NeW hosted the 2024 Leadership Retreat in Boston, Massachusetts, on August 2-4. More than 90 NeW chapter leaders from across the country gathered for three days of training on how to better articulate conservative principles on campus and plan for the semester. With your support, we provided scholarship funding to all attendees. We had 94 […] The post NeW Hosts the 2024 Leadership Retreat in Boston, Massachusetts appeared first on Network of Enlightened Women ..read more

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 […] The post Is Campus Intolerence Good for Conservatives? appeared first on Network of Enlightened Women ..read more

If you are attending our 2024 Leadership Retreat, you may be searching for stylish and professional outfits to wear around Boston. I encourage you to consider some conservative-owned brands for your retreat packing list. Supporting brands that share our values ensures your spending reinforces your beliefs of faith, family, and freedom. This encourages a marketplace where diverse viewpoints are represented. I feel empowered knowing I’m supporting like-minded groups with my usual purchases. Luckily, we do not have to purchase items from brands that have turned their backs on us through progressi ..read more

As I reflect on my completed freshman year of college at Texas State University, I remember how nervous I was leading up to my move-in day. I tried to play it cool and hide my anxiety from my family and friends, but I felt permanently sick to my stomach leading up to move-in day. I was about to transition to a university of approximately 30,000 students, none of whom I knew, after graduating from a senior class of 10. I also was nervous about making friends at a well-known party school as a conservative Christian.    *Spoiler alert: everything turned out wonderfully, and I had nothin ..read more

As the temperature rises, dressing for the office can become difficult. We all want to stay cool and comfortable, but we must also maintain a professional appearance. I am here to say it’s possible to look chic and office-ready while beating the summer heat! This guide will help you navigate the ins and outs of summer business attire with stylish yet appropriate outfits.  Kitten heels are a summer office wardrobe staple. Not only are they stylish, but they also provide the perfect balance between comfort and professionalism! The low heels offer just enough lift to lengthen your legs witho ..read more

Meet Virginia King, our summer Chapters Intern! Virginia is a freshman at Texas State University.   Q: How did you hear about NeW?   I first heard about NeW at Turning Point USA’s Young Women’s Leadership Summit in the summer of 2023. NeW had a booth in the exhibitor’s hall, and I was immediately drawn to the pink decor!   Q: Why is NeW important?   NeW is so important because conservative women need a community where we can foster friendships with like-minded women and openly express our ideas without facing immediate backlash—especially on college campuses ..read more

Meet Chloe Collins, our summer Communications Intern! Chloe is a senior at Texas A&M.   Q: How did you hear about NeW?   I first heard about NeW when a recruiter contacted me about starting a chapter. As a member of a few conservative groups on campus, I was thrilled to help establish a NeW chapter.   Q: Why is NeW important?   NeW is important because it offers a community of like-minded individuals, providing support, mentorship, and networking opportunities. It helps students engage in advocacy and develop leadership skills while promoting conserv ..read more

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 Not Alone: The Conservative Woman’s Guide to College, I shared some of my experiences finding a faith-based community in college. As I said in the book, I consider myself a Christian before being a conservative. My belief in the Bible and the Christian wor ..read more

The media is flush with commentary on beauty: what makes a woman beautiful, how to be more beautiful, what “kind” of beautiful you are, and how little beauty allegedly remains in the world. Taylor Swift has been viciously mocked for being “ugly” (on what planet?), and Margot Robbie has been called “mid” (as if)…  We have become a vain culture, forgetting that true beauty comes from within. This isn’t a trite adage, one to be repeated to insecure tweens but not believed. It is a truth so simple that we completely miss the point. Authentic confidence and love for oneself creates beauty. Sur ..read more

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 Ashley Dohlman, Secretary of NeW at Baylor University.  What were some of your favorite events that you participated in with NeW?  Shooting event: It was great to sharpen my skills while hanging out with other amazing women. Hosting Riley Gaines: It was so cool to hear her story and her bravery in standing up for what is right.  What are your plans after graduation?  I will be working at Continental mana ..read more