The River Falls AAUW branch has been recognized by the national AAUW organization as one of 11 “5 Star” branches in the US during 2019-20. With a vision of equity for all, AAUW’s mission is to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. The local organization, founded in 1935, has a long history of supporting community and regional initiatives in education, leadership, and advocacy.

AAUW sponsors monthly public programs. Recent topics included student debt, food security, and civil conversation skills. The membership supports initiatives such as Chippewa Valley Technical College scholarships, leadership development by sending UWRF women students to national conferences, policy advocacy and informational candidate forums, Girls in Science events at UWRF, a Women in STEM essay contest with stipends for middle school students, and a Role Model for Equity award, recognizing women community leaders. The 5 Star designation was awarded based on accomplishments in programming, advancement, public policy, governance and external relations. Further information about AAUW and 2020-21 programs is available at facebook.com/AAUW.RiverFallsor riverfalls-wi.aauw.net/ or by email request to [email protected]