The job application mistakes hiring managers won’t tell you about…
Applying for a new job or position can feel overwhelming, especially when so much of the process is outside of your control. One minute you’re carefully crafting the “perfect” application, and the next you’re refreshing your inbox, wondering if anyone even saw it. What makes it even more frustrating is the lack of feedback. Honestly, it can start to feel like a weird mix […]
Her story, Her legacy: Mary Margaret Olohan
One woman who has transformed the way I think about journalism is Mary Margaret Olohan. In a media landscape where it is the norm to avoid controversy, she has built her early career by doing the opposite. To Olohan, journalism is both a profession and a vocation. She covers the stories others shy away from. […]
Her story, Her legacy: Condoleezza Rice
A barrier-breaker for women in politics, Condoleezza Rice has spent her life advocating for liberty with professionalism—in the political science department at Stanford University and as Secretary of State and National Security Advisor under President George W. Bush. Condoleezza Rice grew up in a hostile, segregated environment in Birmingham, Alabama, with limited opportunities. But her reliance on her faith and family helped her pursue a […]
Meet NeW’s Spring 2026 Interns
NeW is thrilled to welcome our Spring 2026 interns. This group of talented young women will be supporting our work throughout the semester and helping advance NeW’s mission to empower conservative women on campus and beyond. Our interns come from a variety of schools and backgrounds, and each brings strong leadership skills, professionalism, and a […]
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? […]