Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership

We were honored to welcome Secretary of State Jane Nelson and members of the National Charity League, Inc. to the Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership at Texas Woman's University.

Conversations like this help inspire the next generation to lead with purpose, serve their communities, and shape the future!

Thank you to Chief US District Judge Alia Moses, Judge Tiffany Haertling, and Judge Susan Piel for making our Women in the Judiciary panel such a meaningful event. We appreciated the opportunity to learn about the paths that led each of you to a career in law and are grateful for the dialogue that your stories sparked!✨

Last week we welcomed author Jennifer L. Bristol to campus for a powerful discussion on the legacy of women in Texas conservation.

Her book, Wild Women for Good: Stories of Conservation in Texas, brings these often-overlooked stories to light and reminds us of the lasting impact of women’s leadership.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this meaningful conversation!

To explore more TWU Book Series events, visit twu.edu/twu-book-series/book-series-events 📚

The application deadline has been extended! This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students to learn more about being politically active and taking on leadership roles in public service!

Visit twu.edu/center-women-government/new-leadership-texas for more information.

🗓️ Applications close: April 19th
⭐️ NEW Leadership Texas: June 7th-12th

Deadline Extended! 2026 NEW Leadership® Texas application deadline has been extended until Sunday, April 19, 2026. If you previously missed your chance to apply, we highly encourage you to submit your application now. Undergraduate students in Texas are eligible to participate in this 6-day residential leadership development program hosted at Texas Woman's University. Learn how to lead in your community with confidence. Apply now at https://twu.edu/center-women-government/new-leadership-texas/

You don't want to miss out on hearing from this wonderful group!

Meet the panelists for the CWG's Women in the Judiciary program! Don't miss out on the chance to hear from them on Thursday, March 19—register for the hybrid program at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-the-judiciary-tickets-1982022923920?aff=oddtdtcreator

Women have been shaping conservation in Texas since the nineteenth century, yet many of their stories remain untold.

Join the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership and the Texas Woman’s University Book Series for a conversation with author Jennifer L. Bristol about her new book, Wild Women for Good: Stories of Conservation in Texas.

March 25, 2026 | 2:00 p.m.
Old Main Building, Room 257
1210 Old Main Circle | Denton, TX

A limited number of complimentary book copies will be available, and the author will sign books following the event.

Register by visiting: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftXh4vqXMmxO2ix42J5l9_HfXiVvSRqZl2WO9l5mHpKBpVqQ/viewform

We hope you can join us to celebrate the women who helped shape Texas’s environmental legacy!

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Save the date for the 2026 Nancy P. and Thaddeus E. Paup Lecture Series on October 20!

Established through the generosity of Nancy and Ted Paup, the Paup Lecture Series connects the TWU and Denton communities with bold, innovative, and nationally recognized experts. Explore past speakers, and watch last year’s full lecture, on our website.

We look forward to sharing more soon!

https://twu.edu/pauplecture/

📣 Save the Date!

The Leading the Lone Star State: Texas Women in Public Service Summit returns on September 25, 2026, at the Denton Convention Center.

This statewide gathering brings together women leaders, public servants, and change makers for meaningful conversations, practical insights, and powerful connections.

Want a preview? Explore past speakers, agendas, and summit highlights on our website and see what makes this event a must-attend.

➡️ Learn more at: https://twu.edu/leading-the-lone-star-state/

✨ Kick off 2026 with us at our first emBOLDenHER of the year! ✨

Join us Tuesday, February 24 for an impactful session led by Caitlan Biggs, Assistant Town manager for the Town of Little Elm and Tiffany Thomson, Chief Relations Officer for the Town of Little Elm. Caitlan and Tiffany bring years of local government leadership experience and will dive into ethical decision-making and navigating leadership as a woman in the public sector. You won’t want to miss this conversation!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emboldenher-leading-with-integrity-tickets-1980385971752?aff=oddtdtcreattang ger