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Grad student’s invention may curb shoulder pain in astronauts

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

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.

Kitchen workshops stress dairy’s role in health

The ovens in the Neva Hudiburgh Cochran Wellness Kitchen are heating up thanks to a new three-year partnership between Texas Woman’s and Dairy MAX, a regional dairy organization. 

Myers Stroke Center recognized for excellence

The Texas Woman’s Mike A. Myers Stroke Center has been recognized for excellence by the Dallas Historical Society for its outstanding contributions to the local community. 

Kinesiology alum credits TWU experience for trailblazing career

TWU alumna Michelle Martin Diltz rose from being among the first women in the strength coaching field to a trailblazer for those who followed. Now, as the senior associate director of performance for Olympic sports at University of Alabama, she is responsible for improving athletic performance across multiple programs.