You’re Going to Be Hearing about These Fearless Campus Leaders 02November

Every year AAUW selects 10 college student leaders committed to gender equity to serve on the national Student Advisory Council (SAC). This year’s SAC members are LGBT rights leaders, engineers, student government presidents, first-generation college students, and more. Read more »
Five Books by Women Authors You Need in Your Life 27October

The best authors dedicate their lives to writing the novels, biographies, and think pieces that expand our understanding of humanity, inspire new beliefs, and help us make sense of the world. Read more »
States Notch Multiple Equal Pay Victories in 2017 13October

Voters are fed up with the persistent gender pay gap, and many state legislators are listening. While not all bills passed, growing activity shows that red, blue, and purple states realize that the pay gap is real and that something needs to be done about it. Read more »
Student Debt through the Gender Lens 01September

The promise of higher education has meant that women now make up the majority of college students. But that advancement has come along with crushing student debt that disproportionately affects women. Read more »
Full Equity in Higher Education Remains Elusive 04August

It’s been a long time since women had to sit behind screens in the college classroom in order not to “disrupt” their male classmates, but we still haven’t reached full equity in higher education. Read more »
The Path to a Pay Gap Starts Early for Black Women and Girls 24July

When it comes to the gender pay gap some women are penalized even more than others. AAUW’s The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap reveals that black women make only 63 percent of what non-Hispanic white men make. Read more »
4 Tips to Negotiating for the Salary and Benefits You’re Worth 19July

Ready to get paid what you’re worth? Follow these steps to successfully negotiate your salary and benefits package. Read more »
AAUW Remembers Betty Dukes, An Everyday Hero 14July

A former Walmart employee, an ordained minister, and a gender equity titan, Betty Dukes was an everyday hero. Read more »
Campus Leaders Share 5 Lessons on Confidence, Activism, and Allyship 14July

In October 2016, 10 campus leaders began a leadership journey as member of the AAUW National Student Advisory Council. As their responsibilities come to a close, they reflect on their top five takeaways from their experience. Read more »
Creating a Legacy: A Mother and Daughter Take On AAUW Lobby Day 2017 11July

In many ways lobbying lawmakers on Capitol Hill is second nature to me: It was part of my responsibilities while serving as the executive director of a statewide nonprofit for 20 years and as a member of AAUW. Read more »