Thanks to AAUW California for hosting our December event, a webinar  featuring Meghan Kissell, Senior Director of Policy and Member Advocacy, AAUW:

“Higher Education at Risk – How You Can Protect It” 

Watch it:

Kissell discussed in-depth how the current administration’s policies are reshaping higher education. How are recent policy shifts affecting admissions, Pell Grants, student loan forgiveness, student civil rights protections, and international students’ experiences? How do the actions on higher education compare to AAUW California’s Public Policy Priorities for women and girls? Meghan shared how AAUW is responding and explored ways that branches and individual members can help protect and strengthen our higher education system. The presentation slides from this presentation are now available: https://www.aauw-ca.org/documents/2025/12/higher-education-at-risk-presentation.pdf/

A detailed report on the event appears in our branch newsletter, Jan.-Feb. 2026, available to members only.

AAUW California supports equal access to quality public education for all students, including:

● Vigorous enforcement of Title IX provisions which protect against discrimination on the basis of sex in any educational programs or activities
● Adequate and equitable funding at all educational levels
● Increased support for and protection of STEM programs for girls and women
● Access to diverse staff and to curriculum that represents historically accurate information
● Funding adequate to support a strong infrastructure, and equitable access to resources, including technology