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.
Leadership institute launches speakers bureau
1/21/26
The Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership (JNIWL) at Texas Woman’s University has launched the Center for Women in Government Speakers Bureau, a directory featuring a free, accessible platform connecting schools, civic organizations and community groups with women leaders in public service across Texas.
Center awards $50K in grants to women-owned startups
10/28/25
The Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE), a program of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership at Texas Woman’s University, has selected 10 entrepreneurs out of 303 applications to receive $5,000 awards through its StartHER Grant Program, part of an ongoing effort to boost women-owned businesses across Texas.
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).
Research and workforce development center launches at TWU
9/3/25
The Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership (JNIWL) has launched the Center for Leadership Research and Workforce Development. Research within the center will focus on rural entrepreneurship, educational leadership analysis and local elected office participation, and will serve as a hub for faculty scholarly activity.