Young Leads Student Team in Landmark Win before Board of Immigration Appeals

AAUW member Elizabeth Young, the University of Arkansas School of Law's Immigration Clinic director, prevailed with her students in a recent case before the Board of Immigration Appeals for the Matter of Pedroza.

Young and her students were able to clarify a vague area of immigration law that prohibits the cancellation of removal proceedings (deportation) for individuals who have committed crimes of moral terpitude. They proved that Mr. Pedroza was, in fact, eligible for cancellation based on an exception to the moral terpitude regulations, and afforded him the favorable discretion of the court.

"It was very rewarding to get tangible recognition for the work we're doing on behalf of our clients," Young remarked. "It's even more rewarding that our students are learning from these cases, and that we were able to help keep a father and child together.

For a full decription of the case and the accomplishments of Elizabeth Young's student team, click HERE.

Congratulations, Elizabeth!

*Post summarized from Arkansas Newswire article published 9/16/2010

AAUW Welcomes 11 New Members

The annual Membership Gathering for new and prospective members was a hit! Members mingled with guests over wine, cheese, and Sue Graham's famous Italian cake.

When program VP Heather Schneller was asked why she is a part of AAUW, she said, "I'm a member because women still earn less than men, and I won't stop the fight until we get equal pay." Membership co-VP Shawna Thorup added, "AAUW keeps me surrounded by strong, intelligent, and fabulous women!" "And I was a former recipient of the Single Parent Scholarship Fund," said fundraising co-chair Julie McQuade, "so being in AAUW is a way to give back to an organization that gave to me."

The many reasons why people join AAUW are as diverse as our members. From community activists to educators, real estate agents to researchers, attorneys to librarians, and students to grandmothers, members of our Fayetteville chapter create a dynamic environment for people of all backgrounds to support one another in the fight for equality.

We welcomed 11 new members at the gathering: Erica Estes-Beard, Denise Garner, Rena Goodwin-Lee, Florence Johnson, Jennifer Miles, Ember Phillips, Danielle Pribbernow, Michelle Pribbernow, Karon Reese, Teresa Scott, and Christine Sheppard. Earlier this summer, we welcomed Joanna Taylor and Tamika Wordlow.

The Fayetteville chapter of AAUW welcomes all of our new members and looks forward to the unique ideas, experiences, and passions they will bring to our organization.

Interested in joining? It's easy! Simply download an application from our website.

*AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.