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TWU Dallas Men in Nursing named Chapter of the Year

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

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. 

MHA program sharpens student’s focus, expands experiences

Texas Woman's graduate student Kesia Derilus spent a week last summer in Ottawa, Canada and traveled to Berlin in August with her Dallas and Houston classmates with the MHA Global Health's study abroad trips. Along with the lectures by German healthcare professionals, on-site visits and interactions with local experts, Derilus truly experienced Germany. 

Visiting faculty member lands coveted fellowship

 Texas Woman’s Dallas visiting assistant professor Tianyi Li, who teaches health care administration at the Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship, was just one of 27 professionals from around the country to receive the Founders’ Fellow recognition from the ASPA. The ASPA is the leading professional membership association for public service.

Doswell Health Informatics Conference continues success

Roughly 185 attendees, nearly 10% more than in 2023, took part in this year’s 2025 Doswell Health Informatics Conference on artificial intelligence in healthcare, hosted by the College of Nursing. The conference was held at TWU Dallas on Friday, April 25.