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Mission Statement

Texas Woman's University is a notable institution, primarily for women, dedicated to excellence through academic achievement, research and creativity, innovation and collaboration and committed to fiscal accountability.

TWU's academic and social environment empowers students by inspiring intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning, embracing scholarship and research, developing leadership and personal responsibility, and promoting diversity and respect for all individuals.

TWU educates students to succeed as they pursue careers, research or graduate study in the liberal arts and sciences and health, education, and business professions. By setting high expectations and high ideals, TWU prepares its graduates to lead personally and professionally fulfilling lives.

Approved by the Texas Woman's University’s Board of Regents February 2005. Approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board October 2005.