Every year, the Faye C. Goostree Women's Symposium Planning committee at Texas Wesleyan University plans an intellectually and culturally stimulating event focusing on aspects of life relating to women.
2026 Goostree Symposium Newsflash: You’re More Ready Than You Think
The Goostree Planning Committee is excited to welcome Deborah Ferguson to the campus of Texas Wesleyan University on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 12:30 p.m, in the Nick and Lou Martin University Center.
Admission to the keynote speech is free and open to all Texas Wesleyan students, faculty and staff as well as the greater Fort Worth community.
RSVPs are required for the keynote speech and the luncheon following the seminar. The deadline to RSVP is Thursday, February 18, 2025
*This lecture contains sensitive content that may be difficult for some listeners.
Fundraiser for The Foundation for the Young Women's Leadership Academy
Texas Wesleyan is partnering with The Foundation for the Young Women's Leadership Academy to benefit the Young Women's Leadership Academy in Fort Worth ISD.
Help us support these amazing students by donating essential items they need for school and daily life.
Items needed:
- White knee socks
- Adult-sized black or brown belts
- Women's blazers
- Women's underwear
- Body wipes
- Deodorant
Drop off donations at are located in the GPNA Building and Dan Waggoner Hall. You can also shop our Amazon list to send donated items directly to the fundraiser.
About Debora Ferguson
Deborah Ferguson co-anchors NBC 5 Today weekday mornings from 5–7 a.m. She joined NBC 5 in 1991 after starting her career at WBAP Radio. Deborah has earned numerous honors, including a regional Edward R. Murrow Award and a Gracie Award for Outstanding Anchor – News.
She is a sought-after emcee for nonprofit events and co-founded the Foundation for the Young Women’s Leadership Academy of Fort Worth, supporting the first all-girls school in Fort Worth ISD.
A graduate of Texas Christian University with a degree in broadcast journalism, Deborah interned at NBC 5 before joining the team. She is married to Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductee Steve Lamb.
Past Speakers
Since 1982, the Faye C. Goostree Women's Symposium has played host to dozens of important women, from business executives to writers and more.