Remembering Steven E. Rhoads, Former Board Member of NeW
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Steven E. Rhoads, Former Board Member of the Network of enlightened Women. “Professor Rhoads was a champion of the first NeW chapter at the University of Virginia and later a Board Member of the national organization. He was a professor, mentor, and friend to […]
The NeW Capitol Hill Intern Summit: Equipping Conservative Leaders
On October 24, 2025, the Network of enlightened Women (NeW) hosted the 2025 Fall Capitol Hill Intern Summit, at the picturesque Capitol Hill Club, bringing together more than 40 college students, interns, and young professionals. This event combined professional development, conservative policy insight, and networking opportunities for young women launching their careers in Washington, DC. […]
NeW Kicks off 2025 Professional Development Week with Panel on the Power of Networking
The Network of enlightened Women kicked off its fifth annual Professional Development Week by hosting a virtual panel discussion on Unlocking the Power of Networking. Students and young professionals nationwide tuned into the webinar to learn more about the importance of networking and how to use it as a tool to advance their careers. The […]
How to Stand Out in a Job Interview
Job interviews can be intimidating, especially if you’re just starting out. Whether you’re applying for a summer job, an internship, or your first full-time position, preparedness is key. As part of the Network of enlightened Women’s fifth annual Professional Development Week, Alexis Flowers, Vice President of Programs at NeW, and Kyle Bonnell, Assistant Director for […]
Chloe Anagnos Shares How to Thrive as a First-Time Manager
As part of the Network of enlightened Women’s fifth annual Professional Development Week, Chloe Anagnos, Marketing Manager at America’s Future, led a session titled, “Thriving as a First-Time Manager.” She is a second-generation American, wife, mother, digital strategist, writer, and a manager with 18 years of work experience. Anagnos referred to the popular television show […]
NeW Announces Winner of 2025 Essay Contest: Erika Morford
NeW is excited to announce the winner of the High School Category of the 2025 Essay Contest, Erika Morford, a student at Ephrata High School. Congratulations, Erika! Read her winning piece in the Washington Examiner here! How did you hear about the 2025 NeW Essay Contest and why did you choose to participate in it? […]
Be my Galentine?
While the origins of Valentine’s Day date back centuries ago, the basis of Galentine’s Day became a much more recent tradition. Nevertheless, this day has captured the hearts of just as many women. The holiday started with a single episode of “Parks and Recreation,” when the main character, Leslie Knope, celebrates the holiday with a […]
Network of enlightened Women’s 20th Anniversary
Sunday, September 29, 2024, marks 20 years since the Network of enlightened Women (NeW) was founded. Over the past two decades, NeW has expanded to nearly 60 college campuses nationwide, fulfilling its goal of successfully educating, equipping, and empowering the next generation of conservative women. NeW was founded by Karin Lips, who currently serves as […]
Is Campus Intolerence Good for Conservatives?
Princeton Professor Lauren A. Wright argues that conservative students benefit from the lack of intellectual diversity on college campuses in a recent article. She writes, “Conservative students, rather than being coddled, face significant intellectual and social challenges in college. These challenges impart educational advantages by forcing conservatives to defend their points of view. Liberal students, surrounded by like-minded […]
Finding Faith-Based Community in College
As a recent graduate from Texas Tech University, I have been reflecting on my time in college and the connections I made there. What impacted my experience away from home at a four-year university? Undoubtedly, the number one factor driving my success in college was obedience to God and fellowship with other Christians. In You’re […]