Fall 2023
Message from the Dean
Greetings and Happy Fall to everyone! We are pleased to report that we are off to a great start to the Fall semester and academic year.

We launched two master's degree programs: a Master of Science in Accounting and an MBA in Entrepreneurship, which also allowed us to bring in new faculty to teach in these programs.

We also launched four certificate programs: Women in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business Fundamentals and Healthcare Administration. Please let your networks know about these terrific programs!

We are proud to support student professional development activities this Fall. Read about our Dress for Success event and join us at Meet the Firms. We have also launched DREAM BIG —The Campaign for Texas Woman's University. In honor of TWU’s 125th anniversary in 2026, Texas Woman’s University has launched the public phase of its first comprehensive campaign in university history — raising $125 million to support faculty, students and programs. The College of Business is excited about our growth, and we hope you will join us in our journey!

The opportunity is too big to dream small!


— Rama Yelkur, D.B.A.
Dean and Professor, College of Business
The College of Business earned accreditation in February 2023 from AACSB International, the world’s leading association of business schools.

The AACSB's mission is to foster ENGAGEMENT, accelerate INNOVATION, and amplify IMPACT in business education. 
Amplifying Impact
Meet the chair of the Dean's Leadership Circle
Dawn Hooper has served as chair of the Dean's Leadership Circle for the last several years. She currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at the National Diversity Council, the first non-profit organization to bring together the private, public and non-profit sectors to discuss the many dimensions and benefits of a multicultural environment.
Alumna receives promotion
Kimberly Baker, a COB alumna and a member of the first TWU Bold LeadHER Roundtable program cohort, was recently promoted to Vice President of Business Applications at Insperity in Houston. As the senior leader of 200 engineers, she will oversee the technology strategy of the company.
Fostering Engagement
COB finds ideal partner to
co-host women's conference
COB Associate Dean for Accreditation, Dewaynna Horn, saw a unique opportunity to connect the TWU Institute of Health Sciences — Houston Center with a Houston women’s organization.  
Organization president found business footing with advisory board
Second-year student Sarah Gee found her community with the College of Business Dean’s Student Advisory Board (DSAB). She was voted president for the 2023-24 academic year. 
Accelerating Innovation
COB introduces new programs and certificates
New for the 2023-24 school year are two master's degree programs: a Master of Science in Accounting and an MBA in Entrepreneurship.

The College of Business also launched four certificate programs: Women in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Administration and Business Fundamentals.
Meet our New Faculty
Become a part of the Texas Woman's University community! The TWU College of Business has open faculty and staff positions.
Alumni Success
Accounting alumnus elected chair of state-wide association
Alumnus Tim Pike currently serves as chair of the board of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. Pike sees his involvement with TXCPA as a moral obligation. 
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Support the College of Business
For more information, contact Director of Development Greg Garland at [email protected] or 940-898-3851
TWU Business Matters is published by the university's College of Business.