School & Alumni News
OT faculty member named distinguished fellow
2/6/24
Angela Cecil, an assistant professor in the School of Occupational Therapy at Texas Woman’s, was recently named a distinguished fellow by the National Academies of Practice (NAP).
Award may pave way for better cerebral palsy patient outcomes
2/1/24
Heather Roberts is hoping a $100,000 award will significantly move the needle on early detection of cerebral palsy, and lead to better outcomes for patients and their families. Roberts, an associate professor in the School of Occupational Therapy at Texas Woman’s who’s been researching cerebral palsy in children for nearly 20 years, received the award from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
‘Retired’ OT professor not resting on laurels
1/26/24
Tina Fletcher, a professor emerita in the School of Occupational Therapy, retired from Texas Woman’s in 2022. While she now has more time for traveling, she has continued to write and recently published a book along with four collaborators.
In the News: Alondra Ammon
5/26/23
Alondra Ammon, a PhD student in the School of Occupational Therapy, was interviewed on Telemundo 48 about occupational therapy for Mental Health Awareness Month on May 19.
Occupational therapist’s ties to TWU keep strengthening over decades
3/10/23
When Lela Llorens, PhD, OTR, thinks of Texas Woman’s University, the words gratitude and trust comes to mind. In February 2023, Llorens reconnected with Texas Woman’s as the keynote speaker at the 30th annual Vanderkooi Endowed Lectureship event, hosted by the School of Occupational Therapy. Llorens spoke about mentorship, friendship and leadership.