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American Association of University Women are

WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE

by advancing gender equity through advocacy, education and research.

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 18, 2026

Members' Meeting

Join us as we share ideas and plan the 2026-2027 program year. 

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Annual Scholarship Cruise 2026

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AAUW Milwaukee hosted the Annual Scholarship Cruise on June 13, 2026. Members celebrated our scholars and observed the installation of officers Debbie Phillips-Donaldson (Secretary) and Jess May (Treasurer).

AAUW-Milwaukee Woman of Merit 2026

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Dr. Martha Lopez

The AAUW Milwaukee Board selected Dr. Martha Lopez as our 2026 Woman of Merit. As a veteran Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) educator and current Gifted and Talented Instructional Coach, Dr. Lopez develops specialized student programming and staff professional development. She currently leads the "Lead to Rise" grant, implementing curriculum for middle school girls across 16 MPS schools. An accomplished presenter, she has shared her expertise nationally, with the Department of Public Instruction, and internationally in Cambodia.

AAUW Milwaukee Scholars

To learn more about our scholarship recipients, click the orange arrow under their image for a full biography.

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Yajayra Ayala

Mount Mary University

Majors: Nursing and Spanish

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Sang Cung

Marquette University

Major: Information Systems

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Van Zi

Marquette University

Major: Biological Science

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Fatima Fofana

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Major: Nursing

NOTE: Given our four-year commitment to our scholars, we do not anticipate accepting new
College Women's Club Foundation scholarship applications again until 2027.

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The AAUW Action Fund advances equity for women and girls through member activism and voter mobilization. Get the information on latest initiatives and how you can become a 2-minute activist today.

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