AAUW Monmouth Area - IL

06/03/2026

We're proud to see Luna Composition Lab, a recipient of AAUW Community Action Grant funding, recognized in The New York Times for its work supporting the next generation of women, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming composers.
Founded by composers Missy Mazzoli and Ellen Reid, Luna Composition Lab is celebrating 10 years of expanding access to mentorship, education, and professional opportunities in music composition. Through its programs, young composers receive guidance, training, and support to develop their creative voices and careers.
Congratulations to the Luna Composition Lab team on this well-deserved recognition and on a decade of impact.
Read more in The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/arts/music/luna-composition-lab.html?unlocked_article_code=1.h1A.t_7i.mmp8NzNn73Uo&smid=url-share

05/22/2026

This , we’re celebrating our alumna Courtney Sato, whose scholarship and public history work have expanded conversations around Asian American history, migration, empire, and women’s intellectual labor. Through her research, teaching, and projects like Out of the Desert, Courtney continues creating accessible spaces for learning, remembrance, and community engagement.

05/22/2026

05/17/2026

This , we’re celebrating our alumna Lynn Fujiwara, whose scholarship and leadership have advanced conversations around equity, identity, and social justice in higher education. In addition to her award-winning research, Lynn founded the Women of Color Project at the University of Oregon, creating lasting spaces of mentorship, support, and community for faculty of color.

05/17/2026

AAUW CEO Gloria L. Blackwell was featured in Feminist Majority Foundation’s latest article addressing the Supreme Court’s devastating ruling on the Voting Rights Act and its broader impact on women, families, and communities.
“When maps dilute Black voting power, women and families lose ground on the issues that matter most — from strong public education to equal pay to civil rights protections.” — Gloria L. Blackwell
Read the full article: https://feminist.org/news/feminist-leaders-speak-out-against-the-supreme-courts-devastating-blow-to-the-voting-rights-act/

05/17/2026

The May 28 deadline is almost here.
Wondering if AAUW Career Development Grants are right for you?
You may be eligible if you:
• Identify as a woman
• Have applied to or been accepted into an accredited certificate or training program
• Are pursuing a field where women are underrepresented — or advancing into leadership where gaps persist
• Hold at least an associate’s degree
With only a couple of weeks left, now is the time to submit your application.
Start today: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/career-development-grants/

05/05/2026

Round 3 for AAUW Career Development Grants closes May 28.
If you’ve been thinking about advancing your career, now is the time to act. Grants of up to $8,000 support women pursuing accredited certificate or training programs that lead to career growth, transition, or advancement — especially in fields where women are underrepresented.
Funding can be used for tuition, fees, course materials, transportation, and more.
Apply today: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/career-development-grants/

05/05/2026

AAUW CEO Gloria L. Blackwell was featured in The Dallas Morning News discussing the economic realities behind declining birth rates and how persistent inequities shape women’s choices.

Her insights highlight how factors like pay gaps, caregiving responsibilities, and lack of workplace supports continue to impact women’s financial security and decision-making around parenthood.

“For women, having a child is rarely just a personal decision — it’s also a financial one.”

Read the full article: https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/damm-women-fewer-kids-women-direct-policy-resp-22220169.php