What makes AAUW different from other women's groups?

  •  AAUW is open to all graduates who hold an associate's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • AAUW programs focus on improving the lives of women, from equity in education through workplace equity to lifelong learning.
  • The following core values are at the heart of AAUW's initiatives: 
    • We will be powerful advocates of equity for women
    • We will be visibile philanthropists supporting women's education.
    • We will be leaders in gender equity research.
  • In 2008 the AAUW Educational Foundation awarded over $4.5 million to help 260 women in the US and around the globe achieve their educational goals, conduct and publish research, and implemt projects supporting women and girls. 
  • In June 2006 the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund marked its 25th anniversary as the nation's only legal advocacy fund for fighting sexual discrimination in higher education.
  • Wherever you go, as an AAUW member you will be a part of a community of friends and professional contacts, and you’ll be proud to belong to an international effort to contribute to a more promising future for all women and girls.