2026 Nancy P. and Thaddeus E. Paup Lecture Series

The Nancy P. and Thaddeus E. Paup Lecture Series provides speakers that are bold, innovative, and experts in their field. The Next Play: Leadership in Women's Sports Women's sports are no longer on the rise — they've arrived. Now the conversation turns to what it takes to lead within this movement. Join us for a conversation with leaders shaping the business of sports, and a look inside the world of sports management. Event Details 📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026 📍 SW Ballroom, TWU Student Union | Denton, TX 🎟 Free admission | Registration required — seating is limited Speakers Brandi Chastain — 2026 Paup Lecture Series Ambassador | Two-Time FIFA Women's World Cup Champion | Olympic Gold Medalist Monica Paul — Executive Director, Dallas Sports Commission Charlie Neil — Founder & President, Dallas Trinity FC | 2024–2025 USL Super League Executive of the Year Questions? Contact [email protected] or visit twu.edu/pauplecture. All Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership programs and events are open to any resident of the state of Texas, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or other protected characteristic. This includes the Institute's funding opportunities, which are available to all eligible persons.