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APLU, Associations Express Concerns on Student Visa Interview Pauses
Washington, DC –– APLU today joined ACE and 35 other higher education associations in sending a letter to Secretary Rubio at the U.S. Department of State to share their concerns regarding the recent announcement that new student visa interviews are being paused. Dear Secretary Rubio, On behalf of the American Council on Education and the…
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In Collaboration with AJC, APLU & Groups Representing Full Breadth of U.S. Colleges and Universities Pledge Reforms to Fight Campus Antisemitism
Washington, DC – In a major breakthrough in the fight against campus antisemitism, APLU, the American Jewish Committee (AJC), the Association of American Universities (AAU), and the American Council on Education (ACE), today released a joint statement, affirming the seriousness of antisemitism on campus and a pledge from these organizations, representing the full breadth of…
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Statement of APLU, the Association of American Universities, and the American Council on Education Regarding their Legal Challenge to the National Science Foundation’s Cut to Critical Research That Strengthens America
Today, APLU, the Association of American Universities, and the American Council on Education filed a joint lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts along with 13 research universities that are negatively affected by the latest effort from the administration to slash funding for crucial research that helps build a stronger America.…
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APLU Statement on the Administration’s Budget Request
Washington, DC – Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) President Mark Becker today released the following statement on the administration’s skinny budget proposal. “Rather than ushering in a new Golden Age, the administration is proposing cuts to higher education and scientific research of an astonishing magnitude that would decimate U.S. innovation, productivity, and national…
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APLU Statement on Sethuraman Panchanathan’s National Science Foundation Tenure
Washington, DC – APLU President Mark Becker today released the following statement on National Science Foundation (NSF) Director Sethuraman Panchanathan’s tenure leading the agency, following him stepping down as director. “Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan is an extraordinary computer scientist, leader, and public servant. We are incredibly grateful for his service on behalf of the American people…
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APLU, AAU, & ACE Legal Challenge to Cuts to Critical Energy Research
May 16, 2025 Update: On May 15, 2025, U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs issued a nationwide preliminary injunction halting the Department of Energy from “implementing, instituting, maintaining, or giving effect to the Rate Cap Policy in any form with respect to the IHEs [institutions of higher education] nationwide until a further order is issued…
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National Organizations Announce Joint Effort to Develop a New Indirect Costs Funding Model
National organizations1 representing America’s academic, medical, and independent research institutions, along with other relevant experts, have come together to spur the development of a more efficient and transparent model for funding indirect costs on federal research grants. We have engaged a team of individuals with deep knowledge of direct and indirect costs, the current facilities…
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APLU Statement on Executive Order to Dismantle the U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC – APLU President Mark Becker released the following statement on the executive order President Trump signed today proposing the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education. “Having a well-educated workforce is essential to the prosperity of the United States, driving the nation’s economy forward, improving our collective standard of living, and ensuring the…
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APLU Joins with Six Public Universities to Advance Peer Mentorship & Student Success
Washington, DC – In an effort to improve peer mentoring to drive student success, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities today announced a new grant that will support six public universities in piloting, refining, and establishing peer mentorship models that address barriers to student success. APLU is collaborating with Northern Illinois University, Stony Brook…
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Resources on APLU, AAU, & ACE Legal Action Contesting NIH Cuts to F&A Reimbursement Rates
UPDATES April 5, 2025: “We are grateful for the federal district court’s permanent injunction and judgment halting the implementation, application, or enforcement of the National Institutes of Health’s February 7 supplemental guidance imposing a cap of 15% on facilities and administration (F&A) costs reimbursement to universities who receive NIH research grants. The judgment entered yesterday…
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