BLOG: APLU in the News

It’s been a busy week of news stories about important issues and initiatives we are focusing on at APLU. From the launch of a new planning grant, to designating an inaugural batch of member universities economic innovation hubs, to announcing the latest Golden Goose Award winners, check out these news links to see APLU in action.

Innovation and Economic Prosperity Universities

• Lubbock Avalanche Journal: Texas Tech recognized for innovation, economic impact: School designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University
• The Technician: APLU recognizes NCSU for innovation and development
• Houston Examiner: UH named ‘Innovation & Economic Prosperity University’
• Pittsburgh Business Journal: Pitt named among top U.S. universities for economic development
• Rapid City Journal/Associated Press: South Dakota State University named innovation, economic prosperity univ.
• Triangle Business Journal: NCSU named among top universities for innovation and economic development
• Lubbock Avalanche Journal: Tech Recognized For Innovation and Economic Prosperity by National Organization
• Pittsburgh Business Journal: Pitt named among top U.S. universities for economic development
• Daily Toreador: Tech receives designation

Transformational Planning Grant

• University Business: APLU, USU Select Seven Urban Research Universities for Pilot Grant
• The Signal: Georgia State Receives $225,000 for Graduation Rate Improvement Initiatives
• Temple University News Center: Temple awarded grant to research and develop new ways to increase access, student success
• Central Valley Business Times: Fresno State wins $225,000 grant

Net Neutrality

• Ed Tech Higher Ed to FCC: Don’t Slow Education Down
• Inside Higher Ed: Net Neutrality Offensive
• Chronicle of Higher Education: 11 University and Library Groups Release Net-Neutrality Principles

Closing the Innovation Deficit

• Lawrence Journal-World: KU seeking state funding commitment for drug, vaccine program

Golden Goose Awards

• Roll Call: Golden Goose Awards Honor Spectrum Auction Brainpower

Veterans

• Inside Higher Ed: Veterans vs. Land Grants

International Initiatives

• Rocky Mountain Collegian: CSU Professor Robin Reid awarded Michael P. Malone International Leadership Award
• Chronicle of Higher Education: Universities Strive to Make Sure Researchers Are Included in Global Efforts

APLU Media Releases

• APLU Statement on Federal Appeals Court’s Decision to Uphold University of Texas at Austin’s Admissions Policy
• APLU Honors Three Higher Education Leaders With International Service Award
• APLU Announces Designation of 14 Institutions as Innovation & Economic Prosperity Universities
• Higher Education, Library Groups Release Net Neutrality Principles
• APLU and USU Select Seven Urban Research Universities for Innovative Pilot Grant that Seeks to Advance Transformational Change within Public Higher Ed