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Traditions

University Symbols

University Logo

Pioneer Woman, Minerva

A image of a maroon barn owl holding the letters 'T W U' in its claws.

Mascot, Owl of Minerva

Oakley the owl with his arms outstretched and wearing a jersey that says 'Oakley 01' on it.

A maroon flag flying on TWU's Denton campus with the logo in white.

TWU's official university seal

University Seal

A swatch of plaid print with maroon, white and black stripes.

Traditions of the University

A TWU dancer in her maroon uniform and a stick-on tattoo of the Owl mascot.

A graduate at her commencement ceremony holding up the TWU hand sign.

University Hand Sign

The TWU skyline lit up at night with the ACT Tower lights on.

Lighting of the Tower

A TWU student poses in front of large balloons in the shape of TWU letters.

TWU students relax and listen to music on the lawn of the Denton campus.

Pioneer Palooza

A vintage photograph of TWU students from the 1960's celebrating homecoming.

Oakley makes the TWU hand sign on the field at the Texas Ranger's stadium.

TWU Game Nights

TWU students take a selfie in front of a donut wall in the Denton campus dining hall.

TWU students walk through the Denton campus holding an oak leaf chain.

A TWU student has a sarape stole draped over her shoulders on TWU's Denton campus.

Multicultural Graduation

A child sits on the lap of a TWU student dressed in academic regalia in a crowd.

Family Graduation

Holidays at TWU

A mother holding her child while he plays with a balloon that says 'Happy Halloween' on it.

Two veterans carrying a wreath with US flags on it with a stage behind them.

Veteran’s Day

A TWU student posing next to a tree decorated with ornaments, lights, and ribbons.

Festival of Lights

Santa standing with his arms out in front of a pile of toys and presents on TWU's Denton campus.

Holiday Gift Program

TWU Anthems

A view of the green house and a pond on TWU's Denton campus.

Daughters of Texas March

Statue of a girl reaching to the sky on TWU's Denton campus.

To the Texas Woman’s University

A TWU graduate in her graduation gown at commencement ceremony.

TWU students forming a band and playing instruments in Pioneer Hall during a basketball game.

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