Congratulations San Diego State University, winner of the APLU International Impact Award for Global Engagement! APLU has recognized San Diego State University for its efforts to foster global connections to expand the transformational impact of higher education. https://lnkd.in/eusmD2-v

Congratulations to the 2024 C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award recipient, East Carolina University! East Carolina University launched a critical initiative to address the mental health crisis facing underserved communities in North Carolina. https://lnkd.in/eiVRXAjF

In recognition of his dedication to advancing the mission of public and land-grant universities throughout the entirety of his career, Harold L. Martin Sr., Ph.D. is this year’s Peter McPherson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient! #APLU2024 

Congratulations to the University of Florida, winner of the APLU International Impact Award for Global Teaching and Learning. APLU recognizes the University of Florida for its demonstrated innovative and impactful efforts to expand global learning experiences on campus. https://lnkd.in/eusmD2-v

Congratulations to Wayne State University, winner of the 2024 Innovation and Economic Prosperity Connections Award! APLU has recognized Wayne State for exemplary efforts to drive innovation, economic development, and growth across southeast Michigan. https://lnkd.in/eSVY5j7e

Congratulations to the 2024 Degree Completion Award winner, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley! The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is recognized for launching an innovative and evidence-based initiative to support students facing barriers to degree progress and completion. https://lnkd.in/eNqX-EDE

APLU thanks keynote speaker Kay Rawlins for sharing lessons of leadership, service, and the importance of engaging community partners to advance #OurPublicPurpose. #APLU2024

Greetings from Orlando! We are excited to kick off day 1 of #APLU2024! Don’t forget to tag us and use #APLU2024 as you share your experiences!

The number of students graduating with debt from a 4-year public institution has declined by 10 percentage points compared to a decade ago, according to new data from The College Board. The average student at a 4-year public institution today pays only $2,480 in net tuition after aid is applied. In inflation-adjusted terms, that’s down by 40% over the past 10 years.  Thanks to public universities, their boards, legislators & governors, public institutions are able to provide an affordable, life-changing education to the vast majority of students in the U.S., APLU president Mark Becker notes in The Hill. https://lnkd.in/e92Ypt4e 

Public universities have driven significant and largely unheralded progress on college costs over the past decade: • Average net tuition and fees for in-state students is now $2,480 – down 40 percent over the past decade after inflation. • A majority of bachelor’s degree recipients graduate with zero student debt and average student debt among those borrowing down more than 17 percent over the past decade after inflation. When policymakers invest in higher education, students win. https://lnkd.in/ev3VRGgG https://lnkd.in/eQpuB64Z