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APLU is an association of more than 250 public and land-grant universities driving progress through education, research, & community and economic engagement.

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For generations, America’s public & land-grant universities have powered the nation’s progress. In honor of #America250, APLU is launching a timeline celebrating their milestones, research breakthroughs, & achievements that helped shape the United States. https://t.co/VkU9RREgvP

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While searching for new electronic materials in the 2000s, @OregonState researchers discovered YInMn Blue, the first new blue pigment in 200 years. The vibrant, durable pigment is used in paints, coatings, & materials to keep buildings cooler. #America250 https://t.co/FWdv9jDxgF

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Read more about why it’s time to end the higher education data blackout that leaves students & families in the dark: https://t.co/0V8WC6la7i

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Students deserve the full picture when making decisions about #highered. The bipartisan College Transparency Act would provide comprehensive graduation & earnings outcomes information, closing gaps in federal data so students & families can make informed choices.

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In 1952, @montclairstateu pioneered instructional television by broadcasting the first full day of lessons for public school classrooms. This global milestone transformed how educational programming could reach students. #America250 https://t.co/3bVndkb3St

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Chartered in 1809, @miamiuniversity became home to educator William Holmes McGuffey, who developed the influential Eclectic Readers series. His textbooks educated generations of Americans & shaped classrooms for nearly 100 years. #America250 https://t.co/ioS01jMXgJ

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In 1902, @OhioState's Albert Belmont Graham founded the Boys and Girls Agriculture Club, which became 4-H. Today, nearly 6 million young people nationwide participate in 4-H, building skills in leadership, science, & civic engagement. #America250 https://t.co/1t1FxatZuv

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This month, APLU joined @stradaeducation & @AASCU for the first in-person convening of the Innovation in Career Services cohort! We're grateful for @stradaeducation's partnership as these institutions develop new ways to help students navigate the path from college to career.

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AASCU, @stradaeducation, and @APLU_News recently brought together the Innovation in Career Services cohort in Indianapolis to share ideas, learn from one another, and explore innovative approaches to career guidance.
Learn more: https://t.co/QaP5R74XJ5

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In 1884, @ColoradoStateU professor Elwood Mead taught the nation’s first course in irrigation engineering. His work helped transform agriculture in the arid West, & his legacy lives on through Lake Mead, America’s largest reservoir. #America250 https://t.co/R8LHLvRV0h

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In 1948, after the Vanport Flood destroyed its original campus, Vanport College relocated to downtown Portland & grew into @Portland_State. The institution continues its mission of expanding access to higher ed & serving urban communities. #America250 https://t.co/8ZfvoX42mn

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Since 2024, @UNLincoln students have partnered with Aging Partners to help older adults build digital skills through one-on-one technology workshops. The program expands digital access, combats scams, & strengthens community connections. #America250 https://t.co/kEAOJ1Zus1

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In 1965, @WestVirginiaU joined the Appalachian Regional Commission to bring education, agriculture, & community development programs directly to rural communities to combat persistent poverty. The model continues to strengthen Appalachia today. #America250 https://t.co/IzGWCPtBGC

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In the 1960s, @KState brought the U.S. land-grant model to India, supporting the creation of a new agricultural university. The partnership strengthened food systems & ag education, cultivated leadership & advanced a global vision of education. #America250 https://t.co/7xxgr3DRwA

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We are delighted see @PittTweet Chancellor & Chair of APLU’s Board of Directors, Joan Gabel, named to this year’s Forbes 50 over 50 list for her outstanding leadership & vision guiding the University of Pittsburgh. Congratulations, Chancellor Gabel! https://t.co/77fVxmhJWC

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In 1958, @UBuffalo engineer Wilson Greatbatch accidentally created the circuitry that led to the first practical implantable cardiac pacemaker. His breakthrough transformed heart care & has helped millions live longer, healthier lives. #America250 https://t.co/kQ0YfhmQGM

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Since 1993, @TAMU has led the nation's most successful pest eradication effort. The Boll Weevil Eradication Program transformed U.S. cotton production, boosting yields & helping secure the future of one of America’s most important crops. #America250 https://t.co/lHeD2S7xFP

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In 1905, @unevadareno professor James E. Church pioneered snow science by inventing the Mount Rose Snow Sampler. His innovation allowed scientists to measure snowpack, helping the American West forecast water supplies & manage scarce resources. #America250 https://t.co/2GnhfGmzjO

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In 1968, @VCU was created through the merging of the Medical College of Virginia, known for combining medical education with patient care, & the Richmond Professional Institute, home of the first school of social work in the South. #America250 https://t.co/ZCHyCQVM6M

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In 1988, @UMBC launched the Meyerhoff Scholars Program, a pioneering model for expanding excellence & opportunity in STEM. Replicated at universities nationwide, it has helped thousands of students pursue research & scientific careers. #America250 https://t.co/eqqE6yDnI8

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In 1937, Katherine Johnson graduated from @WVStateU before becoming one of NASA’s most influential mathematicians. Her calculations helped send America’s first astronaut into space & earned her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015. #America250 https://t.co/fl2yumabEJ

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In the 1990s, @unccharlotte researchers invented miniature lens technology that made high-quality smartphone cameras possible. Their breakthrough transformed how billions of people capture, share, & document the world. #America250 https://t.co/IHk7Yvcxll