SAVE THE DATES: AAUW NC Conference – April 2026
American Association of University Women
AAUW of NC State Conference
April 17 – 18, 2026 – Charlotte, North Carolina
Please plan to attend the AAUW NC State Conference in April 2026. Save the dates, April 17 & 18.
The Conference will be held in Charlotte, NC. Read preliminary information about the Conference, including Conference Agenda and how to reserve a hotel room.
Watch for special issues of the Connect newsletter with additional details. These special newsletter(s) will provide info about:
- How to inform the conference planning team about your plans to attend
- How to pay for your conference registration by check or online
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 kicked off on Tuesday, October 28th, with a presentation by Lynn Edmonds of Public Schools First NC. She discussed 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.
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.
Immigration Issues in North Carolina
Upcoming EmpowerHer Tuesdays Program
The next offering of the EmpowerHer Tuesdays series will be Tuesday, January 27th, at 7 pm. This event was coordinated jointly by the AAUW NC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair, Tiffany jacobs and Programs Chair, Kathy Pearre.
Maria Rosales, Executive Director of FaithAction International, will examine immigration issues in North Carolina. The focus will include the reaction to ICE presence, the constitutional rights that keep people safe, and community response and advocacy. Tiffany Jacobs, our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair, will introduce our speaker and offer some opening remarks.
Join us to meet Dr. Rosales, a California transplant, former Provost, Chief Academic Officer, and professor at Guilford College, and hear her compelling personal story. Questions may be submitted in advance to info@aauwnc.org.
To register: Click here
SAVE THE DATE & REGISTER TO ATTEND: All State Book Read Discussion
Sun, March 8, 2026, 3-4:30 PM EST
Read the Book – Join the Discussion!
All AAUW NC members are invited to join the Tar Heel Branch in a Zoom discussion of the book, The Four Pivots by Shawn A. Ginwright PhD.
Register for this Zoom event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SC3mI0btSAKWqsAKk2x-vg#/registration. Registration is requested so attendees can be placed in small discussion groups during the program.
Shawn Ginwright, PhD, is a Harvard professor and leading voice on healing, leadership, and social change. He has spent over two decades developing healing-centered strategies that restore well-being, build stronger schools, and reimagine systems for equity. His groundbreaking book, The Four Pivots, invites leaders and communities to move beyond fear and division into connection, courage, and transformation. Read more about the author on his website: https://www.shawnginwright.com/
From goodreads book reviews:
“The Four Pivots was selected as a book study for the Equity Team at my school. I feel it was an excellent choice because the writer includes so many thought provoking questions that lead to great discussion.
Stop what you are doing and read this book. It’a one of the most important books I’ve read in the realm of racial and economic justice in the last five years.”
Charmen Goehring-Fox, AAUW California (CA) President and Tar Heel Branch member, will lead the discussion. Contact her at charminme@yahoo.com with questions about the book.
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 December 26, 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!
Read more about this AAUW Atlantic Regional Conference at: https://www.aauwatlanticregionalconference.net/
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. See more details below. 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.
AAUW National November Webinars and Events
AAUW Work Smart: Know Your Value and Get Paid
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 5:00 – 6:00 pm ET
AAUW Start Smart
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 5:00 – 6:00 pm ET
AAUW Money Smart: Smart Future
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
2025 AAUW Alumnae Recognition Award
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 4:30 – 7:00 pm ET
For AAUW Members
Working in Coalition: Building Power through Partnerships
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET
AAUW Member Recruitment Best Practices
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET
AAUW National YouTube Video Recordings
AAUW National has a large number of video event recordings posted on YouTube. Check out this collection at: https://www.youtube.com/@AAUW/videos