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2026 TWHE Conference

Save the Date! TWHE 2026 invites you to go Beyond Boundaries — Empowering Vision, Elevating Voice, and Creating Value. Join us virtually on March 25th and 26th, 2026, for two powerful mornings of connection, inspiration, and impact.

Engineer Your Career: Tools and Strategies for Academic and Professional Growth

Join Texas Women in Higher Education (TWHE) for a Virtual Workshop: “Engineer Your Career: Tools and Strategies for Academic and Professional Growth” Date: November 18, 2025 Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. (CST) Registration: Free! Last day to register: November 17, 2025 Featuring Ipek Bozkurt, PhD, Program Manager & Associate Professor, Engineering Management Program University… Continue reading Engineer Your Career: Tools and Strategies for Academic and Professional Growth

Be Your Own DJ – Gaining Control Through The Act of Letting Go And Collaboration

Be Your Own DJ – Gaining Control Through The Act of Letting Go And Collaboration Join Texas Women in Higher Education (TWHE) for an inspiring virtual workshop designed to empower professionals to embrace collaboration and lead with confidence. Date: October 20, 2025 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (CT) Location: Virtual (Free Registration) Last Day… Continue reading Be Your Own DJ – Gaining Control Through The Act of Letting Go And Collaboration

Building Burnout Resistance in Higher Education

Building Burnout Resistance In Higher Education The daily demands of higher education can be intense. From teaching and research to administrative duties, the pressure is real, and the threat of burnout is a constant concern. If you’re a higher education professional, you’ve likely felt this. So, what’s one thing you do to resist burnout in… Continue reading Building Burnout Resistance in Higher Education

How to Say “No” without Getting Fired Workshop

How to Say “No” without Getting Fired Workshop On December 4, 2024, Dr. Shari Childers facilitated an interactive workshop on how to establish boundaries at work. To view a recording of this discussion, click HERE. To view resources from this discussion, click HERE.

Exploring the HERS Model of Leadership

Exploring the HERS Model of Leadership On February 19, 2025, Dr. Martinella Dryburgh, President of TWHE, and Dr. Del Watson, TWHE Board member, hosted three amazing speakers for the spring 2025 “Exploring the HERS Model of Leadership” virtual workshop. Thank you to the following panelists for sharing their insights on the HERS Leadership Institute and… Continue reading Exploring the HERS Model of Leadership

2022 TWHE Conference

2022 Conference: Capitalize on Our Momentum Capitalize on Our Momentum: Change, Innovation, and Resilience was the theme of the 2022 TWHE Annual Conference. Each year, Texas Women in Higher Education hosts an annual conference, complete with plenary sessions led by renowned women in higher education, as well as engaging, applicable breakout sessions.

2023 TWHE Conference

2023 Conference: Discovering Your Leadership Playlist Discovering Your Leadership Playlist was the theme of the 2023 TWHE Annual Conference. The conference took place from March 26-28, 2023 at the Embassy Suites-Denton Convention Center in Denton, Texas. View information about the conference speakers HERE. Access the TWHE sponsorship portal HERE.

2024 TWHE Conference

2024 Conference: Oceans of Opportunity Oceans of Opportunity was the theme of the 2024 TWHE Annual Conference. The 2024 conference took place from April 7-9, 2024 at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas. Conference Keynote Speakers 2024 TWHE Conference Scholarship Recipients The Texas Women in Higher Education (TWHE) annual conference committee has… Continue reading 2024 TWHE Conference

2025 TWHE Conference

2025 Conference – Space City Synergy: New Horizons in Higher Education The theme of the 2025 TWHE Annual Conference was “Space City Synergy: New Horizons in Higher Education.” The conference was held from March 30 to April 1 at the Houston Marriott Westchase in Houston, Texas. Reflect on great moments from the 2025 TWHE Annual… Continue reading 2025 TWHE Conference