Women & Student Debt
Women tend to borrow more for their education — and struggle more to pay it off — in part because of the gender pay gap.
Women tend to borrow more for their education — and struggle more to pay it off — in part because of the gender pay gap.
The Women’s Power Gap at Elite Universities: Scaling the Ivory Tower examines diversity data at the nation’s elite research universities (“R1s”). Conducted by the Women’s Power Gap Initiative (WPG) at…
The Board of Directors of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) today announced that Gloria L. Blackwell will be AAUW’s new Chief Executive, effective October 18, 2021.
AAUW announces that Gloria L. Blackwell will be the new organization's new CEO, effective October 18.
With the nation facing a persistent pandemic, volatile political unrest and a fractured, fragile economy, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris face an unprecedented array of challenges. Addressing…
Ethnicity shapes our experiences and gives individuals unique perspectives on how the world works. These unique perspectives can supplement the perspectives we already have and make our views on workplaces,…
Known as the “mother of the Hubble,” Dr. Roman was the first chief of astronomy at NASA and the first woman to hold an executive position there. After she died…
AAUW members, fellows and award winners are pioneers and have changed the world. Learn more about how they are making history today
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, AAUW is featuring a few of our awardees both of Native American origin and who are working to bring awareness and promote gender…
Learn about some of the most remarkable recipients of the AAUW American Fellowship — women whose contributions and breakthroughs have transformed how we live.