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Katherine Sharp Landdeck's 'The Women with Silver Wings' now available
4/21/20
Associate professor of history Katherine Sharp Landdeck’s new book, "The Women with Silver Wings: The Inspiring True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II," is available today in audio, ebook and hardcover formats.
More than 1,100 women from across the nation earned their silver wings under perilous conditions, and many of these unsung heroes are telling their stories for the first time. From debutantes to Pearl Harbor survivors and from housewives to first female pilots to break the sound barrier, Landdeck has delved deep into the lives of these incredible women.
Listen to Landdeck’s interview with Krys Boyd on KERA's Think>>
Dr. Ron Palomares-Fernandez discusses Texas pro-bono telehealth initiative in response to COVID-19
4/16/20
TWU Psychology's Ronald Palomares-Fernandez, Ph.D., KH, discuss the Texas Psychological Association's pro-bono mental health and telehealth services in response to COVID-19 with ABC KVUE.
TWU Dance presents virtual dance concert ‘1200 Seconds’ April 24
4/14/20
The Texas Woman’s University Department of Dance is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by presenting its first virtual dance concert, “1200 Seconds.” The online event will feature 20 60-second dance solos in a digital video streaming format on Facebook Watch and Instagram TV Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m.
Science and art amid a crisis
3/30/20
TWU chair of visual arts, Vagner Whitehead, Ph.D., and chair of biology, Juliet Spencer, Ph.D., weigh in on the challenges and triumphs their students and faculty have experienced while transitioning their labs and workshops online. “I expect to see breakthroughs for people who are restrained by the notion of what art should be,” said Whitehead. While the set up is less than ideal, Spencer has been impressed by how quickly students and teachers alike have been able to make the switch to an all virtual model.
$1 Million Grant Program to Aid Women’s Businesses Hurt by COVID-19
3/26/20
Women-owned small businesses in Texas suffering financial losses associated with the coronavirus pandemic were thrown a lifeline today after the Center for Women Entrepreneurs at Texas Woman’s University announced a million-dollar grant program to help get them back on their feet.