{"id":120,"date":"2025-09-11T20:07:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T20:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/university-strategy\/?page_id=120"},"modified":"2025-10-10T14:42:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T14:42:11","slug":"aplu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/university-strategy\/aplu\/","title":{"rendered":"Association of Public and Land-grant University (APLU)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The Association of Public and Land-grant University (APLU) is a dynamic membership organization dedicated to building a strong community of university leaders united in advancing the mission of public research institutions. Representing nearly 250 members \u2013 including public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems, and affiliated organizations-APLU\u2019s reach spans all 50 states, the District of Columbia, six U.S. territories, as well as Canada and Mexico.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, APLU and its members work to drive student success and workforce preparedness, champion groundbreaking scientific research, and strengthen economic and community development. Leveraging the collective expertise and influence of its member, APLU also plays a vital role in shaping federal policies that enhance the impact of public and land grant universities nationwide.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe APLU designation underscores Tarleton\u2019s place among the nation\u2019s top public universities,\u201d said Tarleton President Dr. James Hurley. \u201cOur commitment to academic excellence, innovative research and student success perfectly complements the APLU mission to improve lives and livelihoods through a university degree.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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