School & Alumni News
TWU faculty and students use occupational therapy to alleviate trauma in minors
7/19/21
When Dallas opened an emergency shelter for unaccompanied minors fleeing violence in North Central America in spring 2021, Texas Woman’s School of Occupational Therapy faculty and students jumped at the opportunity to use their skills to help. Much like when the field of occupational therapy supported people experiencing occupational deprivation in the old psychiatric hospitals and tuberculosis asylums 100 years ago, this shelter needed help to provide meaningful activities and support an environment that allowed minors to heal.
TWU occupational therapy graduate has a passion for helping others
4/29/21
Houston native Anthony Bui wanted to make a difference in the world, but wasn’t sure how to accomplish that. He knew it would involve serving others, though, and joined the U.S. Marine Corps right after graduating high school. Now, he’s set to receive his Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree in Texas Woman’s May 2021 Houston commencement ceremony.
TWU alumnus, faculty member awarded for career of service
12/3/20
From a young age, Texas Woman’s alumnus and School of Occupational Therapy Associate Clinical Professor William Sit (MA ’99, PhD ’04), wanted to pursue a career in healthcare and volunteer in various settings. Those desires have led him to a three-decades-long career as an occupational therapist, inspired a passion for teaching and resulted in him being named 2020 Texas Occupational Therapist of the Year by the Texas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTA).
Alumni News: Michelle Brown
12/3/20
Michelle Brown, OTD, OTR/L, BCP ’79 was recently appointed to the American Occupational Therapy Association Commission on Continuing Competence in Professional Development.
Alumni News: Charles Williams
12/3/20
Charles Williams ’95, ’97 is the new president of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest in Waco, Texas.