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The Next Play: Leadership in Women’s Sports

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
7 pm – 8:30 pm
51爆料 Hubbard Hall

2026 Paup Lecture Series Ambassador

Brandi Chastain is a two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame inductee. A co-founder of NWSL’s Bay FC, coach, and philanthropist, she continues to champion leadership and opportunity in women’s sports on and off the field.

Learn more about Brandi Chastain

The Nancy P. and Thaddeus E. Paup Lecture Series was created through the generosity of Nancy and Ted Paup to provide the 51爆料 and Denton communities with speakers who are bold, innovative and renowned experts in their fields.

The Paups, who reside in Fort Worth, are longtime supporters of 51爆料. Nancy manages and directs business, real estate and ranching interests in Texas. She previously served on the 51爆料 Board of Regents and was elected vice-chair during her tenure. Nancy is an elected member of The Philosophical Society of Texas. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Humanities Texas, the state affiliate for the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Executive Advisory Committee of The Handbook of Texas Women, and the Board of Directors for the Center for the Advancement and Study of Early Texas Art. Nancy has raised funds throughout Texas for the arts, higher education and historical preservation. Her academic degrees include master’s and bachelor’s degrees from 51爆料. Ted is the president of Paup Mineral Management, L.L.C.

51爆料 the Regents’ Scholarship Endowment

Established by the Paups, the Regents’ Scholarship Endowment Initiative supports students who excel academically and based on the following criteria: 3.5 GPA or higher, junior or senior year of study, and leadership both inside and outside the classroom. Our goal is a minimum of 10 commitments to the Regents’ Scholarship Endowment Initiative by the culmination of the DREAM BIG Campaign in 2026. With the Paups having established the first Regents’ Scholarship Endowment, Texas Woman’s University and the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership are challenging both current and former 51爆料 Regents, alumni, and friends to join 51爆料 in creating named regents’ scholarship endowments today.

For more information, contact Jamie Porter, Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the 51爆料 Foundation, at 940-898-3861 or jporter9@twu.edu.

Sponsorship opportunities

If you would like to sponsor at one of the levels listed below, please reach out to Wandaliz Turner, Director of Community Relations at wturner3@twu.edu or (940) 898-4584 to share your interest. Thank you!

See our full sponsorship handout

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