Network of enlightened WomenTM


The Network of enlightened Women (NeW)
NeW is the nation's premier club for conservative university women.  Started as a book club at the University of Virginia in 2004, NeW aims to cultivate a community of conservative women and expand intellectual diversity on university campuses through its focus on education.  NeW members meet regularly to discuss issues relating to politics, gender and conservative principles.   NeW has expanded to over a dozen colleges nationwide.  If you would like more information about starting a chapter at your school, contact NeW.
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**NeW holds third annual NeW National Conference in D.C.**
Young women from around the country gathered on June 27, 2008 in Washington DC for the third annual NeW National Conference.  Danielle Crittenden, author of What Our Mothers Didn't Tell Us: Why Happiness Eludes the Modern Woman, gave the keynote address.  At the Conference, University of Florida was named the "NeW Chapter of the Year" and Kathleen Bracken was named the "Enlightened Woman of the Year."

**NeW Announcement**
NeW is launching a blog to provide commentary on current events, issues and pop culture from the perspective of conservative young women.  Check it out here and feel free to leave some comments!

**NeW Founder Speaks at Miller Center**

NeW Founder, Karin Agness, delivered a speech about the past, present and future of NeW at the Miller Center of Public Affairs in Virginia in April, 2007.  The speech is archived here.

Some Articles on NeW:
Conservative college woman attracts like-minded, The Associated Press (11/25/06)
Inside the Beltway, The Washington Times (10/2/06)
NeW Group Gives Conservative Women Hope on College Campuses, Human Events Online (7/18/06)
NEW movement sweeps college campuses, The Washington Times (7/17/06)
What Would Ann Coulter Do? TIME Magazine Online (6/12/06)
Mallard Fillmore Comic, (10/13/06)
Mallard Fillmore Comic, (10/22/06)