School & Alumni News
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.
Two faculty leaders inducted into National Academies of Practice
5/23/25
Noralyn Pickens, an associate dean for Interprofessional Education and Strategic Initiatives for the College of Health Sciences and College of Nursing, was recognized as a Distinguished Scholar Fellow in the occupational therapy academy, while Charlene Dickinson, dental hygiene program director in the School of Communication Sciences and Oral Health, was named a Professional Member in the oral health academy.
National group recognizes OT faculty member, student organization
4/30/25
A national organization representing occupational therapists has recognized faculty, students and alumnae from Texas Woman’s School of Occupational Therapy. The honors were announced during the American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) INSPIRE 2025 Annual Conference & Expo awards and recognition ceremony in April.
OT grad draws on personal experience to fuel research
4/25/25
Vanessa Yanez, a prior PhD candidate who successfully defended her dissertation in the School of Occupational Therapy on the Houston campus, is a recipient of the Bonita Kraft Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Scholarship, which supports research in mental health and severe mental illness.
TWU selects new health sciences dean
4/23/25
Texas Woman’s has selected veteran administrator, global leader in research and seasoned faculty member Catrine Tudor-Locke, PhD to serve as the university’s next dean of the College of Health Sciences. She begins her new role on July 1, 2025.