Rosie the Riveter Is More than a Hairdo
I sighed in exasperation when I did a YouTube search for “Rosie the Riveter” and found that the first through 50th entries on the site were video tutorials on how […] Read more »
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Today marks the beginning of 31 wonderful days celebrating women’s history. Throughout Women’s History Month, we’ll be telling stories of past and current women doing big things. Here’s what we’re […] Read more »
Jail, Picketing, and Resolutions: AAUW and Suffrage
This weekend marks 100 years since the Woman Suffrage Parade, when women marched in Washington, D.C., demanding the right to vote. In honor of the occasion, AAUW is opening […] Read more »
AAUW Introduces New Logo, Tagline, and Website
Today, AAUW is proud to debut some big changes. As you’ve probably noticed, you’re looking at a brand new website, accented by our first new logo in more than 20 […] Read more »
An AAUW Success Story: The Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is a shining example of what AAUW lobbying efforts can help accomplish. Passed after seven years of hard work by AAUW […] Read more »
Celebrating Black History: AAUW’s Dorothy Ferebee
Dorothy Celeste Boulding Ferebee, a physician, health care advocate, and AAUW board member, worked tirelessly to ensure access to health care for underserved communities. Read more »
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Celebrates Centennial
“Oh, what a wonderful time to be a Delta!” will likely be chanted across the globe in the next week as the sisters of Delta Sigma Theta celebrate 100 years […] Read more »
Celebrating 131 Years of AAUW
During this season of giving thanks and remembering the people and events that are important to us, let’s not forget about the small group of visionary women who paved the way for the creation of the Association of Collegiate Alumnae — the predecessor to AAUW. Read more »
Are We Stuck in the ‘70s?
AAUW women of the 1970s — a decade remembered for activism and trailblazing — held their own. As the AAUW Fellowships and Grants program expanded and more people and projects […] Read more »
Gap and Gown: An AAUW Issue since 1894
AAUW has been at the forefront of advocacy for fair pay for women for more than 100 years. In 1894, the Association of Collegiate Alumnae, the precursor to AAUW, partnered […] Read more »
