Iowa N.E.W. Leadership is an intensive institute designed to empower women and increase the participation of individuals who may not traditionally serve in public sectors.

The Institute experience is built around a challenging curriculum that develops knowledge and skills in key areas, including strategic communication, policy analysis, philanthropy, negotiation, community development, professional sustainability, relationship-building, productive engagement with difference, conflict, and collaboration.

Developed by the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University in 1991, the NEW Leadership™ network currently includes 23 colleges and universities serving women nationwide.

The University of Iowa was admitted as the Iowa affiliate for NEW Leadership™ in 2008, and hosted its first Institute in 2009.

This Program Serves

  • All students are encouraged to apply, particularly women and individuals who may not traditionally serve in public sectors.
  • Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time in ANY post-secondary academic institution in Iowa (regardless of state or nation of residence), or in another state (for Iowa residents)
  • All fields of study in any academic discipline

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Email us at: wracnewleadership@uiowa.edu