Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)
Marcus Glassman serves as the Government Affairs Director for Agriculture and International Development at the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) since January 2025. Previously, Marcus was a Nonresident Fellow at the Supporters of Agricultural Research Foundation, where responsibilities included anchoring investments with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Marcus also held various roles at the Ecosystem Services Market Consortium, culminating as Director of Policy Engagement, focusing on sustainable agricultural practices. Earlier experience includes serving as a Research Associate at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, contributing to major initiatives like the Feed the Future initiative, and working as a Biological Science Aid at USDA-ARS. Educational qualifications include a BA in Anthropology from Purdue University and an MS in Public Health Microbiology & Emerging Infectious Diseases from The George Washington University.
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Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)
APLU is a membership organization that fosters a community of university leaders collectively working to advance the mission of public research universities. The association’s membership consists of more than 250 public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems, and affiliated organizations spanning across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, six U.S. territories, Canada, and Mexico. The association and its members collectively focus on: increasing access, equity, completion, and workforce readiness; promoting pathbreaking scientific research; and bolstering economic and community engagement. Drawing on the powerful collective action of its members, APLU’s advocacy arm helps shape federal policy that maximizes the positive impact of public and land-grant universities.