News and Successes
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.
TWU student is on a mission to shape domestic violence policy and legislation
3/8/22
Resilience expert, upcoming author, entrepreneur and speaker are just a few titles Texas Woman’s student Jamie R. Wright holds. And thanks to the Post-Baccalaureate Women in Politics Certificate program, she now has new tools to use on her path to help end domestic and intimate partner violence in communities of color.