June Newsletter

“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”

-Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Our Inaugural NEW Leadership® Texas is in the Books!

We have graduated our very first cohort of NEW Leadership® Texas participants! Thank you so much to them, our guest speakers, and mentors for contributing to this amazing program.

Day 1: Orientation

After our participants settled into their home at TWU's Stark Hall, they headed over to the Old Main Building for professional headshots, icebreakers, and an introduction to the Political Action Project!

Day 2: Learning the Basics

This day was dedicated to giving participants the foundational knowledge to take on the rest of the week—with sessions covering the legislative process, advocacy, networking, and etiquette.

Day 3: Claiming the Mic

NLTX participants engaged in sessions on media literacy, campaigning, and navigating a career in politics. To wrap the day up, students were able to take all they learned and present their Political Action Projects!

Day 4: Trip to the State Capitol

Following a tour of the historic Texas Capitol, participants heard from a panel featuring Texas State Representatives Vikki Goodwin, Donna Howard, Lulu Flores, Texas State Senator Sarah Eckhardt, Chief of Staff Jim Morales, and owner of McRaven Consulting, Dr. Nan McRaven. The day in Austin concluded with legislator office visits and photos.

Day 5: Final Day

After exploring life after NEW Leadership with representatives of LULAC, IGNITE, and Somos Tejas, participants were sent off with a wealth of knowledge, connections, and experiences to assist them in their future endeavors!

Thank you again to everyone who contributed to making this program a success!

LBJ WCS Kickoff Reception

Honors 41 Funding Recipients

On Thursday, May 22nd, the CWG hosted a kickoff reception for the LBJ Women's Campaign School's sixth cohort and the 41 recipients of CWG funding to offset program costs. Attendees included LBJ WCS alumni and helped to create connections among the newest cohort members. We cannot wait to see what they will accomplish!

Registration Now Open!

Annual Summit: Friday, September 19, 2025

Gallery Spotlight

Image by Springer via wrpa.com

Wanda May Harper Bush

"Trust your training."

- Wanda Bush

Wanda Bush began developing her rodeo skills at a young age by roping and tying goats, eventually graduating to calves and finally to competing in rodeos. In 1949, she became one of the first members of the Girls Rodeo Association (GRA) even before graduating high school.

Over the span of her rodeo career, Wanda earned thirty-two world championships, making her the most decorated cowgirl in the Women's Professional Rodeo Association's (WRPA) history. She later traveled the country to hold skills clinics to pass on her rodeo skills to incoming generations. In her role as WRPA board member, Wanda also worked to bring gender equality to Texas rodeos.

Learn more about Wanda Bush and other remarkable Texas leaders at the Sue S. Bancroft Women’s Leadership Hall!

Sue S. Bancroft Women's Leadership Hall

Open Tuesday to Friday; 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and by appointment. Visit us today!

1210 Old Main Circle, Denton, Texas

JUN 17 | 7 pm | League of Women Voters | Overview of ASCE's 2025 Texas Infrastructure Report Card:

This webinar will provide an overview of the American Society of Civil Engineers' report card process, a deep dive into the 2025 water-related grades, and suggestions on how voters can help advocate at the local, state, and federal levels for actions to raise the grades. Register Here.

JUN 24 | 6-7 pm | The OpEd Project | How We Got Here: Understanding the Anti-Democratic Movement:

For those who are writing about democracy and those seeking to understand what brought us to the current political moment, this virtual event is for you. Award-winning journalist Mary C. Curtis will interview Katherine Stewart, one of the nation's foremost experts on the anti-democratic movement. Register Here.

NOV 14 | The LBJ School of Public Affairs | 50th Anniversary Women in Public Life Symposium: A Bipartisan Path Forward:

Join the LBJ School of Public Affairs in Austin for the 50th Anniversary Women in Public Life Symposium: A Bipartisan Path Forward — a solutions-driven convening that will honor the past while forging the future. Through inspirational keynote speakers from both sides of the aisle, engaging panels with leading experts, and dynamic breakout discussions, this event will chart a course toward lasting impact. Learn More.

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