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Resources on OMB’s Proposed Changes to Federal Funding
On May 29, the Office for Management and Budget (OMB) released a proposed rule to update the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards or Uniform Guidance (found at 2 C.F.R. § 200). This proposed rule would establish baseline requirements for federal programs including research grants. These requirements will govern how awards…
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APLU Report Outlines Public Engagement Agenda for Public & Land-Grant Universities
Washington, DC – In an effort to support greater engagement efforts at public and land-grant universities, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today released a report outlining a public engagement agenda. The report, Public Purpose, Renewed: Future-Leading Engagement in Higher Education, is a follow-up on engagement efforts since a landmark 1999 Kellogg Commission…
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APLU Statement on Graduate Student Loan Limits
Washington, DC – Association of Public and Land-grant Universities President Waded Cruzado today released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Education’s final regulations implementing the student loan components of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including loan limits for graduate and professional students. “We are profoundly disappointed in the U.S. Department of Education’s…
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APLU Statement on The Dismissal of National Science Board Members
Washington, DC – Association of Public and Land-grant Universities President Waded Cruzado today released the following statement regarding reports that members of the National Science Foundation have been dismissed. “We are dismayed by the reported dismissal of members of the National Science Board. The NSB plays a critical role in informing U.S. national science policy…
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APLU Statement on the President’s FY2027 Budget Request
Washington, DC – Association of Public and Land-grant Universities President Waded Cruzado today released the following statement on the Trump administration’s Fiscal Year 2027 President’s Budget Request. “We applaud the administration’s efforts to shore up the Pell program. At the same time, the nation cannot afford devastating cuts to other student aid programs and federal…
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Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy to Serve as APLU’s Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Starting August 3
APLU is delighted to announce that Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy will serve as APLU’s Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs effective August 3, 2026. Dr. Espy brings an extraordinary breadth and depth of experience to the new role, having served as a university president, a provost, and vice president for research at several APLU member…
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Joint Associations Group Thanks Congress for Strong Support of Scientific Research Funding and Infrastructure in Final FY26 Appropriations
The following is a joint statement from the Joint Associations Group (JAG) on Indirect Costs, which includes: Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), American Council on Education (ACE), Association of Independent Research Institutes (AIRI), COGR, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU),…
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APLU Announces 2026 Board of Directors, University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Joan Gabel to Serve as Chair
Washington, DC – The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today announced its 2026 Board of Directors. University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Joan Gabel will serve as Chair of the Board, succeeding University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy. The Board of Directors provides oversight and direction for APLU’s work and is charged with setting membership…
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APLU Names Winners of 2025 Innovation & Economic Prosperity Awards
Philadelphia, PA – The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today named the winners of its 13th annual Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) Awards. The awards recognize innovative projects or programs in economic engagement. This year’s IEP University Award winners were recognized in the following categories: “Congratulations to our 2025 IEP Award winners,” said…
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APLU Names Oregon State University 2025 Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award Winner
Philadelphia, PA – In recognition of extraordinary community outreach and engagement, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today named Oregon State University (OSU) the winner of the 2025 C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award during a ceremony at the group’s annual meeting in Philadelphia. “Congratulations to Oregon State University on winning the…
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