The University of the South: Sewanee is a University Partner Member of the national American Association of University Women (AAUW).
AAUW's mission is to advance equity for women and girls by championing success in higher education — a vital pathway to economic security. For over 140 years, AAUW has led the fight for gender equity through advocacy, funding, and collective action.
Benefits of College/University Partner Membership in AAUW:
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$3,000,000 in scholarships is available nationally.
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1,000 Community Action grants.
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Funding to send students to the National Leadership Conference in May/June.
Benefits for students specifically:
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Free affiliate membership as a Sewanee student.
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Access to publications of AAUW at aauw.org.
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Campus Action Grants that are AAUW Mission-based (presently Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics emphasis)
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Participate in Smart Salary Negotiation Workshops (because salary discrimination begins here).
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Campaign College AAUW trains women to run for Student Senate
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Membership continues for one year after graduation.
If you want to become a free AAUW member as a Sewanee student, click here for more information: PDF LINK w/steps
Steering Committee Members:
Sibby Anderson-Thompkins
Kati Curts
Tarneka Ezell
Andrea Hatcher
Kelly Malone
Andrea Mansker
Hannah Matis
Sarah Myers
Faith Vaughn
Lilah Von Gruenigen
Jessica E Welch
Elizabeth Wilson
Tennessee AAUW: https://aauw-tn.aauw.net/
