News and Successes
CWG releases She Runs Texas: 2026 candidate profiles
2/4/26
The Center for Women in Government (CWG) at the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership (JNIWL) has released She Runs Texas: 2026 Candidate Profiles, a new analysis examining women candidates who filed to run for county, state and federal office in Texas during the 2026 election cycle.
Newly redesigned Texas Women in Politics exhibit now open at TWU
9/29/25
Texas Woman’s University (TWU) has unveiled a newly redesigned Texas Women in Politics exhibit at the Sue S. Bancroft Women’s Leadership Hall, the flagship installation of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership (JNIWL).
TWU to host national leadership program this summer
5/14/25
The Center for Women in Government at Texas Woman’s University will host the National Education for Women’s Leadership (NEW) Program from June 8-12, 2025, which includes a trip to the Texas State Capitol.
TWU leader named to Texas Lyceum board
2/15/24
Wandaliz Turner has been named to the Texas Lyceum Board of Directors, becoming only the second representative from Denton to serve on the organization’s board since its founding in 1980.
Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy names new director
6/12/23
Marlene Phillips, who has an extensive background in federal government politics, foreign service and public policy, has been named director of the Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy at the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership (JNIWL) at Texas Woman’s University.