News
Intimate partner violence research has special meaning for Houston nurse
9/1/21
Angeles Nava, PhD, knows from personal experience the mental anguish a person can suffer when they are in an abusive, violent relationship. She saw the emotional and physical toll it took on one of her sisters years ago.
Nursing faculty member praised by director at NIH
8/26/21
Some faculty dig deep into research looking for ways to contribute new knowledge to the world, but not every researcher gets acknowledgement for their work from one of the most revered institutions in science.
American Academy of Nursing to induct two TWU faculty members
8/10/21
Two TWU College of Nursing leaders, Donna Scott Tilley, PhD, of the Denton campus and Wyona Freysteinson, PhD, of the TWU Institute of Health Sciences - Houston Center, have been tapped for induction into the American Academy of Nursing 2021 Class of Fellows.
Alumni Spotlight: Rhonda Abbott, MS '01
8/6/21
Driven by her passion for helping others, TWU Houston physical therapy alumna Rhonda Abbott, PT, FTPA, enjoys providing meaningful physical therapy care that makes a difference in the lives of her patients. Her role as senior vice president and CEO for TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston impacts the patient and family experience on a much larger scale and improves the work experience of the hospital’s team.
The Ingredients for Success
6/14/21
Texas Woman’s Nutrition and Food Sciences Assistant Professor Derek Miketinas, PhD, is passionate about many things in life, but three main ones have guided his career – food, teaching and research. Working at TWU has enabled him to pursue all of them, and national organizations are taking notice of his work.