About AAUW

About AAUW

AAUW's History in the Online Museum

AAUW of Virginia's First 75 Years - An Online History

The AAUW Educational Foundation funds pioneering research on girls and education, community action projects, and fellowships and grants for outstanding women around the globe. In 2003 AAUW also founded the Leadership and Training Institute which helps women and girls acquire the skills they need to assume leadership roles in their academic, professional, and personal lives. AAUW of Virginia maintains a number of endowments and fellowships.

The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund provides funds and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination in higher education.

AAUW Mission Statement

AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.

In principle and in practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.

AAUW Publication "OUTLOOK" Members receive a free subscription to "AAUW Outlook" and past issues are also available online at: http://www.aauw.org/outlook/index.cfm

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