TEXAS WOMAN'S U N I V E R S I T Y™ COMMENCEMENT May 22, 2020 Denton u Dallas u Houton -------·------ -------------.A Message from the Chancellor------------- and President Carine M. Feyten, Ph.D. Dear Graduate, You have persevered through tribulations in your final semester. Even this virtual ceremony is likely a compromise to your expectations. Yet, your accomplishment is no less valid. This virtual commencement ceremony still marks the end of one journey and the beginning of another. It is indeed a cause for celebration. On behalf of the administration, faculty, and staff at Texas Woman’s University and of the alumni who have preceded you, I congratulate you. Your hard work and determination have led you through long nights of studying, writing papers, and juggling classes with other commitments. Through it all, your family, friends, the faculty and staff, and your peers have provided support and encouragement. Though perhaps virtually, they still stand with you today, proud of your achievements and excited for your future. Wherever your dreams lead, you can be confident that your Texas Woman’s education has prepared you for the path ahead. From academic knowledge, leadership opportunities, or experience gained through internships or clinical placements to our diverse campus environment, the Health and Wellbeing Initiative, and co-curricular programming, you will benefit from the many new ideas and ways of thinking. The confidence you have built and your eager, lifelong learning will serve you well in our global society and through the changing norms of this pandemic. As you go on to share your knowledge, skills, and talent with the world, I hope you will keep in touch and stay involved with Texas Woman’s through the Office of Alumni Engagement. The doors of this university are always open to you, and we look forward to hearing about your personal and professional achievements. With a pioneering spirit, Carine M. Feyten, Ph.D. Chancellor and President Board of Regents Jill E. Jester, Chair/Presiding Officer Kathleen J. Wu, Vice Chair/Assistant Presiding Officer Bernadette Carrasco Coleman Teresa H. Doggett Carlos L. Gallardo Bob Hyde Stacie D. McDavid Janelle Shepard Mary Pincoffs Wilson Lexi M. D’Abrosca, Student Regent -------------.A Brief History of Texas Woman’s University The unique history of Texas Woman’s University started before the turn of the 20th century with a revolutionary idea – higher education for women. In 1901, the 27th Texas Legislature created Texas Woman’s University. When TWU offered its first classes in 1903 in Denton, the institution was called the Girls Industrial College of Texas. Three name changes later – the College of Industrial Arts (CIA) in 1905, Texas State College for Women in 1934 and TWU in 1957 – the university has expanded its curriculum to offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 70 areas of study in both traditional and nontraditional fields for women. Throughout TWU’s history, the institution has emphasized academic excellence, professional preparation and personal growth for all students. The university’s dedication to learning was reflected in the establishment of its first graduate programs in 1930; TWU awarded its first doctoral degrees in 1953. That growth took new directions (literally) when TWU opened the Institute of Health Sciences Houston and Dallas Centers in 1960 and 1966, respectively. Today, the university includes five colleges – the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Health Sciences, the College of Nursing, the College of Professional Education – and the Graduate School. With an enrollment of more than 15,800 students, Texas Woman’s University is the nation’s largest public university primarily for women, offering degree programs in the liberal arts, nursing, health sciences, the sciences, business and education. Its campuses in Denton, Dallas and Houston also have a robust online presence with many innovative distance degree programs, including business, education, nursing, nutrition, criminal justice and general studies. Commencement Ceremony Spring 2020 u 2 Today’s Points of Distinction • u Denton 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. u TWU is one of only two Texas universities with a bachelor’s Dallas 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. 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. Houston u T hrough 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. Commencement Ceremony Spring 2020 u 3 -------------.Virtual Commencement------------- Program MAY 22, 2020 Presiding Carine M. Feyten, Ph.D. Chancellor and President, Texas Woman’s University Welcome Dr. Feyten Remarks to Graduates Dr. Feyten Recognition of Academic Distinction Deans of the Colleges and Lisa Huffman, Ph.D., College of Certification of Candidates for Professional Education Baccalaureate Degrees James R. Lumpkin, Ph.D., College of Business Rosalie Mainous, Ph.D., College of Nursing Christopher Ray, Ph.D., College of Health Sciences Abigail Tilton, Ph.D., College of Art & Sciences Conferring of Baccalaureate Degrees Dr. Feyten Certification of Candidates for Carolyn Kapinus, Ph.D., Executive Vice President Graduate Degrees for Academic Affairs & Provost Conferring of Graduate Degrees Dr. Feyten Greetings to New Alumni Ms. Ama Ambaah Alumna, Class of 2020 Concluding Remarks Dr. Feyten Closing Daughters of Texas March by John Philip Sousa Performed by the TWU Wind Symphony Conducted by Dr. Garry Evans Commencement Ceremony Spring 2020 u 4 CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES • Commencement Ceremony Spring 2020 u 5 BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES Candidates Tyler-------------. James Carroll Ricky Junior May, Jr. ------------- Kinsey Blair Tharp Sara I. 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