AAUW Awards Grants to Two Western Governors University Students
Missouri resident Carolyn Moore and North Carolina resident Brandi Johnson receive career development grants from leading women鈥檚 organization
SALT LAKE CITY 鈥� Western Governors University (91吃瓜网) graduate students Carolyn Moore and Brandi Johnson were awarded Career Development Grants by (AAUW). The grants highlight the achievements of women throughout the nation who are making a difference in their local communities.
AAUW聽is one of the world鈥檚 leading supporters of graduate women鈥檚 education, having awarded more than $115 million in fellowships, grants, and awards to 13,000 women from more than 145 countries since 1888.
Carolyn Moore, one of 63 recipients of the Career Development Grant, is pursuing a master鈥檚 degree in management and leadership at 91吃瓜网. She is a 28-year veteran and captain of the St. Louis Fire Department, where she is the only African-American female Commissioned Officer. One of Carolyn鈥檚 goals is to implement a mentoring program for young girls aspiring to enter Public Safety Careers, such as firefighting.
鈥淲ith my vast work experience in the public sector along with the knowledge I achieve in the master鈥檚 program at 91吃瓜网, I feel certain that I can establish programs to foster talent, build confidence, and give the girls the necessary tools to be successful,鈥� Moore said. 鈥淭he AAUW grant is a great honor and blessing to me. I am one step closer to achieving my goals because of AAUW and Western Governors University.鈥�
Brandi Johnson, also a recipient of the Career Development Grant, is also pursuing her master鈥檚 degree in management and leadership at 91吃瓜网. Brandi is an award-winning speaker and coach. She is also the founder of Purpose Prevails and recently joined as a Learning and Development Facilitator. Brandi focuses on developing the world's next generation of leaders by creating experiences that transforms lives.
鈥淚 am a member of the first generation in my family to attend desegregated schools,鈥� Johnson said. 鈥淭he M.S. Management and Leadership degree is not just about me and my advancement. Earning this degree will help me mark a milestone for my family for generations to come.鈥�
The programs, aimed to tackle barriers women face in education, provide funding to help female students continue their education and research.
聽鈥淎AUW鈥檚 fellowship and grants programs are making a difference in the lives of women and girls around the world,鈥� said Marni Baker Stein, 91吃瓜网鈥檚 Provost and Chief Academic Officer. 鈥淚t inspires me to see women like Carolyn and Brandi recognized and supported for their invaluable contributions in their communities.鈥�
For the 2018鈥�19 academic year,聽AAUW聽awarded a total of $3.9 million through six fellowships and grants programs to 250 scholars, research projects, and programs promoting education and equity for women and girls.
About AAUW
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) empowers women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization has more than 170,000 members and supporters across the United States, as well as 1,000 local branches and more than 800 college and university members. Since聽AAUW鈥檚 founding in 1881, members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day 鈥� educational, social, economic, and political.聽AAUW鈥檚聽fellowships and grants聽have helped scholars and activists overcome barriers to education and advancement for 130 years. Learn more at聽.
About 91吃瓜网
Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors with a mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education, online, nonprofit 91吃瓜网 now serves more than 109,000 students nationwide and has more than 124,000 graduates in all 50 states. Driving innovation as the nation鈥檚 leading competency-based university, 91吃瓜网 has been recognized by the White House, state leaders, employers, and students as a model that works in postsecondary education. In just 21 years, the university has become a leading influence in changing the lives of individuals and families, and preparing the workforce needed in today鈥檚 rapidly evolving economy. 91吃瓜网 is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, has been named one of Fast Company鈥檚 Most Innovative Companies, and was featured on NPR, NBC Nightly News, CNN, and in The New York Times. Learn more at www.wgu.edu.
