Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership

10/16/2026

We’re proud to recognize the 2026 Regents’ Endowed Scholarship recipients at this year’s Paup Lecture!

Established by Nancy P. and Thaddeus E. Paup, the Regents’ Scholarship Endowment Initiative honors TWU students who demonstrate exceptional leadership and academic excellence, supporting the next generation of leaders.

Congratulations to the 2026 recipients: Cindi Kam, Chelsea Wierenga, Kendall Madkins and Nayeli Nunez!

We’re honored to celebrate your accomplishments and your bright futures ahead.

10/14/2026

The next play in women’s sports starts with leadership, opportunity and the people who make progress possible.

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the 2026 Nancy P. and Thaddeus E. Paup Lecture Series! Your partnership helps bring this important conversation to Texas Woman’s University, highlighting the leaders and ideas shaping the future of women’s sports.

10/12/2026

Meet the speakers behind the 2026 Paup Lecture, The Next Play: Leadership in Women’s Sports!

With experience spanning sports, leadership and event development, this year’s speakers bring valuable perspectives on the opportunities shaping the future of women’s sports.

Join us Oct. 20 for an engaging conversation about leadership, growth and what comes next for women’s sports.

Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-nancy-p-and-thaddeus-e-paup-lecture-series-tickets-1991934510743

10/12/2026

09/22/2026

As we count down to the 2026 Leading the Lone Star State: Texas Women in Public Service Summit, we are proud to recognize our Silver Sponsors: TWU Houston, TWU Dallas, Sanger Economic Development Corporation, Voters First Texas and Mary Kay.

Their support helps make this summit possible, bringing together public servants, community leaders and changemakers from across Texas for a day of connection, learning and inspiration.

This is your last chance to register! Don't miss your opportunity to join us Sept. 25 in Denton.

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-leading-the-lone-star-state-texas-women-in-public-service-summit-tickets-1984567886973

09/21/2026

We are proud to recognize MPK&D as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Leading the Lone Star State: Texas Women in Public Service Summit.

MPK&D is a woman-owned consulting firm that helps organizations advance their missions through strategic planning, communications, leadership development, executive coaching and more. With deep experience serving higher education institutions, nonprofits and mission-driven organizations, MPK&D partners with clients to turn ideas into action and achieve meaningful results.

We are grateful for MPK&D's support and commitment to strengthening leadership and helping organizations thrive. To learn more, you can visit mpkdpartners.com.

We are in our final stretch before September 25th! Last chance to reserve your seat. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-leading-the-lone-star-state-texas-women-in-public-service-summit-tickets-1984567886973

09/18/2026

We're just 7 days away from the Leading the Lone Star State: Texas Women in Public Service Summit, and this year we're making even more room for connection!

New this year, we're hosting a networking happy hour from 3–4 PM — a relaxed way to keep the conversations going before the day wraps up. And back by popular demand, our facilitated networking sessions are returning, giving attendees the chance to connect around advocacy, public service, and campaign curiosity.

If you've been thinking about joining us, now's the time! Seats are limited and going fast.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-leading-the-lone-star-state-texas-women-in-public-service-summit-tickets-1984567886973

09/17/2026

We are proud to recognize Denton County as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Leading the Lone Star State: Texas Women in Public Service Summit.

Serving one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas, Denton County plays a vital role in supporting residents and communities across North Texas through the work of its elected officials and dedicated employees.

We are grateful for the county's partnership in helping bring together public servants, community leaders and changemakers from across the state for this year's summit.

Registration is filling quickly for Sept. 25! Reserve your spot today. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-leading-the-lone-star-state-texas-women-in-public-service-summit-tickets-1984567886973

09/17/2026

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09/16/2026

We're officially in the single-digit countdown! Just 9 days until the 2026 Leading the Lone Star State: Texas Women in Public Service Summit.

One of the many benefits of attending? Complimentary professional headshots.

Our photographer will be on-site from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., giving attendees plenty of opportunities to update their LinkedIn profile, organization website, campaign materials and more.

With more than 300 attendees already registered and the summit on track to sell out for a third consecutive year, now is the time to secure your spot.

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-leading-the-lone-star-state-texas-women-in-public-service-summit-tickets-1984567886973