News and Successes
TWU center awards $50K to Texas startups
10/28/26
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 Texas entrepreneurs to receive $5,000 each through its 2026 StartUP Grant Program.
Leadership, workforce development center taps new director
9/15/26
Jessica Schneider, who has nearly 20 years of experience in higher education and research administration, has been named director of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership’s (JNIWL) Center for Leadership Research and Workforce Development at Texas Woman’s University.
Center to award $50K in business StartUP grants
8/12/26
The Texas Woman’s University Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) will award $50,000 in grants to Texas startups through its StartUP Grant program.
Institute taps Denton County commissioner for public service award
8/6/26
The Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership at Texas Woman’s University has selected Bobbie Mitchell, Denton County Commissioner for Precinct 3, as the recipient of its 2026 Distinguished Public Service Award, recognizing more than three decades of exceptional service and leadership in government.
Center awards $100K in grants to rural Texans
6/23/26
The Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE), a program of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership at Texas Woman’s University, has announced the 10 recipients of its 2026 Texas Rural Grant program.