Students and staff from across the United States will travel to Denton as Texas Woman’s University hosts the SENCER Center for Innovation-Southwest Spring 2019 Regional Symposium this Friday, Feb. 1. Though SENCER is known for its foundation in science, students from all disciplines are encouraged to attend the event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
EDUCAUSE welcomes new board member
TWU’s chief information officer Raechelle Clemmons has been added to the Board of Directors of EDUCAUSE. Clemmons starts her four-year term this month. EDUCAUSE is a non-profit association that is dedicated to improving higher education through the use of information technology, also known as IT.. Board members for this organization are
TWU DPS: more than just officers
TWU police officers’ goal is to ultimately keep the campus safe. Outside of work, each officer has their own passions. Officer Justin Weathers is no exception. Weathers has a true passion for singing and has been singing since his freshman year of high school. He received several scholarships to multiple
National Suicide Prevention Week
Sticking up for Stickler Syndrome
In May of 2015, a Tyler newspaper quoted a then 19-year-old Hannah Werchan in a story about conquering challenges through visual and performance arts at her high school, All Saints Episcopal School. In the article, Werchan said, “I have a passion for art. I feel like I could become something with it.” Little
Dallas campus holds Student Organization Fair
Old hearts get new lives
Donate Life April is Donate Life Month across the nation. Healthy organs, eyes and tissues can be donated to others in need. These donated organs can help save or greatly improve someone else's life. Donate Life is a non-profit organization that aims to help educate the public about the positive effects
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Human Library visits TWU for the first time
For the first time ever, TWU will be hosting a Human Library on April 23 at the Blagg-Huey Library from 12 to 5 pm. According to the Human Library website, the organization is “A Worldwide Movement for Social Change” that loans out Living Books - real people who share their
Alumna recognized by CDC for anti-diabetes efforts
Diabetes: A Danger Recognized In a 2016 report published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the increase of diabetes occurrence was highlighted and analyzed, which resulted in a demand for public awareness of diabetes and prevention. The 2016 CDC report showed that during a 20 year period, the rate of
‘I, Tonya’: Dark Portrayal of Unglamorous Celebrity
“I, Tonya” was an incredibly dark portrayal of the reality of Tonya Harding and her short-lived figure-skating career. The film is based on the true story of Tonya Harding and the scandal involving the career-shattering injury of Nancy Kerrigan. A Raw Truth “I, Tonya” is rated R for the vulgar language and
“Anthem” by Ayn Rand dystopia in 100 pages
Dystopian fiction is a classic trend in the science fiction genre, and this particular brand of storytelling has hit another surge of popularity with series such as “The Hunger Games,” “The Maze Runner,” “Divergent ” and others. However, the tradition of dystopian fiction has an exciting history of literature that
Diversity develops with annual diversity institute
As TWU students prepare to graduate and become contributing members of society, the need for them to refine attributes and skills that will make them successful individuals becomes crucial to their success, and TWU’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is helping TWU students get closer to their personal and professional
General Counsel: little known office plays key role
Nov. 5 through 11 is national Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week, but for one Texas Woman’s University department, ethics and compliance are the focus all year long. The Office of General Counsel, or OGC, ensures that TWU acts with integrity and complies with local, state and federal laws regulations and
It’s the hip thing to do
Known for its hipster culture and unique vibe, Denton is the little sister of Austin, Texas. Festivals are common, live music can be heard floating down the streets on a daily basis, and you may often see the downward dog being practiced on the Courthouse lawn- one thing that can be