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In 1997, UConn professor Dr. Se-Jin Lee discovered the protein myostatin, which was the key to developing pharmaceuticals to treat rare neuromuscular diseases. Now, almost 30 years later, his discovery could fuel a new generation of #obesity treatments. bit.ly/3Ddkfqz

The U.S. Department of Education plays a critical role in producing an educated workforce essential to the nation’s prosperity. Refocusing the Department to its core mission is necessary, but an overcorrection would harm the national interest. aplu.org/news-and-media…

Research has shown that consuming added sugar may pose adverse health risks to infants later in life. A new University of Kansas study finds that most infant formulas on the U.S. market contain high levels of added sugars, contradicting nutritional guidelines. bit.ly/4haKwUE

As science predicts more intense #pollen seasons across the country, @Umich scientists warn of the potential health impacts. New research finds that rising pollen levels may be linked to increased death rates in older adults. bit.ly/4hYH8gl

Listen to your heart: Cardiovascular disease doesn’t often present symptoms until it’s too late. Researchers at FIU invented a patented device that “listens” for early indicators of #heart failure, opening the door to earlier diagnosis. bit.ly/4kcS5wy

APLU, @AAU, & @ACE have jointly filed suit in U.S. District Court for Massachusetts, along with a number of impacted research university co-plaintiffs, challenging the Department of Energy's proposed cuts to research grants to colleges & universities. aplu.org/news-and-media…

An update on the lawsuit filed by APLU, @AAU, @ACE, and university co-plaintiffs to halt the proposed cuts to F&A rates for Department of Energy research grants to colleges and universities: bit.ly/3GaCVZg

New New York Fed research shows the earnings premium for those with just a bachelor’s degree has reached a near-record level 68% above the median wage for workers whose highest degree is a high school diploma. nyfed.org/3Y8GuFu

APLU urges Congress to reject the administration’s proposal to enact massive cuts to higher education & research that would devastate U.S. innovation, productivity, & national security. aplu.org/news-and-media…

APLU, AAU, ACE, and a number of impacted university co-plaintiffs jointly filed a lawsuit to halt the National Science Foundation’s cuts to indirect costs on new research grants to colleges and universities. bit.ly/4326TpX

It is intuitive that workers with higher levels of education tend to earn more than those with less. In today's post, the authors also find that workers with more education are much more likely to be employed—an advantage that has grown in recent years. nyfed.org/4j3ArcM/

Congratulations to U.S. National Science Foundation on 75 years of fueling American technology and innovation leadership! NSF was instrumental in breakthroughs such as the Internet, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence aplu.org/news-and-media…

Pell Grants are the federal government’s indispensable tool to increase college affordability, timely graduation, upward mobility, and workforce development. Students and society can’t afford to gut the program. washingtonpost.com/education/2025…

The House reconciliation package would pull critical financial aid funding from students. Cuts to #Pell, GradPLUS & subsidized student loans would increase student debt & erect barriers on the path to a college degree. aplu-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/upl…

.TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY President Brown testified before the Senate HELP Committee: “If you cap access to student loans & at the same time reduce Pell Grants, you will hurt access to education for those who begin their journey in poverty or with significant need.” insidehighered.com/news/governmen…

APLU Annual Meeting registration is live! Register to join us in Philadelphia November 9-11 to take part in strategic discussions, workshops, & networking focused on advancing the public & land-grant university mission. #APLU2025 cvent.me/7vm8WR?RefId=X…

Rural Wisconsin is facing a growing #physician shortage and Universities of Wisconsin has a solution: a new accelerated medical school program that encourages graduates to work in underserved areas throughout the state. bit.ly/43wMbjO

Advanced degree graduates are increasingly vital to our nation’s skilled workforce. Cutting #GradPLUS would eliminate financial aid for students in essential fields already facing shortages – like primary care, where 65% of rural areas lack enough doctors. studentaidalliance.org/contact-congre…