Texas Woman’s University: Quick Facts

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4 things to know about TWU’s new regent, Rienke Radler • Nov. 8, 2026, 7:41 PM ET (Denton Record-Chronicle)

TWU soccer team falls to UT Dallas in PKs in Lone Star Conference quarterfinals • Nov. 3, 2026, 2:30 PM ET (Denton Record-Chronicle)

Guest director says she was fired from TWU’s ‘The Suffragist’ during final week of rehearsals • Oct. 22, 2026, 9:30 AM ET (Denton Record-Chronicle)

TWU soccer plays to scoreless draw against UT Dallas • Oct. 18, 2026, 10:00 PM ET (Denton Record-Chronicle)

Parents can find free guidance for children’s mental health through new program at TWU • Oct. 15, 2026, 11:22 PM ET (Denton Record-Chronicle)

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Also Known As	Girls Industrial College
Date	1903 - present
Areas Of Involvement	public education

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