From: Amy Evans Date: October 10, 2025 Subject: TWU Houston Student Life Update - Oct 10
Student Regent Application Open
TWU is currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 student regent. The deadline to apply is December 2025.
Applicants must complete two applications, starting with the TWU application found in myTWU. Qualified applicants who are selected to advance will then complete and the Governor’s application.
After applications have been reviewed, campus interviews will begin in mid-January. Then in late-January SGA will send recommendations to the Chancellor. By mid-February, two or more recommended applicants will be selected by the Chancellor and sent to the Governor. On or before June 1, the Governor appoints the TWU student regent for a one-year term that expires the following May
Applicants can be from any campus and at any stage of their educational journey. At the time of application and throughout the term of appointment, the student regent must:
Be and remain enrolled at the institution throughout the term as student regent
Be in "good standing"
Be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student
Maintain a 2.5 GPA
Commit to fulfill minimum time commitments
Have a strong desire to represent all university students
Student regents have a unique opportunity to influence university policy, advocate for student needs, and contribute to the future of TWU. Students interested in making a lasting impact at Texas Woman’s should consider applying. See the Student Regent website for additional details.
The application deadline for the Spring 2026 Legislative Internship is on October 12.Apply on Handshake (#10170988) to be considered for the opportunity to intern at the federal level in Washington D.C. Open to current TWU students from any major!
Open to all majors who have an interest in the legislative and political process at the federal and state level, the position of intern is an exciting experience. Interns will be exposed to internal legislative discussions and debate and will experience first-hand just how rewarding and fun it is to participate directly in democratic processes.
Scholarship funding and placement assistance for congressional legislative internship opportunities in Washington, DC are offered for the spring, summer, and fall semesters.
Short Édition invites all students, staff, and faculty members to participate in the Long Story Short Award 2025! This contest celebrates the art of concise storytelling, challenging writers to create powerful narratives that captivate readers in just a few words. Whether you're an experienced author or exploring creative writing for the first time, this is your opportunity to demonstrate that brevity and brilliance go hand in hand.
Prizes:
Jury's Winner: $550 USD
Jury's Coup de cœur: $400 USD
Public Winner: $550 USD
The competition is open to everyone in our community. Submit your short story and compete for the Long Story Short Award before the deadline on November 2.
Are you taking a course this fall? Don't forget to let your voice be heard! Course evaluations are short and mobile-friendly! Responses are anonymous and instructors will not receive feedback until after the semester is over. Plus, there are cool prizes at stake!
Check your TWU email throughout the fall term for information about specific term evaluation periods.
