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Coalition Files Lawsuit Challenging U.S. Department of Homeland Security Duration of Status Regulation On August 18, a coalition of eight organizations filed a complaint and a motion for preliminary injunction in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts challenging the Department of Homeland Security’s final rule ending Duration of Status. The coalition is comprised […] The post…
APLU council and commissions recently completed their summer meetings. APLU councils convene university leaders with comparable titles, working in similar positions, to address critical issues and expand their knowledge base within their professional area of expertise. APLU commissions convene individuals, regardless of position and from multiple disciplines across the universities, to address…
When assessing which college to attend or what major to pursue, students should have easy access to data on the graduation and earnings outcomes of former students. This data is key to making an informed decision about their investment in higher education. In fact, students do have access to such data through the U.S. Department […] The post It’s Time to Close Gaps in Higher Education Outcomes…
APLU Issues Statement on U.S. Department of Education Letter to University Presidents On August 3, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) put out a National Call to Action aimed at university presidents and governing boards requesting institutions respond to a series of questions on a range of issues. Per the request from Secretary McMahon, “Before the end of 2026, I call on every […] The post…
On July 13, APLU submitted a comment letter in response to the White House Office for Management and Budget’s (OMB) proposed rule on “Uniform Guidance”. APLU also developed a key issues document summarizing the proposed rule. Key Resources: The proposed rule would establish baseline requirements for federal programs governing how grant awards are issued, approved, managed, monitored, or canceled.…
Appropriations Update Ahead of the end of the fiscal year on September 30, the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution that extends government funding through December 4. The House voted 220-205, with six Democrats joining Republicans to advance the bill. The measure now heads to the Senate where it faces a 60-vote threshold for passage. Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) told…
Appropriations Update It remains exceedingly unlikely Congress will complete FY27 appropriations bills before the end of the federal fiscal year on September 30. Both chambers face significant hurdles, which are being exacerbated by a congressional calendar with limited remaining legislative days. An August recess, a week off during Labor Day, and other district work periods during campaign season…
APLU’s Council on Research (COR) awarded Howard Gobstein, APLU’s Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, with the COR Exemplary Service Award for his more than 20 years of service to APLU, including a significant time as the Vice President for Research and Science Policy at APLU. He led the transition from the APLU’s former Council […] The post APLU Council on Research Honors Howard Gobstein…
Authors: During its renewal phase of the APLU Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) designation, The University of Toledo strengthened its identity as the University for Toledo—aligning research, talent development, and community partnership to improve the social, cultural, and economic vitality of Northwest Ohio. Overall, UToledo’s economic engagement accomplishments can best be described as…
APLU recently unveiled its Student Success Framework to provide a shared way to understand and connect member institutions’ student success work. The framework helps articulate institutions’ student success efforts, strengthen collaboration, and collectively advance student outcomes. The resulting product comes from a 15-month effort between APLU and its member institutions that engaged more than…
