Division and Alumni News
Fall 2020 Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists
2/4/21
117 biology majors and 17 medical technology majors were named to fall 2020 dean's and chancellor's lists.
González begins mentorship and research endowment
2/4/21
Elma González grew up working as a migrant farmer with her family across South Texas. As an undergraduate student at Texas Woman’s, she worked on campus part-time while double majoring in biology and chemistry, also earning her teaching credentials. The need to work part time while studying as a full-time student did not allow additional time for research or extracurricular activities.
Grant aims to increase STEM engagement in Indigenous communities
1/28/21
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $99,786 planning grant that will allow a TWU research team to develop strategies to recruit and retain more Indigenous students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
TWU biology lab granted patent for anti-cancer compounds
10/15/20
A Texas Woman’s University biology team, led by associate professor Michael Bergel, Ph.D., has been issued a patent for three compounds that prevent the growth of human breast, lung and colon cancer cells.
Three biology student-athletes honored with 2020 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar awards
8/26/20
Eight Texas Woman's University student-athletes have been honored by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education as recipients of the 2020 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar award. Three of the eight recipients are biology majors: London Archer (senior, basketball), Isabel Goyco (junior, gymnastics) and Isabel Vega (junior, volleyball).