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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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APLU Statement on Cuts to Reimbursement of NIH Facilities & Administrative Costs
Washington, DC – APLU President Mark Becker released the following statement on the National Institutes of Health’s announcement it will cut reimbursement of research facilities and administrative costs – which cover critical research activities such as patient safety, research security, and hazardous waste disposal – for NIH grants. “NIH slashing the reimbursement of research costs…
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APLU Statement on Pause on Federal Grants
Washington, DC – APLU President Mark Becker today released the following statement on the White House Office of Management and Budget’s memo directing federal agencies to pause federal grants. “The Office of Management and Budget memorandum ordering a temporary pause of federal grants is an overly broad mandate that is unnecessary and damaging. While we…
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APLU Names Waded Cruzado as Its Next President
Washington, DC – APLU today announced that Waded Cruzado, President of Montana State University and a passionate champion of the public and land-grant university mission, will serve as the next president of the association, effective July 1. Cruzado has been deeply engaged with APLU for many years, including as Chair of the Board of Directors…
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APLU Statement on the Selection of Michael Kratsios and Lynne Parker for Senior Science and Technology Roles
Washington, DC – APLU President Mark Becker today released the following statement on President-elect Trump’s nomination of Michael Kratsios as Director of the White House Office of Technology Policy (OSTP) and appointment of Lynne Parker as Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisors for Science and Technology and Counselor to the OSTP Director. “APLU…
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APLU Launches Effort to Advance Peer Mentorship & Student Success at Six Public Universities
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 APLU member universities in piloting, refining, and establishing sustainable peer mentorship models. APLU has received a $1.3 million grant from ECMC Foundation to launch the…
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APLU Statement on the Nomination of Brooke Rollins for Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, DC – Association of Public and Land-grant Universities President Mark Becker today released the following statement on President-elect Trump’s announcement that he intends to nominate Brooke Rollins for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “APLU congratulates Brooke Rollins on her nomination as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA and land-grant universities have…
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APLU Statement on the Nomination of Linda McMahon For Secretary of Education
Washington, DC – Association of Public and Land-grant Universities President Mark Becker today issued the following statement on President-elect Trump’s announcement that he intends to nominate Linda McMahon for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. “APLU congratulates Linda McMahon on her nomination as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. APLU and the public and…
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APLU Announces 2025 Board of Directors, University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy to Serve As Chair
Orlando, FL – The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today announced its 2025 Board of Directors. At a ceremony during the association’s Annual Meeting, University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy became Chair of the Board, succeeding Virginia State University President Makola Abdullah. The Board of Directors provides oversight and direction for APLU’s work…
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APLU Names University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 2024 Degree Completion Award Winner
Orlando, FL – The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today named the University of Texas Rio Grande the winner of its 2024 Degree Completion Award during a ceremony at its annual meeting. The Degree Completion Award works to identify, recognize, and reward institutions that employ innovative and evidence-based approaches to improve degree completion…
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