About Us

AAUW Ann Arbor Branch is affiliated with the American Association of University Women, a national organization that lobbies and advocates for education and equity. The association has a membership of more than 100,000 members and doners, 1000 branches, and 500 college/university institution partners. 

AAUW is open to all graduates, men and women, who hold the associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

AAUW Mission and Diversity 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.

About the Ann Arbor Branch

The Ann Arbor Branch was established in 1902. We currently have a membership of 320 members who represent a variety of ages, backgrounds, and academic disciplines. Members participate in the branch in ways to meet their own needs and interests.

Our Focus

The Ann Arbor Branch provides educational and friendship opportunities for its members, supports community activities especially those that have positive impact on girls and women, and provides scholarships for women.

• Fellowship: Branch meetings and smaller groups give us time to get together and pursue common interests.
  • Branch meetings are typically held the third Tuesday of the month, September-May. Branch meetings feature speakers and presentations on a variety of topics and include two luncheons per year.
  • More than 30 Interest Groups provide the opportunity for small groups to pursue specific interests. Interest groups are open to all members and meet at intervals determined by each group.
• Scholarships: We support scholarships for undergraduate women at the U-M, EMU, and Washtenaw Community College. Each year we also send thousands of dollars to AAUW to fund graduate fellowships.
  • Members of the Branch organize an annual Used Book Sale that is held in September. The proceeds from the sale fund the scholarships.
• Community Involvement: We organize events for women and girls and join in coalitions for other events.
  • Special project teams assist with special events that benefit girls and women in the community, such as Brains Rule!, a neuroscience event for middle school students; Sister-to-Sister, a forum for middle school girls; and the Sally Ride Festival, held at the University of Michigan. New this year is the addition of the "Let's Read Math" (LRM) program.  In partnership with the UM Women in Engineering, we will offer a series of fun, interactive workshops to stimulate interest in math for children in grades K-4 and their parents.