accountability

Success and Sustainability: Preparing students for purposeful lives and careers of leadership, service, and lifelong learning in an ever-changing world

Stewardship: Developing and allocating resources to address immediate needs and ensure future opportunities