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Up and Away: TWU marketing alumna pursues long-held dream of flying

Texas Woman’s alumna Shakar Soltani, BBA ’17, has always been fascinated with flying and the airlines for as long as she can remember, but as a minority female, she didn’t dare dream that she could be a pilot herself. But that changed, and Soltani is now on her way to taking flight while bringing much-needed representation to her chosen field.

Alumni Spotlight: Courtney Taylor, EMBA 2011

As the Vice President and Community Development Officer at Veritex Community Bank, Courtney Taylor, EMBA 2011, is putting the knowledge-base she developed at TWU to work and leading groups of employee volunteers.

TWU celebrates graduates with unique ceremonies

Texas Woman's held a drive-thru commencement ceremony on Dec. 11 and 12 for its 2020 May, August and December graduates at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth to safely celebrate and honor this important milestone for its students. 

TWU faculty member named first recipient of ISACA award

Professor Mahesh S. Raisinghani, PhD, is the recipient of the first-ever ISACA Educational Excellence Award. The award recognizes an educator with inspiring initiatives who has empowered students to pursue careers advancing technology.

Fulfilling a dream of impacting others

Texas Woman’s College of Business alumnus Jonathon Ray Oden (MBA ’17) believes in enriching the lives of others through his work as both a music therapist and an investment advisor. Though juggling two professions is not always easy, for him, the lessons he learned at TWU have been essential for his success.