APLU By the Numbers: 235

Did you know APLU's membership is made up of 235 public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems, and affiliated organizations? The membership includes a unique blend of institutions, including 205 campuses and 24 university systems of which 75 are U.S. land-grant institutions. There are 23 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) (21 are black land-grant institutions). Six related higher education organizations are also members, including the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), which serves the interests of the nation’s 33 American Indian land-grant colleges. On the international side, APLU has five Mexican and seven Canadian member institutions that complete the 235 total. 

Learn more about APLU members here.

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

APLU Interns Take On the Supreme Court

By Claire Stieg
2014 APLU Summer Intern for Congressional & Governmental Affairs

(L to R) Olivia Nouaihetas-Baneth; APLU Senior Counsel Jim Turner;
Claire Stieg; Carlos Zelya, Shalin Jyotishi; and
APLU Vice President John Michael Lee

Early this month, current APLU interns had the opportunity to tour the Supreme Court of the United States. Jim Turner, senior counsel in the Congressional & Governmental Affairs Office, arranged the tour for a group of engineers from the University of Virginia and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was kind enough to invite Carlos, Claire, Olivia, and Shalin to join in on the experience!

2014 HBCU Student Success Summit Meeting | June 19, 2014

 

Friday, June 20

8:30 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. PLENARY SESSION IV | HIGH TECH, HIGH TOUCH: TECHNOLOGY, DATA AND INTERVENTIONS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

10:00 a.m. — 10:15 a.m. Networking Break

11:15 a.m. — 11:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions

Noon — 1:45 p.m. LUNCHEON | REPOSITIONING HBCUs FOR THE FUTURE:  A CONVERSATION WITH FOUNDATIONS

1:45 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. Networking Break

2:00 p.m. — 5:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions