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Research was grad student’s motivation in scholarly accolades
9/8/26
While managing full-time coursework on TWU’s Houston campus and clinical fieldwork rotations, doctoral student Jessica Marchant is finding time to conduct a doctoral-level scoping review examining occupation-based, task-specific occupational therapy interventions associated with measurable neural and functional outcomes.
Grant to provide pediatric screenings to underserved areas
8/31/26
A group of Texas Woman's faculty are bringing no-cost developmental screenings, caregiver education, referral navigation and telehealth-supported follow up directly into childcare centers thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program.
Woodcock Institute awards Distinguished Fellowship to Vas, Gardner
6/8/26
The Woodcock Institute has awarded Distinguished Fellowships to Dr. Asha Vas and Dr. David Gardner for their innovative research that combines expertise in occupational therapy, psychology, cognitive neuroscience and computer science to strengthen rehabilitation outcomes and graduate education.
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).
OTD student’s project uses fantasy to sharpen social skills
4/24/26
TWU occupational therapy student Jeremiah Stevens developed a Dungeons & Dragons-based capstone project to help 10-12-year-olds at the Boys & Girls Club build social-emotional skills.