Association of American Universities

The Association of American Universities (AAU) is an organization of American research universities devoted to maintaining a strong system of academic research and education. Founded in 1900, it consists of 71 public and private universities in the United States as well as two universities in Canada. AAU membership is by invitation only and requires an affirmative vote of three-quarters of current members.

Association of American Universities
FormationFebruary 28, 1900 (1900-02-28)
Founded atChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Type501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Tax ID no.
52-1945674
HeadquartersWilliam T. Golden Center for Science and Engineering, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Location
    • United States
    • Canada
Coordinates38°54′01″N 77°01′42″W
Membership
71
President
Barbara Snyder
Chair
Carol Folt
Websitewww.aau.edu
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