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.

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Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)

Mark Becker

Karen Vignare

Gregory Thornton

Robin Parent

Anne-Claire Hervy

Ian Maw

Jeff Lieberson

Sarah Bolon

Jean R. Middleton

Michelle Szechenyi

Kacy Redd

Douglas Steele

Deborah Altenburg

Bernard Burrola

Craig Lindwarm

Varun Dhawan

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Teams at Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)