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Doctoral PT program approved for Denton

The Texas Woman’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program received approval for an additional program to be housed on the Denton campus from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Kinesiology team earns fifth win in NASA-sponsored design challenge

When it comes to space flight challenges, Texas Woman’s kinesiology students always seem to have the best solutions. For the fifth time in the last seven years, a team of Texas Woman’s undergraduate kinesiology students took the top overall prize at a NASA-sponsored statewide design competition. 

OT alum has big plans for building program that supports young adults

TWU occupational therapy alumna Danielle Howerton has thought about starting a transitional program for young adults with intellectual disabilities or neurodivergent conditions for many years. The Texas Woman's Empowering Women for Rural Healthcare Leadership mentorship program is helping making that a reality for Howerton. 

Red wine pomace may have heart health benefits

Mandana Pahlavani, PhD, an assistant professor from Texas Woman’s Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, received a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to study the “novel microencapsulation of red wine pomace to modulate gut health in coronary artery disease.”

Alumna finds joy in increasing health access to the underserved

Alumna Cynthia Chennault is returning to Texas Woman’s and the Denton campus to participate in the Empowering Women for Rural Healthcare Leadership lecture series. Chennault serves in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps as an active-duty health services commander.