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Maria T. Zuber, vice president for research at M.I.T., writes that amid the turbulence in Washington, "It’s easy to miss the fact that part of what’s at stake is America’s dominance in science, engineering, and innovation."
The Partnership | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Articles & Op-EdsFederal investment is crucial for encouraging basic scientific research — the bedrock for the applied research that has transformed our lives
The Partnership | The Pennsylvania State University | Articles & Op-EdsOn September 3, AAU joined nine other higher-education associations in sending a letter to House and Senate appropriators to urge them to repeal the taxability of Pell grants by incorporating the “Tax-Free Pell Grant Act” as part of their final FY2022 reconciliation agreement.
Taxation & Finance | Student Aid Tax Issues | Student Aid | Affordability and Student Aid | LettersAAU joined ACE and more than 20 other higher education organizations in a letter to House Education and Labor Committee leaders expressing appreciation for the committee’s draft reconciliation bill including substantial investments in students, educators, and institutions. These investments include…
Student Aid | Affordability and Student Aid | LettersTo assist students with financial challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, The Ohio State University is distributing another $46 million in federal assistance for students.
Affordability and Student Aid | The Ohio State UniversityPresident Snyder writes about the urgent need to renew the government-university partnership and argues that the time is ripe for bold federal investments in scientific research and student aid.
The Partnership | Federal Budget | Barbara's BlogAs the 50th Anniversary of the Pell Grant Program Approaches, AAU Joins Campaign to Restore Grants’ Purchasing Power
Affordability and Student Aid | Barbara's BlogRep. John Garamendi (D-CA) is leading a “Dear Colleague” letter urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to retain increases to the Pell Grant maximum and expanded Pell eligibility in reconciliation.
Student Aid | Affordability and Student Aid | LettersPresident Biden’s Build Back Better framework is a good start toward making college more affordable for hardworking American families.
Federal Budget | Affordability and Student Aid | Student Aid | Press ReleasesAAU joined ACE and 16 other higher education associations in urging congressional leaders to pass legislation to extend COVID-related flexibilities granted to the Department of Veterans Affairs
COVID-19 | Higher Education Legislation | Affordability and Student Aid | Letters