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U.S. News: TWU’s occupational therapy, physical therapy tops in Texas

U.S. News & World Report has recognized occupational therapy and physical therapy graduate programs at Texas Woman’s University as being among the nation’s best and tops in Texas.

First Houston Grow Your Own students to graduate

Veronica Mata’s sixth year as a paraprofessional in the Houston Independent School District is just a couple of months from ending, but she is excited about the new role she will begin in the 2025-26 school year. Mata will be a certified teacher for Houston ISD after she graduates in May from TWU with a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education as part of the Houston Grow Your Own program. She plans to teach second grade.

Program to help Houston-area women grow their businesses

The Center for Women Entrepreneurs at Texas Woman’s University has announced the opening of applications for its AccelerateHER Program – Houston, a program providing early-stage entrepreneurs with the resources and education to fast-track their existing businesses.

Beverage titan makes record gift to TWU business college

Texas Woman’s University has received a record $30 million gift to support its college of business from teacher-turned-entrepreneur Merrilee Kick, a TWU alumna who is founder and CEO of the mega-beverage company, BuzzBallz.

TWU taps higher ed veteran to lead Houston campus

Texas Woman’s University has named Monica G. Williams, PhD, a seasoned higher education leader with a strong background in partnerships and fundraising, as the inaugural Houston campus president.