Preparing for the Future
Preparing for the Future Texas Woman’s is Dreaming Big
INSIDE 4 PUTTING THE BIG “D” IN BIG DREAMS Monica Christopher Named Dallas Campus President 6 ESTABLISHING A NEW FRONTIER IN EDUCATION Dr. Melissa Tonn Opens Doors 8 PASSING ON THE TORCH Devoted alumna Mary E. Ridgway, PhD ’71, ’74 gives back 24 TRUE GRIT Sheila K. Kellagher, DPT ’81, ’17 reflects on her path to success Texas Woman’s SPRING 2024 PUBLISHER: Lisa Rampy Interim Vice President, University Advancement and Alumni Engagement EDITOR: Brittany A. Connolly Director, Executive Communications CONTRIBUTORS: Michelle Cummings, Matthew Flores, Elizabeth Gustwick, Christopher Johnson, Kris Kaskel-Ruiz, Andy Palos, David Pyke, Amy Ruggini, Christy Savage ’17, Isabella Serrano, Korinne West ART DIRECTION AND DESIGN: Renee Victory Director, Design Services ILLUSTRATORS: Alem DeLaCruz ’19, Victoria Nall ’22 PHOTOGRAPHER: Leo Gonzalez CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT: Carine M. Feyten, PhD PRINT PRESS: Slate Group ©March 2024, Texas Woman’s University TEXAS WOMAN’S 1
