Press inquiries please contact media@aauw.org.
Featured News
AAUW Reacts to Latest Gender Pay Gap Data
September 13, 2022 Women’s economic security is under constant threat and, no matter how you measure it, the gender pay gap remains persistent and unacceptable. In a calculation of the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau comparing full-time, year-round workers, women took home 83.7% of the pay that men did—a figure that is not statistically different from the pay gap in 2020. In addition, a more comprehensive calculation that compared everyone with earnings in 2021 (including part-time and seasonal workers) found that women were paid a shocking 77% of men’s wages last year.
Interested in speaking with an AAUW expert?
The Latest
AAUW remains strongly committed to advocating for laws and policies to ensure fair pay, relieve the disproportionate burden of student debt on women, and provide paid leave and affordable child care. We won’t stop fighting until all women are paid fairly and have the same opportunities to build secure futures.
AAUW Reacts to President Biden’s Announcement on Federal Student Loan Debt Cancelation
News
August 24, 2022
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) applauds President Biden’s recent announcement to forgive $10,000 of student loan debt for many borrowers, and to extend the federal student loan payment pause for all borrowers. But women and their families need more.
“We are very happy to welcome our new and returning board members,” said AAUW Board Chair Julia T. Brown, Esq. “This team of leaders brings a wide variety of skills and experiences that will be extremely valuable to AAUW as we continue to work toward our goals of equal opportunity and economic security for all women.”
AAUW Statement Strongly Condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s Opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
News
June 24, 2022
While the Court’s decision is a major setback for all Americans, AAUW remains steadfast in our commitment to protecting reproductive rights, a vital component of gender equity.
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host a free program for high-school girls this summer, aimed at encouraging students to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
AAUW Chief Executive Officer Gloria L. Blackwell issued this statement on the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court.