News
Dietetics student has recipe for success: stay engaged
6/5/25
After working as a counselor the last two summers at TWU's culinary camps, dietetics student Mariana Salazar was given the opportunity to create a new camp. The end result was Revamp Nutrition, which runs June 16-19 for kids who are 12-16 at Woodcock Hall on the Denton campus.
Student regent finds dual purpose in leadership role
6/11/25
On June 1, Alyssa Flores was appointed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to become TWU’s newest student regent, following the term of her predecessor, Maya Landgrebe. Flores’ term expires May 31, 2026. Her vision is to make an impact in the university system and to increase the visibility of the student regent position.
Two faculty leaders inducted into National Academies of Practice
5/23/25
Noralyn Pickens, an associate dean for Interprofessional Education and Strategic Initiatives for the College of Health Sciences and College of Nursing, was recognized as a Distinguished Scholar Fellow in the occupational therapy academy, while Charlene Dickinson, dental hygiene program director in the School of Communication Sciences and Oral Health, was named a Professional Member in the oral health academy.
In the News: NFS Associate Professor Mindy Patterson
5/13/25
Mindy Patterson, an associate professor in the Nutrition and Food Sciences department in Houston, was interviewed by NPR radio about resistant starches. She is quoted in the article, "There's a secret superfood in white rice and pasta: Here's how to unlock it."
TWU selects new health sciences dean
4/23/25
Texas Woman’s has selected veteran administrator, global leader in research and seasoned faculty member Catrine Tudor-Locke, PhD to serve as the university’s next dean of the College of Health Sciences. She begins her new role on July 1, 2025.