Network of enlightened Women’s 19th Anniversary

Cheers to 19 years of NeW! On Thursday, September 21 the Network of enlightened Women celebrated 19 years as an organization. The celebration was held at the Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The Anniversary party is a time for students, professional network members, and friends of NeW to come […]
Patti’s Pearls of Wisdom – From Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms: A Guide to Surviving The ‘Adulting’ Jungle

Remember those days when the most significant decision you had to make was whether to go to that 8 AM lecture or snooze for another ten minutes? Or when “cooking” meant adding water to your instant ramen? Well, welcome to the wild side now. That transition from college to the real world, affectionately termed ‘adulting’, […]
2023 NeW Leadership Retreat Recap

The Network of enlightened Women hosted our 2023 Leadership Retreat in Washington, DC on August 4-6. More than 75 NeW chapter leaders from across the country gathered in the nation’s capital for three days of training on how to better articulate conservative principles on campus and learn how to recruit new members, engage existing members, […]
Patti’s Pearls of Wisdom – Bridging the Age Gap: Connecting with Older Colleagues in the Workplace

If you read my first column, you’ll remember I wasn’t exactly knocking it out of the park during my summer internship – and that included connecting with older coworkers. Fortunately, as more time grew between that version of me and today’s version, I began to accumulate wisdom. And that wisdom told me, “Nobody wants to […]
The Best and Worst Moments of ‘Barbie’

Division and polarization have been a part of the human experience since the beginning of time. Infighting can occur even among those who have many of the same worldviews, such as church congregations or political parties. In 2023 it appears that the cause of recent division within the conservative movement is none other than…the Barbie […]
Patti’s Pearls of Wisdom – Preparation Makes Perfect: Strategies for a Smooth Transition in Your New Role

I was the world’s worst intern. I hoped to turn my DC internship into the beginning of a great career. Unfortunately, the universe had other plans. When I got my personalized photo of me and the Congressman at the conclusion of the internship, it said, “Thanks for the visit.” You read that right – a […]
Boycotting Target? Shop These Conservative Brands Instead

With companies like Target pushing leftist ideologies down the throats of consumers, it is hard to shop for everyday items without encountering progressive politics. It is even harder to find brands that both align with conservative values as well as fit within a college budget. Our team did the research and has rounded up a […]
Chapter Spotlight: The Catholic University of America

NeW caught up with the women from NeW at The Catholic University of America. Learn about the great work these women are doing on campus from their e-board members. Why is NeW important to your chapter? NeW is important to our chapter because we have a place where like-minded women on campus can be comfortable […]
Senior Spotlight: Taeya Dickamore, Utah State University

Congratulations to our graduating seniors and thank you for your work with NeW! We are pleased to spotlight some of our outstanding chapter leaders and members. Meet Taeya Dickamore, President of NeW at Utah State University. What were some of your favorite events that you participated in with NeW? I loved our Soda Social and […]
Senior Spotlight: Abigail Anthony, Princeton University

Congratulations to our graduating seniors and thank you for your work with NeW! We are pleased to spotlight some of our outstanding chapter leaders and members. Meet Abigail Anthony, Treasurer of NeW at Princeton University. What were some of your favorite events that you participated in with NeW? As Treasurer, I was active in all […]