TWU to host national leadership program this summer

May 14, 2025 ― DENTON ― 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. The prestigious multi-day residential program, developed by the Center for American Women in Politics (CAWP), will equip undergraduate students from across Texas with the skills and knowledge needed to become effective civic and public service leaders.

Twenty-five students from universities across the state have been selected for this competitive program. The curriculum includes workshops and sessions on media literacy, public speaking, advocacy strategies and public policy. A highlight of the program is a trip to the Texas State Capitol, where students will have the opportunity to meet with legislators and tour the historic statehouse, gaining first-hand insight into the legislative process.

“We’re proud to join this national network designed by CAWP to inspire a new generation of leaders,” said Marlene Phillips, director of the Center for Women in Government. “We look forward to an engaging and impactful week that will help shape the civic futures of these promising students.”

About the Center for Women in Government;

The Center for Women in Government is a program of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership at Texas Woman’s University. The JNIWL is dedicated to preparing women to take on successful roles in business and public service. Its three specialized centers — Center for Student Leadership, Center for Women Entrepreneurs, and Center for Women in Government — ensure women have the education to establish careers as successful executives, the skills for building entrepreneurial businesses, and the framework needed to excel in public service.

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