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College gave grad confidence to serve fellow students
4/21/26
Initially overwhelmed by the transition from a small town to Texas Woman’s University, first-generation student Magali Castillo Nicolas overcame her doubts by proactively seeking campus resources and mentorship. This personal transformation inspired her to become a dedicated campus leader and mentor. Castillo Nicolas will graduate with a B.S. in psychology with a minor in Spanish.
Grad persisted despite physical, personal challenges
4/21/26
Despite challenges, Charity Broomfield managed to complete two undergraduate degrees. On May 8, she’ll earn a B.S. in biology, with a minor in child development and a B.S. in psychology with a minor in neuroscience. She also received a Biological Research Undergraduate Certificate while at Texas Woman’s.
National arts group recognizes TWU professor, alumna
4/13/26
Laura Lee McCartney, an assistant professor in the Division of Visual Arts, received the Preservice Chapter Sponsor Award of Excellence, and Makenna Connors, a 2025 BFA in Art graduate, received the Western Region Preservice Art Educator Award at the National Art Education Association National Convention in March.
Dental Hygiene event focuses on improving smiles
3/30/26
More than 80 TWU students took part in the annual Giving Kids a Smile event in March. The free event, sponsored by the university’s Dental Hygiene Program, is a daylong activity devoted to providing free dental services to underrepresented youths from 3 to 19 in the Denton community.
New timeline chronicles evolution of TWU Dance
2/24/26
Dance as an academic pursuit has evolved dramatically in the 125 years since Texas Woman’s University was founded as the Girls Industrial College in 1901.