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Do you want to be a senior executive, build an entrepreneurial business or run for public office? The Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership can prepare you for success and help you achieve your goals.

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The Sue S. Bancroft Women’s Leadership Hall at Texas Woman’s University is an interactive history exhibit that showcases the contributions and leadership legacy of Texas women in politics and public policy. It is one of the first such exhibits in Texas and among the first in the U.S.

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Advance your leadership skills and experience through education, mentoring and networking

Lisa Ling, Val Dennings, Symone Sanders-Townsend, and Ana Navarro host a panel on Women of Color in Public Service

The Leading the Lone Star State: Texas Women in Public Service Summit is a one-day conference uniting women in the fields of public administration, elected office, and government through informative sessions, engaging keynotes, and opportunities to connect with other women. Join us at the Denton Convention Center on October 17.

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Ted and Nancy Paup at the 2022 Paup Lecture

The Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership is honored to present the 2024 Nancy P. and Thaddeus E. Paup Lecture “Follow Your Passions While Honoring Your Priorities” featuring Karen Hughes, one of the world’s foremost communication strategists. Join us in person at TWU’s Bridges Auditorium or via livestream on October 22.

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Our Focus

The Center for Student Leadership (CSL) provides TWU students with transformational opportunities to learn, lead and serve, including workshops, seminars and days of service to prepare them to become leaders who make a positive difference in their communities and beyond.

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The Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) helps women in Texas become successful business owners through a variety of tools, including business advising, funding through grant programs, networking opportunities and trainings.

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Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy

The Center for Women in Government works to increase the number of women in leadership positions in public service and assists young women who desire to dedicate their professional careers to public service, advocacy and leadership.

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September 26

Becoming an Emotionally Intelligent Leader

September 28

Saturday Workshop: Creating Your Customer Experience

October 08

October WomenRISE: Curious about WBCS and WBE Certification?

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A woman works in an office setting on a Mac computer.

Program to help Houston-area women grow their businesses

A woman business owner studies analytical data for a presentation

Center announces new round of grants for women-owned startups

An aerial view of Hubbard Hall and the Library on TWU's Denton campus,

Center for Women Entrepreneurs launches virtual training program for startups

A street scene from a small rural Texas town with vintage early 1900s buildings

Center to offer $50K in grants to Texas rural women entrepreneurs

Center names veteran woman grant winners

Wandaliz Turner sits at the board table for the Texas Lyceum in Austin

TWU leader named to Texas Lyceum board

Women Who Lead

Em Ramser
MA, MAT ‘20

Alumna helps students take writing out of the classroom and into the mainstream.

TRIBE: Black Student Support Group

A group of Black students at TWU find a path to healing following the death of George Floyd.

Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, PhD
PhD ’12

In pursuit of science: TWU alumna inspires girls interested in STEM.

U.S. Navy Senior Chief Jamie Covey
MEd

Over the last two decades, Covey has earned her degrees while serving concurrently as the lead American Sign Language teacher at Denton High School and a Navy reservist.

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