AAUW is composed of three corporations:

The Association, a 150,000-member organization with more than 1,300 branches nationwide that lobbies and advocates for education and equity.

The AAUW Educational Foundation, which funds pioneering research on girls and education, community action projects, and fellowships and grants for outstanding women around the globe.

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

To learn more about the Aurora Branch of AAUW-IL,

please click on the links to the left or email us at AuroraAAUW@inbox.com

American Association of University Women

Aurora Area Branch

Promoting education and equality for women and girls

Welcome to the Website of the Aurora Area Branch of AAUW-IL

The American Association of University Women promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Our commitment to these issues is reflected in our public policy efforts, programs, and diversity initiatives.  In principle and practice AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership.

AAUW, founded in 1881, is the nation’s most active and diverse organization for college graduates. It is the oldest and largest national organization working for equality and the advancement of women through education.  In 1885, our founders conducted a study that proved what was then considered unthinkable:  that women were able to pursue higher education!

AAUW, with headquarters in Washington, D.C., takes action on legislation.  The legislative platform includes:  economic equity for women, equal funding for public education, gender equity in education, family and medical leave, women’s health issues, reproductive choices, civil rights, and sex discrimination.

The Aurora Branch was founded in 1919 and has approximately 75 members. When you join the Aurora Branch, you join 150,000 members nationwide with a long standing commitment to advocacy for women in education, employment, and family.  AAUW forms a grassroots network of about 1300 branches nationwide and has members in every congressional district in the country.