April 23, 2025 — DENTON — Texas Woman’s University (TWU) has announced the appointment of Dr. Catrine Tudor-Locke as the new dean of the College of Health Sciences, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Tudor-Locke’s arrival coincides with a significant period of growth for the university, highlighted by the upcoming opening of a new health sciences center this fall. This new center will serve as a focal point for collaborative health-related activities, encompassing research, instruction, clinical services, and community outreach.
Dr. Tudor-Locke brings a wealth of experience to TWU, having been a veteran administrator and a global leader in research. Her research expertise is particularly notable in the area of physical activity assessment and promotion. She has established a respected research program focusing on the promotion of walking throughout the lifespan and the development of objective measures of physical activity utilizing wearable technology.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Catrine Tudor-Locke—an internationally recognized scientist and accomplished academic administrator—to our leadership team at Texas Woman’s University,” said Angela Bauer, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. Dr. Bauer emphasized that Dr. Tudor-Locke’s experience at an R1 institution will be instrumental in advancing research infrastructure and enhancing student outcomes, thereby strengthening TWU’s impact in the health sciences across all three campuses.
Dr. Tudor-Locke has most recently served as dean of the College of Health and Human Services at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 2019 to 2025. Her previous roles also include associate dean for research and administration at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s School of Public Health and Health Sciences and kinesiology department chair at the same institution.
Over her career, Dr. Tudor-Locke has occupied various academic positions at institutions including Pennington Biomedical Research Center, University of Western Ontario, University of South Carolina, Arizona State University, and University of Waterloo, highlighting her broad expertise and leadership in health sciences education.
Dr. Tudor-Locke holds a PhD in health studies and gerontology from the University of Waterloo, a master’s degree in kinesiology from Dalhousie University, and a bachelor’s degree in physical education from the University of Lethbridge.