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The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) is a research, policy, and advocacy organization of public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems, and higher education organizations.
- October 1887
- Mark P. Becker
- 251 Colleges, Universities and Higher Education Organizations
- Washington, D.C.
Founded in 1887, APLU is North America’s oldest higher education association with member institutions in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, four U.S. territories, Canada, and Mexico.
Who We Are. APLU’s day-to-day operations are led by President Mark Becker and more than 65 staff members. The Board of Directors provides oversight and direction for their work and is charged with setting membership and governing policies for the association.
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Mar 11, 2024 · APLU fosters a community of public and land-grant university leaders committed to equitably improving the lives and livelihoods of individuals, communities, and society through the continuous advancement of public higher education.
A land-grant university (also called land-grant college or land-grant institution) is an institution of higher education in the United States designated by a state to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890, [1] or a beneficiary under the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994. [2]
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) represents 251 public universities and is comprised of various commissions, boards, and sections.
This is a list of land-grant colleges and universities in the United States of America and its associated territories. Land-grant institutions are often categorized as 1862, 1890, and 1994 institutions, based on the date of the legislation that designated most of them with land-grant status.
