Traditions

University Symbols

TWU's new logo with Texas Woman's University written underneath.

University Logo

A photo of Minerva from an upwards angle with the sky in the background.

Pioneer Woman, Minerva

A image of a maroon barn owl holding the letters 'T W U' in its claws.

Mascot, Owl of Minerva

Oakley the owl with his arms outstretched and wearing a jersey that says 'Oakley 01' on it.

Oakley

A maroon flag flying on TWU's Denton campus with the logo in white.

Maroon & White

TWU's official university seal

University Seal

A swatch of plaid print with maroon, white and black stripes.

Pioneer Plaid

 
 

Traditions of the University

A TWU dancer in her maroon uniform and a stick-on tattoo of the Owl mascot.

Maroon Monday

A graduate at her commencement ceremony holding up the TWU hand sign.

University Hand Sign

A TWU student signs a maroon flag with the TWU logo on it.

Class Flag Signing

A TWU student poses in front of large balloons in the shape of TWU letters.

Block Party

TWU students relax and listen to music on the lawn of the Denton campus.

Pioneer Palooza

A vintage photograph of TWU students from the 1960's celebrating homecoming.

Homecoming

Oakley makes the TWU hand sign on the field at the Texas Ranger's stadium.

TWU Game Nights

TWU students take a selfie in front of a donut wall in the Denton campus dining hall.

Finals Feast

TWU students walk through the Denton campus holding an oak leaf chain.

Oak Leaf Chain

A TWU first-generation student receives her stole and poses with her family at the ceremony reception.

First-Generation Graduation

A child sits on the lap of a TWU student dressed in academic regalia in a crowd.

Family Graduation

The TWU skyline lit up at night with the ACT Tower lights on.

Lighting of the Tower

Holidays at TWU

A mother holding her child while he plays with a balloon that says 'Happy Halloween' on it.

Boo at the U

Two veterans carrying a wreath with US flags on it with a stage behind them.

Veteran’s Day

A TWU student posing next to a tree decorated with ornaments, lights, and ribbons.

Festival of Lights

Santa standing with his arms out in front of a pile of toys and presents on TWU's Denton campus.

Holiday Gift Program

 
 

TWU Anthems

A view of the green house and a pond on TWU's Denton campus.

Daughters of Texas March

Statue of a girl reaching to the sky on TWU's Denton campus.

To the Texas Woman’s University

A TWU graduate in her graduation gown at commencement ceremony.

Alma Mater

TWU students forming a band and playing instruments in Pioneer Hall during a basketball game.

Fight Song

 
 

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