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TWU alum’s booming business venture grew out of class project

3/16/21

Wouldn’t it be great to have a cocktail that was already mixed and made with fresh ingredients – and served in a really cool plastic container that would be safe by the pool?

Turns out, that concoction of thoughts was the basis for a sweet business idea that first earned TWU alumna Merrilee Kick an “A” on her Executive MBA capstone project and led to a highly successful venture, BuzzBallz/Southern Champion, which has become the only woman-owned Distillery/Winery/Brewery combo in the United States.

TWU faculty member elected Prospanica DFW chapter president

3/3/21

Maria Gomez Albrecht, PhD/DBA, an adjunct faculty member in the TWU College of Business, was elected Prospanica DFW chapter president for the 2021 term. Prospanica DFW is part of a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and advocating for the growth of Hispanic MBAs and business professionals in corporate America.

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

3/1/21

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

2/9/21

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

1/20/21

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.