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APLU to Congress: Protect Dreamers

In a letter released on the one-year anniversary of the DACA rescission, the Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities (APLU) advised House Speaker Paul Ryan, Sen. Mitch McConnell, Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Charles Schumer to protect Dreamers. DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, was created by the Obama Administration in 2012 to allow […]

September 6, 2018

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APLU Praises Nominee for Federal Science and Tech Post

The head of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)  published a statement in response to President Donald Trump’s announcement of Kelvin Droegemeier as director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. APLU officials said that Droegemeier is a well-known and respected scientist with experience combining science and policy information. He […]

August 1, 2018

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‘Aim Higher Act’ House Bill Draws Praise from Higher Ed Groups

The  Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) have announced support of the Aim Higher Act legislation introduced this week in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Democrat-crafted bill, a version of the Higher Education Act that is due for reauthorization, has some significant differences from the PROSPER […]

July 25, 2018

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Experts: Affirmative Action May Feel Riskier Now for Colleges

Colleges and universities committed to using race as one of many considerations in creating a diverse student body are likely to be a lot more concerned about the risks now that the White House has announced a rollback of guidelines issued by the prior administration.

July 5, 2018

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Experts: Trump’s New Travel Ban a Blow to International Study

President Trump’s issuance of a revised executive order placing tight restrictions on the entry into the United States of some foreigners received a guarded reception from higher education leaders and frontline college and university officials involved in international higher ed efforts.

March 6, 2017

Students

Higher Ed Seeks Footing Amid Immigration Policy Chaos

Questions about the implementation and reach of President Trump’s executive order on immigration and refugee rights still roil, three days after it was signed.

January 30, 2017

Opinion

Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Morrill Act of 1890

The Morrill Act of 1890 aimed to further expand access to higher education and the promise of opportunities that accompany such an education.

August 3, 2015

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Lee Leaving APLU, Focuses on Development

Dr. John Michael Lee Jr., is stepping down from his position at the advocacy organization after nearly two and a half years on the job.

February 1, 2015