The Best Work Bags for Every Occasion

It can be a struggle to find the perfect bag to carry to work each day. Something that is professional enough to fit in an office setting, large enough to fit all the essentials, comfortable enough to carry all day, and durable enough to last can feel overwhelming to find. Additionally, everyone has their preferences […]

How to Network on Campus by Ashlyn O’Neill

One of the biggest misconceptions in college is that you have to wait to go out into the world to start making connections. There are numerous opportunities on every college campus to create meaningful connections between students and potential employers. But with all the opportunities to network, it can be hard to discern what is […]

There is Always Something to be Thankful For by Erika Head

There is always something to be thankful for. I like to start every day by journaling a page in my notebook and writing down three things I am thankful for. When I started doing this, I quickly realized that writing down the names of my family members and friends only lasted a week. I had […]

NeW Announces Winner of 2022 Essay Contest: Maya Tharoo

NeW is excited to announce the winner of the College Category of the 2022 Lead Like a Lady Essay Contest is Maya Tharoo, a freshman at Washington University in St. Louis. Congratulations, Maya! Read her winning piece in the Washington Examiner here. How did you hear about the 2022 Lead Like a Lady Essay Contest and why […]

NeW Announces Winner of 2022 Essay Contest: Ashley Landin

NeW is excited to announce the winner of the High School Category of the 2022 Lead Like a Lady Essay Contest is Ashley Landin, a student at Judson Early College Academy. Congratulations, Ashley! How did you hear about the 2022 Lead Like a Lady Essay Contest and why did you choose to participate in it? […]

NeW Announces Winner of 2021 Essay Contest: Sydney King

NeW is excited to announce the winner of the High School Category of the 2021 NeW Essay Contest is Sydney King, a student at Nantucket High School. Congratulations, Sydney! Read her winning piece in the Washington Examiner here. How did you hear about the 2021 NeW Essay Contest and why did you choose to participate […]

NeW Announces Winner of 2021 Essay Contest: Sarah Montalbano

NeW is excited to announce the winner of the College Category of the 2021 NeW Essay Contest is Sarah Montalbano, a student at Montana State University. Congratulations, Sarah! Read her winning piece in the Washington Examiner here. How did you hear about the 2021 NeW Essay Contest and why did you choose to participate in […]

“Virtual learning negatively impacts kids” by Julia Canzano

This piece originally appeared in the Herald-Tribune on April 5, 2021. My mother is a kindergarten teacher who – like many educators across the country – was anxious to welcome her students and get back to teaching this school year. Her school in Florida has a student body of 300, and it has been open for in-person teaching […]

Network of enlightened Women and the Washington Examiner Partner to Empower Young Female Writers

CONTACT: Kathryn Alford, Communications Manager Andie Gage, Marketing Associate [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2021 NETWORK OF ENLIGHTENED WOMEN AND THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER PARTNER TO EMPOWER YOUNG FEMALE WRITERS WASHINGTON, DC — Last year marked several historic moments for women, including a record number of women elected to Congress, the election of our first female Vice […]

“Can we just cancel the ‘cancel culture’?” by Ophelie Jacobson

This piece was originally published in the Herald-Tribune on March 7, 2021. Florida State University removed a statue of Francis Eppes VII, the former mayor of Tallahassee and grandson of Thomas Jefferson. Protesters in Chicago tried to tear down a statue of Christopher Columbus. A statue of President George Washington was vandalized and knocked down […]