University of Notre Dame Intercollegiate Studies Institute’s “Natural Law and the American Order” Conference
The University of Notre Dame’s chapter of the Network of enlightened Women is proud to have recently supported the campus’s Intercollegiate Studies Institute’s (ISI) “Natural Law and the American Order” conference on campus. The conference took place from February 11th – 12th and was aimed at surveying the intersection between the American Founding, Natural Law, […]
Congresswoman-Elect Jen Kiggans Shares Why She Decided to Run for Congress
The Network of enlightened Women is proud of our mission to educate young women on the conservative leaders in our nation. We do this by providing professional development and educational opportunities to our students. NeW hosted Congresswoman-Elect Jen Kiggans (R-VA) who provided leadership advice for young conservative women. You can find a transcript highlighting […]
Alumnae Panel at NeW’s Capitol Hill Intern Summit Shares Lessons with DC Interns
What do you wish you knew as a hopeful DC intern? On Friday, Sept. 17, the alumnae panel at NeW’s Intern Summit answered this question to a crowded room at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, DC. Fifty DC interns gathered to network and hear from the panel, which included three former NeW chapter leaders who work […]
Anita McBride Reflects on Situation in Afghanistan at NeW’s Capitol Hill Intern Summit
The Network of enlightened Women hosted our first-ever Capitol Hill Intern Summit on Sept. 17 at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, DC. We were honored to have Anita McBride — executive-in-residence in the School of Public Affairs at American University, former chief of staff to first lady Laura Bush, and member of the U.S.-Afghan […]
2021 NeW Essay Contest Now Open
Would you like a shot at earning a $500 scholarship and the chance to get your work published? NeW is excited to announce that the annual NeW Essay Contest is NOW OPEN and accepting applications from female high school seniors and college undergraduates. This year’s scholarship contest celebrates the historic accomplishments of women last year, […]
NeW at Xavier University Recruits Members with Headshots and Popsicles
In September, NeW at Xavier University hosted their first meeting on campus and invited first-year students and other interested women on campus to join them for popsicles. They took this time to introduce women to their chapter and shared about what it was like to get involved in NeW. They were thrilled with the great […]
NeW at College of Charleston Hosts Brunch to Kick Off the Fall Semester
NeW at College of Charleston kicked off its 2020 fall semester with a beautiful brunch at Café Framboise, a French crêperie in the city. Seven of the chapter’s women gathered on Saturday, September 25 for an exciting preview of upcoming events planned for the school year. While there, Madison Kutruff, NeW Campus Program Coordinator, also […]
NeW at Xavier University Hosts Empowering Movie Night on Campus
The women of NeW at Xavier University partnered with the school’s Student Activities Council to host Movie Madness, an outdoor movie night, on September 4. The theme of the event was women’s empowerment, and the 131 attendees watched A League of Their Own, a film based on the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in […]
Empowering Women Around the World by Charlotte Townsend
On August 12, I attended a webinar hosted by The Heritage Foundation called A Conversation on the Successes of the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative (W-GDP). This was an informative and timely discussion, as panelists discussed the Trump Administration’s initiative, spearheaded by First Daughter and White House Advisor, Ivanka Trump, that was first launched […]
Event Spotlight: NeW at the University of Virginia hosts Karin Lips
On September 2, NeW at the University of Virginia hosted their first event for the fall 2020 semester. Due to campus event restrictions in the age of COVID-19, the event was hosted virtually so each woman attended over Zoom. The chapter brought in Karin Lips, President of NeW, as they celebrated NeW’s 16th Anniversary this […]
