AAUW NC Presents EmpowerHer Tuesdays
Programs Director, Kathy Pearre, is happy to announce a new series – EmpowerHer Tuesdays. The programs will be presented on the fourth Tuesday of October, January, February, and April and will feature speakers offering insights on current topics of importance to women and their friends. There is no charge for the series. Each program will be on Zoom from 7-8 pm.EmpowerHer Tuesdays will offer participants the opportunity to obtain deeper understanding of vital issues and gain ideas about advocating for matters impacting our communities and our wider society.
EmpowerHer Tuesdays – Are Public Schools First in NC?
The series kicks off on Tuesday, October 28th, with a presentation by Lynn Edmonds of Public Schools First NC. She will discuss school performance metrics relative to pre-pandemic performance, vouchers for private schools, known as the Opportunity Scholarships, and actions to take to support public schools in NC. Join us to get the latest information on this critical topic.
Lynn Edmonds is Director of Outreach and Engagement for Public Schools First NC and represents District 5 on the Wake County Board of Education. She joined PSFNC in 2013, having served as a volunteer with them for over 8 years prior to joining the staff. In addition, she serves as an at-large member of the Wake County Board of Library Commissioners.
AAUW NC Calendar of Events
The AAUW NC Board has compiled a Calendar of Events for reference by the branch leadership and members. This calendar is a structured schedule of key events and meetings for AAUWNC, spanning from the current month in 2025 through June 2026. This list includes board meetings, leadership retreats, public policy discussions, and membership gatherings, with specific dates, times, and locations.
Click here to view the calendar (last updated October 16, 2025)
Save the Date: AAUW Atlantic Regional Conference 2026 in Lancaster, PA!
We are excited to announce the AAUW Atlantic Regional Conference 2026, hosted in Lancaster, Pennsylvania!
📅 September 25–27, 2026
📍 Lancaster County Convention Center & Marriott Hotel
This gathering will bring together AAUW members from many states for a weekend filled with:
- Dynamic sessions on leadership, equity, and innovation
- Interactive workshops you can take back to your branch or state
- Conversations with thought leaders and changemakers
- Networking with members who share your passion for equity
- Celebrations and special events that make the weekend unforgettable
Why Lancaster?
Where history meets modern charm:
🍁 Fall festivals across the city
🍷 Local wineries & craft breweries
☕ Great dining and coffee spots
🛍️ Central Market treasures & boutique shopping
Easy to reach:
🚆 Amtrak directly into Lancaster
✈️ Harrisburg International Airport, just 30 miles away
This conference is more than an event, it’s an opportunity to recharge, reimagine, and recommit to AAUW’s mission with friends old and new.
The hotel room block will open soon, reserve your place early to stay in the center of the action!
We look forward to you joining us in Lancaster in 2026!
Empowering Women Through Innovative Programs
Our award-winning programs are specifically designed to address these challenges. Through our initiative, we offer:
- AAUW Work Smart: Know Your Value and Get Paid – Training for early and mid-career professionals on negotiating for fair salaries, better benefits, and advancement opportunities.
- AAUW Start Smart – AAUW Start Smart is specifically designed for college women entering the job market, teaching effective salary negotiation techniques to boost your confidence and negotiation skills.
- AAUW Money Smart – The AAUW Money Smart program is aimed at providing all women with the personal finance information they need to ensure their own financial security.
These programs have already impacted over 190,000 women across the U.S., empowering them with confidence, knowledge, and skills.
There are additional webinar offerings of these programs scheduled for October through December 2025. Check out the schedule at: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/womens-economic-empowerment-initiative/.
Registration for these webinars requires login to the AAUW National Community Hub.
Taped Versions of Recent Virtual Events
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: AAUW Strategic Plan Launch Event
Watch this webinar on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV3bL7XcygQ
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025 AAUW National unveiled the new strategic plan — highlighting the vision and priorities that will guide AAUW’s future.
During the session, you:
- Get an inside look at our strategic objectives and key initiatives.
- Learn how branches, states, and members can align with and support the plan.
- Have the opportunity to ask questions and share your perspective.
- Securing the Future: A Post-Election Conversation on Women’s Economic Security – November 19, 2024 AAUW Event. Includes a transcript. Description: An important webinar exploring the path forward for women’s economic security under the next U.S. President and the 119th Congress. Expert panelists include: Heather M. Boushey, Ph.D., 1997–98 AAUW American Fellow, economist and co-founder of the Washington Center for Equitable Growth Jamila K Taylor, Ph.D., President & CEO of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research Gloria L. Blackwell, CEO of American Association of University Women