American Association of University Women (AAUW) Grosse Pointe is an active branch located in the Grosse Pointe area, bordering northeast Detroit. Members live in the Grosse Pointes, Harper Woods, and St. Clair Shores. We are an affiliate branch of the AAUW National organization.

Mission: To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education and advocacy

Vision: Equity for all

Values: Nonpartisan.  Fact-based.  Integrity.  Inclusion and intersectionality

AAUW GP 2025 Theme: The Stars of Tomorrow

AAUW Strategic Plan:

Our Purpose

AAUW advances 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.

Strategic Priorities

1. Fund Higher Education

• Provide grants and fellowships for women in underserved communities and underrepresented fields like STEM.
• Support women in academia and research.
• Build networks for alumnae to lead and expand AAUW’s impact globally.

2. Remove Barriers to Success in Education and the Workplace

• Champion legislation supporting paid family and medical leave, paid sick days, pay equity, and workplace harassment protections.
• Promote inclusive, safe, and accessible educational environments through enforcement of Title IX and other civil rights laws.

3. Strengthen AAUW’s Reach

• Support an effective network of states and branches through aligned strategies and initiatives like the Five-Star Program.
• Grow organizational sustainability through member engagement and impact evaluation.

Call to Action

In a time of growing challenges to education access, AAUW must meet this moment. This strategic plan renews our commitment to higher education as the key to equity and empowers a stronger, unified movement to create lasting change.