"Visionary Women Serving in Unity and Love”
WELCOME TO THE NORTHEAST SECTION
GREETINGS
The Northeast Section of the National Association of University Women (NAUW) welcomes
visitors and highlights its deep historical roots as the birthplace of the organization. Founded by visionary leaders such as Mary Church Terrell, Sara Winifred Brown, Nancy Fairfax Brown, and Mary E. Cromwell, the organization has long promoted higher education as a key to advancing women.
NAUW is a service- and education-focused organization dedicated to continuing its founders’ mission. Its community outreach focuses on education, support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), health promotion, civic and political engagement, and national and international awareness.
The Northeast Section encourages support as it continues its legacy of making a positive impact and serving as a source of inspiration in its communities.
Yours in service,
Kisha Clinton
NAUW NES Director
The Dr. Hilda A. Davis
2025 Scholarship Award
The Northeast Section of the National Association of University Women is pleased to announce that applications for the Dr. Hilda A. Davis 2025 scholarship award are now being accepted.
The deadline to apply is August31, 2025. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
THE NORTHEAST SECTION
This region is proud to be called the "historic" Section of the organization since it all began in Washington, D.C. The organization is incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia with its national headquarters also located in the District The Northeast Section also boasts about its rich history of having the most national presidents of the organization. To date there have been twelve presidents out of the twenty-three from this section. Dr. Hilda A. Davis, from the Wilmington Branch is the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms. In addition, it was this section (Philadelphia Branch) that hosted the Jubilee Convention where the original charter was updated and the National Association of College Women became known as the National Association of University Women.
NAUW MISSION
"Visionary Women Serving in
Unity and Love”
The mission of the National Association of University Women is to serve women, youth and the disadvantaged in our communities and in developing countries by addressing educational issues, advancing the status of women's issues, and strategically partnering with allied organizations.