AAUW, founded in 1881,  is a national organization of women and men who have worked to break through barriers for women and girls.  Over 170,000 members and supporters  support AAUW’s mission to advance equity through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.  Bluegrass Central Branch was chartered in 2003 to serve members in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. Members are required to hold an associate or equivalent, baccalaureate, or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.  For more information, contact Membership Chair Gae Broadwater at 502-695-9059.

Members in the Bluegrass Central Branch reside in Anderson, Boyle, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison. Mercer and Woodford counties. 

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• The Sara Mullikin Porter Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by the AAUW Bluegrass Central Branch of Kentucky for undergraduate women who are continuing their education. Ashley Howard from Shelbyville, Kentucky. Ms. Howard is pursuing her degree in chemistry at the University of Louisville. While previously attending Campbellsville University she earned a Dean’s Scholar Certificate. Her long-term goal is to acquire a graduate degree in biochemistry with a focus on the diagnosis and treatment of autism. Ms. Howard has demonstrated commitment to obtaining her degree while being a single parent to four children, community volunteer, and chemistry tutor. See information about the AAUW Scholarship here.
• Download the AAUW Bluegrass Central KY Branch brochure (.pdf file) and share it with your friends today!
• The Kentucky Agate, Your AAUW Kentucky State Newsletter (.pdf file)
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AAUW-KENTUCKY and Bluegrass Central Branch supported #IAmAWomanInSTEM, a Campus Action Grant awarded to the University of Kentucky by AAUW National in 2015.  Here is a link to information about this wonderful program for women students and mentors at the University of Kentucky: #IAmAWomanInSTEM

AAUW Overview Video
AAUW has created a powerful video for you to learn about AAUW in about 3 and 1/2 minutes!  American Association of University Women Overview video