On Women’s Equality Day, August 26, Texas Woman’s University Houston celebrated the first day on campus for the university’s inaugural president, Monica G. Williams, PhD, with a festive reception that included students, faculty, staff, and members of Dr. Williams’ family. 

Following Dr. Williams’ pep rally-styled grand entrance to a packed lobby of cheering students and Texas Woman’s leaders, the event featured a welcome from Carlos Da Silva, campus manager; a video message from Texas Woman’s Chancellor Carine Feyten and Christopher Johnson, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategy and Chief of Staff; remarks from Dr. Williams, and a buffet and photo opps. After being ushered to her new office, Dr. Williams was presented with flowers and branded swag from TWU Houston departments and student organizations. 

The celebration of TWU’s first president marks an historic moment for Texas Woman’s, which was designated as a university system by the state legislature in 2021—the only university system in the nation with a focus on women. 

Located in the Texas Medical District, TWU Houston is a significant contributor to the higher ed landscape in Houston and a major contributor to the pipeline of health care professionals in Texas, offering nationally-recognized undergraduate and graduate-level degrees in nursing, allied health care professions, and health care administration. 

During her remarks, Dr. Williams acknowledged the “first class” experience of her candidacy and onboarding. “I can’t wait to share the amazing things that TWU Houston is doing with the world,” she said. “We’re going to take this journey together.”