News and Successes

TWU Welcomes Disney Institute to The Woodlands

2/7/20

Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional development course, Disney’s Approach to Quality Service, to The Woodlands on Friday, March 6, 2020. Sponsored by Texas Woman’s University Center for Women Entrepreneurs, the one-day event will help area professionals examine how they can differentiate their service to become a provider of choice and understand the processes necessary to develop a culture that consistently delivers exceptional service.

Disney Institute training uses business insights and time-tested examples from Disney parks and resorts worldwide to inspire individuals and organizations to enhance their own customer experience using Disney principles as their guide.

TWU’s Center for Women Entrepreneurs Announces Microgrant Awardees

11/11/19

Texas Woman’s University’s Center for Women Entrepreneurs announced the recipients of its annual microgrant program.

TWU names leadership institute, exhibit hall for pioneering women

11/8/19

The Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents today renamed its Institute for Women’s Leadership, The Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership in honor of State Senator Jane Nelson.

Center for Women Entrepreneurs announces grant funds for women business owners

10/11/19

The TWU Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) is accepting submissions for its Women’s Enterprise Training and Microgrant Program for women-owned businesses in Texas to undertake new and innovative projects.

TWU alumna Merrilee Kick turns class project into multi-million-dollar business

11/5/19

In 2009, Merrilee Kick was a high school teacher enrolled in TWU’s Executive MBA program wanting to make more money to support her family. Things were tough, and she needed a great business plan both for her capstone project and her future. What she got was the inspiration and drive that would completely change her life.