News and Successes

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.

U.S. News: TWU’s occupational therapy, physical therapy tops in Texas

4/8/25

U.S. News & World Report has recognized occupational therapy and physical therapy graduate programs at Texas Woman’s University as being among the nation’s best and tops in Texas.

In the News: Hui-Ting Goh

1/23/25

Hui-Ting Goh, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Physical Therapy, was featured in D CEO's January/February issue and online at dallasinnovates.com. Goh was named a finalist in November for D CEO's 2025 Innovation Awards, presented in partnership with Dallas Innovates. 

Goh was one of five finalists in the emerging leader category.

PT student gained interprofessional experience, reward serving patients in Guatemala

7/1/24

Sammy Jo Shaw, a third-year doctor of physical therapy student at Texas Woman’s, was among a team of 14 graduate students and four College of Health Sciences faculty members that provided therapy services at various clinics in Guatemala. As part of a TWU experiential learning program, the group spent 10 days in May working with Hearts In Motion, an organization that offers medical care to people in need.

PT faculty, PhD student to study access challenges to PT services

6/5/24

PhD candidate Madeline Ratoza, associate professor Rupal M. Patel, PhD; professor Wayne Brewer, PhD and associate director Katy Mitchell, PhD received a grant of $25,000 for their project titled "Modeling Rehabilitation Provider Shortage with Population Data as a Pilot Study in Texas."