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Woodcock Institute awards Distinguished Fellowship to Vas, Gardner
6/8/26
The Woodcock Institute has awarded Distinguished Fellowships to Dr. Asha Vas and Dr. David Gardner for their innovative research that combines expertise in occupational therapy, psychology, cognitive neuroscience and computer science to strengthen rehabilitation outcomes and graduate education.
OTD student’s project uses fantasy to sharpen social skills
4/24/26
TWU occupational therapy student Jeremiah Stevens developed a Dungeons & Dragons-based capstone project to help 10-12-year-olds at the Boys & Girls Club build social-emotional skills.
D Magazine taps four nursing faculty for excellence
3/17/26
This year marks yet another one in which TWU Nursing faculty were recognized on D Magazine’s esteemed list of Excellence in Nursing Awards. Four faculty members in the College of Nursing earned the honor this year.
TWU Dallas Men in Nursing named Chapter of the Year
12/5/25
The burgeoning TWU Dallas chapter of the American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN) received national recognition this year as the organization’s Chapter of the Year.
Prof’s experience as first-gen student raised expectations, fueled goals
11/6/25
Texas Woman’s assistant professor Lou Ann Hintz, a first-generation college student, was inspired to pursue higher education and a career in occupational therapy by her family's encouragement and a formative childhood experience. She earned multiple degrees from TWU, worked as an occupational therapist for over 20 years and returned to the university as a professor.