Watch the Research Launch of “Deeper in Debt: Women and Student Loans”
AAUW’s new research report, Deeper in Debt: Women and Student Loans, takes a close look at the disproportionate effects of student debt on women. Our research launch will feature a presentation of the findings by report author Kevin Miller, Ph.D., followed by a panel discussion and Q&A session. Read more »
AAUW Responds to News of Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at Department of Education
AAUW has repeatedly said personnel is policy. It is our hope that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and President Donald Trump will demonstrate the seriousness with which they regard the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) when they nominate a permanent assistant secretary for civil rights who moves through the Senate confirmation process. Read more »
The Power of Education
Her world was transformed by education, and now Tererai Trent, Ph.D., is bringing that right to girls in Zimbabwe. Read more »
Women’s Student Debt Crisis in the United States
Student loan debt is now a $1.3-trillion problem burdening 44 million borrowers. Experts are talking about the effects of student debt on the economy, but they aren’t talking about its disproportionate effects on women. Read more »
Six Tips from Women of Color Navigating Doctoral Programs
Studies show that women of color have made significant progress in completing college at higher rates and obtaining advanced degrees than in the past, but retention and completion at the doctoral level remain issues to be addressed. Read more »
Making Title IX History at the Office for Civil Rights
As we approach the 45th anniversary of Title IX in June 2017, AAUW is assessing the recent efforts of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and evaluating the tremendous positive effect it’s had in the past eight years with enforcing this longstanding civil rights law. Read more »
Seeking Success for Girls in STEM
“Men need to understand the value of women and become advocates,” says Unoma Okorafor. ”Only then will we be able to expand the conversation.” Read more »
How a Lockheed Engineer Makes Time to Volunteer with Girls
With more dedicated volunteers like Lockheed Martin employee Alison Nordt, we can hope to see more girls than ever grow up to be aerospace engineers, astronauts, and tech company CEOs. Read more »
A Guide to Navigating Doctoral Programs for Women of Color
This webinar is an open panel discussion for women who are interested in entering a doctoral program specifically in areas that are male dominated and/or lack colorful representation. Read more »
Newly Released Data Shed Light on Sexual Harassment in U.S. Public Education
“The information provided in the Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is vital to promoting Title IX compliance in local communities and finding out which schools don’t appear to be following the law.” Read more »
