2026 News
Researcher wins second award to support individuals with cerebral palsy
4/27/26
Texas Woman’s researcher Heather Roberts has received a second major award aimed at improving care and outcomes for individuals with cerebral palsy. The $285,000 award comes from the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
TWU honors four alumni for outstanding achievement
4/17/26
Texas Woman’s University recognized four of its alumnae for their outstanding achievements and contributions during the 2026 Alumni Achievement Awards celebration at TWU’s Denton campus on April 17.
After life-altering collision, grad committed to healing self, lifting others
4/17/26
After a 2013 accident left him paralyzed, Daquan Minor overcame physical and psychological hurdles to earn his Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. Inspired by his own recovery and the therapists who supported him, Minor now plans to pursue a career to continue helping others.
TWU kinesiology team wins NASA-themed design competition, again!
4/15/26
A team of Texas Woman’s kinesiology students designed a pneumatic device that earned them first place overall at a NASA-sponsored statewide design competition that wrapped up on April 14.
U.S. News ranks OT, PT schools among nation’s best
4/7/26
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Texas Woman’s graduate programs in occupational therapy and physical therapy as being among the nation’s best ― and being the No. 1 and No. 2 programs, respectively, in Texas.