News and Successes
Center awards new round of grants for women-owned startups
10/29/24
The Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) has selected 10 female entrepreneurs from a pool of 252 applicants across the state to receive $5,000 awards through its StartHER Grant Program.
Karen Hughes, former counselor to George W. Bush, to deliver Paup Lecture
10/15/24
The Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership (JNIWL) at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) will present the 2024 Nancy P. and Thaddeus E. Paup Lecture, “Follow Your Passions While Honoring Your Priorities,” featuring renowned communication strategist and former counselor to President George W. Bush, Karen Hughes.
Program to help Houston-area women grow their businesses
9/4/24
The Center for Women Entrepreneurs at Texas Woman’s University has announced the opening of applications for its AccelerateHER Program – Houston, a program providing early-stage entrepreneurs with the resources and education to fast-track their existing businesses.
Center announces new round of grants for women-owned startups
8/20/24
StartHER, an acclaimed grant program of TWU’s Center for Women Entrepreneurs that offers financial support to women-owned businesses in Texas, is marking its sixth year and will begin accepting applications for its latest round of grants on Sept. 3. The program provides a crucial boost to women business owners, both current and aspiring.
Center for Women Entrepreneurs launches virtual training program for startups
6/4/24
The Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) at Texas Woman’s University, under the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership, has initiated a virtual training program aimed at assisting early-stage entrepreneurs in establishing their businesses.