A century of action for AAUW Ely Branch

The Ely Branch of the America Association of University Women (AAUW) celebrates its 100th Anniversary in 2026.

One hundred years ago 24 charter members met at Ely Memorial High School with the purpose “to give the college women of Ely more opportunity to become acquainted, to exchange ideas and to cooperate with the National organization on a program of work having local and national application.”

Throughout its history, the Ely branch has worked in support of the mission of the nonpartisan AAUW National organization, founded in 1881, for advancing gender equity for women and girls through research, education and advocacy.