The American Association of University Women was founded in Boston in 1882 for the purpose of increasing educational opportunities for women and to enable women to utilize their training.  The local branches exert thoughtful influence in the many activities which comprise the Association program.

Members of AAUW are graduates holding an associate, baccalaureate, or higher degree, or their equivalent, from a qualified post-secondary educational institution.

AAUW Mission Statement

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

The Leadership Advocacy Fund supports programs that develop women’s potential to lead in their schools, communities, and country.

The Public Policy Fund supports advocacy for public policies and laws that are fair to women.

The Legal Advocacy Fund supports the protection of the legal rights of those women who are facing discrimination.

Maryland State AAUW Mission

AAUW Maryland seeks to increase diversity in membership, political advocacy, and giving to the educational foundation and the legal advocacy fund, in support of education and equity for women and girls.