Thursday, September 11, 2014

APLU by the Numbers: $41B

 
APLU member institutions are leaders of groundbreaking research in key areas such as the sciences, agriculture and humanities. Learn more about the work of our members at our website.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

APLU: By the Numbers--6 Million

APLU represents a diverse number of higher education institutions from all over North America. Together they educate millions of undergraduate and graduate students aiming to be the next scientist, entrepreneur, artist, president or prime minister. Learn more about them here. 

Monday, August 18, 2014

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.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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.



Friday, July 18, 2014

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