APLU Statement on Government Shutdown

Washington, DC – Association of Public and Land-grant Universities President Waded Cruzado today released the following statement on the government shutdown.

“The government shutdown may have far-reaching negative impacts across federal agencies and public research universities. The longer this impasse lasts, the more devastating the impacts will be. The clock is ticking.

“Public research universities are pioneering the next stage of innovation in partnership with the federal government in AI, robotics, quantum computing, and many other areas. This research requires active work with partners at federal agencies who are now prohibited from working during the shutdown. Collaboration with federal counterparts is essential to safely, securely, and effectively undertaking vital research on behalf of the country. The nation suffers when funding lapses stymie innovation.

“We urge Congress and the White House to find the path forward to fund the federal government, investing in higher education and pathbreaking research that saves lives, improves quality of life, and fuels economic growth.”