State and Local Salary History Bans
The practice of using salary history in the hiring process can have major repercussions in perpetuating the pay gap women face. Read more »
Negotiating Change: A Q&A with Katie Wynne
A 26-year-old professional talks about how negotiation training helped her get a salary $20,000 higher than the initial offer. Read more »
4 Tips for Finding the Job You Want
Five accomplished AAUW Fellows and Grantees share their advice on how to get your career off to a strong start. Read more »
Spotlight on Women in Elected Office
The year has barely begun, and women are already shattering records and making history. When the new Congress convened in January, nearly a quarter of its voting membership was comprised of women — the highest percentage ever. Read more »
Women Hardest Hit By Student Loan Crisis
tudent loan debt is at an all-time high, and American women — most notably women of color — are bearing the brunt of it, according to a new analysis from the American Association of University Women. Read more »
Women Hurt Most by Student Loan Crisis
When women get their diplomas this spring, they’ll be graduating to staggering student loan debt. As of early 2019, women hold almost two-thirds ($929 billion) of the country’s $1.46-trillion student debt, according to a new analysis by AAUW. Read more »
AAUW Finds Governors’ Annual Speeches Celebrate Women but Still Fail to Adequately Acknowledge Disparities
What’s more, governors paid tribute to the success of women in the the 2018 elections: Six governors celebrated significant “firsts” in their state, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) who […] Read more »
Perks Beyond Pay
Flexibility and loan assistance are among the benefits many women believe are worth negotiating. Read more »
4 Questions for Clean-Energy Expert Olamide Opadokun
Olamide Opadokun, a 2018-19 AAUW International Fellow, talks about her research into clean-energy technology. Read more »
Congratulations to AAUW’s 2019–20 Fellowships and Grants Awardees!
Congratulations to AAUW’s 2019–20 Fellowships and Grants Awardees! AAUW is excited to announce 259 awards and $4 million in funding for fellows and grantees in the 2019–20 award year! This […] Read more »
