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New research released in April 2007 by the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation shows that just one year out of college, women working full time already earn less than their male colleagues, even when they work in the same field. Ten years after graduation, the pay gap widens.
View a sampling of Behind the Pay Gap media coverage.
Includes coverage on popular national TV shows such as Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper 360, and CBS The Early Show.
Press Kit
Research report and executive summary
Press release
Capitol Hill testimony of Dr. Catherine Hill, AAUW Director of Research, at pay equity hearing
AAUW Testifies at Capitol Hill Pay Equity Hearing (press release)
Behind the Pay Gap Equal Pay Day Telebriefing (audio recording)
From live telebriefing held April 23, 2007
Statements from AAUW Leadership
AAUW Leadership Bios
About AAUW
AAUW 2006-2007 Campus Action Projects
Each year, the AAUW Leadership and Training Institute selects teams from colleges and universities across the country to implement exceptional projects that affect positive change on campuses and provide an avenue for ongoing leadership training and support of women leaders. Learn about this year’s Campus Action Projects, which promote economic security for women on college campuses.
Equal Pay Day Resource Kit
Downloadable logo (AAUW Educational Foundation)
Downloadable Behind the Pay Gap research report cover art
Click here to request an interview with the author of the report or to request a hard copy of Behind the Pay Gap.