2019 News

Opportunity is key to bilingual ed path for Hoyos

9/17/19

A college professor could write a lengthy dissertation on the importance of sharpening Spanish and English skills in schoolchildren, but Jessica Hoyos can sum up her position in short order: “I want young people to think of Spanish as a strength, not a weakness.”

So it shouldn’t surprise anyone that Hoyos, a Texas Woman’s University senior interdisciplinary studies major with a concentration in bilingual education, is passionate about becoming a teacher.

COB professor pioneers experiential learning in her classroom

9/10/19

College of Business professor Pushkala Raman, PhD, began using experiential learning projects long before it became part of Texas Woman’s University’s focus. In fact, Raman had not even heard the term “experiential learning” when she began looking for real-world experiences for her students.

TWU Housing offers free drop-in child care for students

9/4/19

Texas Woman’s University has announced a new drop-in child care service for students starting in September from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Clubhouse in Lowry Woods.

Fletcher brings Autism awareness events to students and DFW community

9/3/19

Eight years ago, TWU Occupational Therapy professor Tina Fletcher, EdD, MFA, OTR, collaborated with the Dallas Museum of Art to host sensory friendly events to build autism awareness and bring OT training and teaching opportunities to her students. The events have now expanded across Dallas and influenced museum planners and therapists across the globe.

TWU to host Graduate School and Professional Fair Sept. 17, 2019

9/3/19

Texas Woman’s University will host a Graduate School and Professional Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Pioneer Hall located on Bell Avenue in Denton. For a map of the Denton campus, visit TWU maps. Free visitor parking with shuttle service is available at the Denton Bible Church.