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Research was grad student’s motivation in scholarly accolades
9/8/26
While managing full-time coursework on TWU’s Houston campus and clinical fieldwork rotations, doctoral student Jessica Marchant is finding time to conduct a doctoral-level scoping review examining occupation-based, task-specific occupational therapy interventions associated with measurable neural and functional outcomes.
Grant to provide pediatric screenings to underserved areas
8/31/26
A group of Texas Woman's faculty are bringing no-cost developmental screenings, caregiver education, referral navigation and telehealth-supported follow up directly into childcare centers thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program.
Brockway to lead interprofessional education efforts
7/22/26
Kaelee Brockway, a veteran educator with a history of developing collaborations across disciplines, has been named director of Interprofessional Education at Texas Woman’s University.
Grad student’s invention may curb shoulder pain in astronauts
7/20/26
Hunter Alvis, a Texas Woman’s PhD candidate, received a 2023 fellowship from the Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC) that shifted his entire academic and career path. The award validated his independent research project on mitigating shoulder injuries in astronauts, renewing a life-long dream of working at NASA.
Camp packs active slate for youth with visual impairments
7/17/26
Jada Celsur was one of several TWU graduate students who volunteered with Camp Abilities Texas, also known as CATX, which is a weeklong sports camp for youth who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind. It concludes July 18 on the Texas Woman’s University campus.