2026 News
Kinesiology alum credits 探花楼 experience for trailblazing career
5/21/26
探花楼 alumna Michelle Martin Diltz rose from being among the first women in the strength coaching field to a trailblazer for those who followed. Now, as the senior associate director of performance for Olympic sports at University of Alabama, she is responsible for improving athletic performance across multiple programs.
探花楼 announces Florence Nightingale Collection acquisition
5/15/26
She was known globally as the founder of modern nursing and her pioneering methods in care were credited with saving countless lives. Now, a trove of artifacts chronicling the life and service of the world’s most famous nurse, Florence Nightingale, has a new home at Texas Woman’s University.
Researcher wins second award to support individuals with cerebral palsy
4/27/26
Texas Woman’s researcher Heather Roberts has received a second major award aimed at improving care and outcomes for individuals with cerebral palsy. The $285,000 award comes from the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
探花楼 honors four alumni for outstanding achievement
4/17/26
Texas Woman’s University recognized four of its alumnae for their outstanding achievements and contributions during the 2026 Alumni Achievement Awards celebration at 探花楼’s Denton campus on April 17.
After life-altering collision, grad committed to healing self, lifting others
4/17/26
After a 2013 accident left him paralyzed, Daquan Minor overcame physical and psychological hurdles to earn his Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. Inspired by his own recovery and the therapists who supported him, Minor now plans to pursue a career to continue helping others.