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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

March 8, 2025

International Women's Day

Join us at the Woman's Club of WIsconsin this upcoming International Women's Day! We will present the first Women of Merit award to Teresa Mercado, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation/Mexican Fiesta. In addition, Jerrianne Hayslett will be signing copies of her newest book, Valiant Vel: Vel Phillips and the Fight for Fairness and Equality.

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April 5, 2025

Presentation from the Water Institute

Check back soon for more information on this event!

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130th Anniversary Cruise Collage

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AAUW celebrated its 130th anniversary with members and scholarship recipients coming together to commemorate the occasion. The event was particularly special as it recognized the achievements of scholarship recipients.

AAUW-Milwaukee Woman of Merit 2024

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Teresa Mercado

The Board has unanimously chosen Teresa Mercado as the 2025 Woman of Merit. With a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Guadalajara, she immigrated to America and joined the Board of Mexican Fiesta in1994, eventually becoming Executive Director. Under her leadership, the scholarship program has provided over two million dollars, and she organized a Drive Thru Fiesta in 2020 to support it during the pandemic. Additionally, she played a key role in establishing a Mexican consulate in Milwaukee, aiding around 300,000 Mexicans in Wisconsin. We will honor her at our March meeting as part of our celebration of Women History Month. Please invite your friends to join us on this  great day of celebration.

Year- 2 -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

2023-2024, Hamilton High School

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Sang Cung

2023-2024, Hamilton High School

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Fatima Fofana

2023-2024, Reagan High School

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Ash May

2023-2024, MKE School of Languages

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Van Zi

2023-2024, Reagan High School

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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