Blog – TWHE

Elevating Every Voice: Forensic Listening as a Tool for Inclusion

Join Texas Women in Higher Education (TWHE) for a Virtual Workshop: “Elevating Every Voice: Forensic Listening as a Tool for Inclusion” Date: October 13, 2026 Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. (CST) Registration: Free! Last day to register: October 12, 2026 Featuring Dr. Wendelyn Risher Assistant Professor of Management, John Massey School of Business, Southeastern… Continue reading Elevating Every Voice: Forensic Listening as a Tool for Inclusion

The Best Self Practice: Reflection, Renewal, and the Inner Work of Thriving Together

Join Texas Women in Higher Education (TWHE) for a Virtual Workshop: “The Best Self Practice: Reflection, Renewal, and the Inner Work of Thriving Together” Date: September 23, 2026 Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. (CST) Registration: Free! Last day to register: September 22, 2026 Featuring Dr. Katie Walker Clinical Associate Professor of Reading and the… Continue reading The Best Self Practice: Reflection, Renewal, and the Inner Work of Thriving Together

Dear Career, We Need to Talk-Now

Join Texas Women in Higher Education (TWHE) for a Virtual Workshop: “Dear Career, We Need to Talk-Now” Date: February 10, 2026 Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. (CST) Registration: Free! Last day to register: February 9, 2026 Featuring Binta Brown, EdD Founder and CEO – Career Prompt, LLC In the rush to support students, colleagues,… Continue reading Dear Career, We Need to Talk-Now

2026 TWHE Virtual Conference

$99 Registration Now Open! 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. TWHE is committed to providing high quality professional development sessions to individuals across the state, focusing on… Continue reading 2026 TWHE Virtual Conference

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.