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Essay: Congratulations! Cooperative Extension at 100
As you know, this year marks the 100-year anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act, which established the Cooperative Extension Service, a state-by-state national network of educators who extend university-based knowledge to the people. For a century Cooperative Extension has stimulated innovative research and vital educational programs.
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APLU Statement on Results of Gallup-Purdue Index’s Inaugural Study
May 6, 2014–Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) President Peter McPherson today released the following statement regarding the results of the Gallup-Purdue Index’s inaugural study:
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APLU Issues Natural Resources Roadmap to Guide Research, Education & Policy Decisions on Grand Challenges over Next Decade
More Than 130 Scientists at Public and Land-Grant Universities Provided Input
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APLU, 49 Business, Higher Education, Scientific & Patient Organizations Urge Lawmakers to Close the Innovation Deficit With Strong Federal Investments in Research
Senate Appropriations Committee Holds Hearing on Driving Innovation Through Federal Investments, Coalition Submits Testimony to Panel
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APLU Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Ruling in Michigan Affirmative Action Case
April 22, 2014—President Peter McPherson today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action.
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APLU Statement on Nomination of Dr. William “Bro” Adams as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities
April 10, 2014—APLU President Peter McPherson issued the following statement on President Obama’s nomination of Dr. William “Bro” Adams as the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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APLU Urges House Panel to Improve FIRST Act to Better Meet U.S. Research Needs, Close the Innovation Deficit
Association Wants to Work with Committee to Address Concerns Over Funding, New Regulations & Public Access
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APLU President McPherson’s Statement on Dedication of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Statue in U.S. Capitol
March 25, 2014—APLU President Peter McPherson released the following statement on the dedication of a statue of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug in the U.S. Capitol Building. McPherson attended today’s dedication ceremony on what would have been Borlaug’s 100th birthday. Borlaug’s agricultural research is largely credited with saving the lives of more than a billion people…
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Nine Major Higher Ed Groups Endorse Student Achievement Measure as Effort Builds to More Accurately Track Graduation Rates at Colleges
Student Achievement Measure (SAM) Provides a More Comprehensive Way to Measure Student Progress & Degree Completion at Individual Institutions than Federal Rate
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Association of Public and Land-grant Universities Statement on President Obama’s FY2015 Budget Proposal
March 4, 2014– APLU President Peter McPherson today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s fiscal year 2015 budget proposal.
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