Over the past decade, women have been making serious inroads into high-paying professions traditionally dominated by men. As of 2016, more female students have been enrolled in law schools than…
Chien-Shiung Wu is widely considered one of the most influential scientists in history, but her achievements were not widely acknowledged due to her gender and race.
The first step to creating a more inclusive environment is to understand the terminology associated with a person’s sexual identity. If you don’t know what terminology a person prefers, just…
AAUW and our supporters have worked for three decades to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. We call on all elected officials to listen to voters, who overwhelming support pay equity,…
Cultivating a professional network may feel daunting for recent college graduates, but it’s not as hard as it sounds. Here are five ways to get started.
AAUW Statement on 2020 data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics on what happened to women's pay as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
AAUW announces that Gloria L. Blackwell will be the new organization's new CEO, effective October 18.
In August 2021, AAUW contracted with the public opinion research firm Ipsos to poll women in New York City about how they fared economically during the pandemic. Women—including many women…
As an organization that has worked for 140 years to advance the rights of all women, AAUW views her nomination as a historic milestone that will move us more swiftly…
The Board of Directors of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) today announced that Gloria L. Blackwell will be AAUW’s new Chief Executive, effective October 18, 2021.
