National Association of University Women : NAUW

President's Message

Ollie D. Johnson
National President

It is a very special honor to serve as the President of the National Association of University Women. I view this as an opportunity to share the purpose, scope and programs of our unique organization.

Since 1910, this viable organization has been at the forefront as it strives for excellence in its program of work. Many services to the youth, the elderly, the community and the education world are provided as we support our goal, which is to promote and conduct educational activities designed to provide community outreach services at every level of development.

Many decades ago, Ms. Mary Church Terrell, Dr. Sara Brown, Dr. Fairfax, and Miss Mary Cromwell envisioned the idea to organize a group of college women who were interested in formulating a club. Their vision was to stimulate young women who were inspired to obtain a college or university degree to become members of the National Club and to design a program that would enhance excellence in the educational ability of learners through the United States.

The legacy continues with Education Literacy being one of our major focuses. Education literacy has had a profound impact in fostering the educational achievement of individuals in the United States as well as abroad. Tutorial programs, school adoptions, mentoring, providing scholarship awards, and health projects related to Heart Disease in Women, HIV/Aids, Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow are but a sample of the many programs that emphasizes our purpose.

The National Association of University women will continue focusing on increased membership, scholarships/fellowships, and enhancing our many programs and projects throughout our communities, across the United States, and abroad.

Sincerely,
Ollie Johnson

Excellence in Education - Our Promise for the Future