Commencement Program Spring 2020

Denton
Today’s Points of Distinction
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u For more than a century, TWU has cultivated women
leaders. Thanks to the Texas Legislature and private
gifts, we continue this tradition through our Jane Nelson
Institute for Women’s Leadership focused on women in
business, politics and public policy, and student
leadership development.
u Our teacher education triple certification program – with
specializations in core subjects, special education and
English as a Second Language – is one of the first in Texas.
u The Doswell College of Nursing in Dallas partners with
the Dallas VA Medical Center to meet the national demand
for more nurses to help advance veterans’ care.
Dallas
u TWU is one of only two Texas universities with a bachelor’s
degree in informatics and one of only three with a master’s.
u The Denton campus has undergone a transformation not
seen since the 1970s, with construction projects worth
more than $235 million that will enhance the university
experience for generations to come.
u TWU’s Institute of Health Sciences–Houston Center sits
at the southern gateway of the Texas Medical Center, the
world’s largest and most prestigious medical complex.
Houston
u College of Business students develop marketing plans
for local entrepreneurs and non-profits, giving our
future graduates experience they can take directly into
the workplace.
u Through an Olympic Opportunity Fund Grant, TWU’s
Project INVEST (INjured Veterans Entering Sport
Training) offers adaptive sports and activities for injured,
ill and wounded military, both active duty and veterans.
u A highly competitive National Endowment for the
Humanities grant supports an initiative to incorporate
global perspectives and international experiences into
undergraduate humanities courses.
u A $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation
allows TWU to develop projects that encourage students to
study science, technology, engineering and math.
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