VIDEO: HBCU Administrators Discuss highlights from APLU's Student Success Summit

IN THIS VIDEO: Attendees of the 2014 HBCU Student Success Summit discuss the impact of the conference and the ideas they are taking back to their campuses to improve student retention outcomes. Sponsored by APLU's Council of 1890 Universities, the event drew more than 225 attendees, including senior level campus administrators and professionals throughout the education community to Atlanta, Ga. June 19-21, 2014. Check out additional content, including videos, photos and presentations by visiting www.aplu.org/2014HBCUSummit.

APLU in the News

 It’s been a busy week of news stories about important issues and initiatives we are focusing on at APLU. From the launch of a new planning grant, to designating an inaugural batch of member universities economic innovation hubs, to announcing the latest Golden Goose Award winners, check out these news links to see APLU in action.

Innovation and Economic Prosperity Universities

• Lubbock Avalanche Journal: Texas Tech recognized for innovation, economic impact: School designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University
• The Technician: APLU recognizes NCSU for innovation and development
• Houston Examiner: UH named ‘Innovation & Economic Prosperity University’
• Pittsburgh Business Journal: Pitt named among top U.S. universities for economic development
• Rapid City Journal/Associated Press: South Dakota State University named innovation, economic prosperity univ.
• Triangle Business Journal: NCSU named among top universities for innovation and economic development
• Lubbock Avalanche Journal: Tech Recognized For Innovation and Economic Prosperity by National Organization
• Pittsburgh Business Journal: Pitt named among top U.S. universities for economic development
• Daily Toreador: Tech receives designation