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Congratulations to the University of Virginia's new president, Scott C. Beardsley! AAU looks forward to working with him to support the next generation of university research that will make Americans healthier, wealthier, and more secure.
University of Virginia names Scott C. Beardsley as the University’s 10th president
After a robust search, the University’s Board of Visitors selects the dean of the Darden School of Business to lead UVA.
news.virginia.edu
January 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Congratulations to the University of Virginia's new president, Scott C. Beardsley! AAU looks forward to working with him to support the next generation of university research that will make Americans healthier, wealthier, and more secure.
An update on the legal action by AAU, ACE, and APLU contesting NIH cuts to F&A rates: www.aau.edu/resources-aa...
Resources on AAU-ACE-APLU Legal Action Contesting NIH Cuts to F&A Reimbursement Rates | Association of American Universities (AAU)
This page will be updated regularly to provide new information as it becomes available regarding the AAU-ACE-APLU lawsuit contesting the National Institutes of Health cutting reimbursement rates to 15...
www.aau.edu
January 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM
An update on the legal action by AAU, ACE, and APLU contesting NIH cuts to F&A rates: www.aau.edu/resources-aa...
Congratulations to Caltech's new president, Dr. Ray Jayawardhana! AAU looks forward to working with him to support the next generation of university research that will make Americans healthier, wealthier, and more secure.
Ray Jayawardhana Appointed Caltech's Tenth President
The Johns Hopkins University provost, renowned astrophysicist, and award-winning author will begin as the Institute's leader on July 1, 2026.
www.caltech.edu
January 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Congratulations to Caltech's new president, Dr. Ray Jayawardhana! AAU looks forward to working with him to support the next generation of university research that will make Americans healthier, wealthier, and more secure.
According to a new report, international student enrollment declined by 17 percent this year. A continued decline could cost the U.S. economy billions. Read more:
thehill.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
According to a new report, international student enrollment declined by 17 percent this year. A continued decline could cost the U.S. economy billions. Read more:
We're hiring a Meetings Manager! This role is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of AAU's constituent meetings, workshops, and both in-person and virtual events. Apply by January 11:
Meetings Manager - Washington, DC
About AAU
Founded in 1900, the Association of American Universities is composed of America's leading research universities. AAU helps shape policy for higher education, science, and innovation, promote best practices in undergraduate and graduate education, and strengthen the contributions of leading research universities to American society.
The Opportunity
AAU is excited to announce the search f...
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January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We're hiring a Meetings Manager! This role is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of AAU's constituent meetings, workshops, and both in-person and virtual events. Apply by January 11:
AAU member universities drive innovation and economic growth.
As of 2024, research done on AAU's campuses have led to more than 4,500 operational startups. Learn more about AAU's value and impact #BytheNumbers: www.aau.edu/newsroom/lea...
As of 2024, research done on AAU's campuses have led to more than 4,500 operational startups. Learn more about AAU's value and impact #BytheNumbers: www.aau.edu/newsroom/lea...
January 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
AAU member universities drive innovation and economic growth.
As of 2024, research done on AAU's campuses have led to more than 4,500 operational startups. Learn more about AAU's value and impact #BytheNumbers: www.aau.edu/newsroom/lea...
As of 2024, research done on AAU's campuses have led to more than 4,500 operational startups. Learn more about AAU's value and impact #BytheNumbers: www.aau.edu/newsroom/lea...
Researchers led by a Cornell team produced carbon-free “green” hydrogen via solar-powered electrolysis of seawater, with a surprising byproduct — potable drinking water.
Sunlight and seawater lead to low-cost green hydrogen, clean water | Association of American Universities (AAU)
A Cornell-led collaboration has hit the trifecta of sustainability technology: The group developed a low-cost method to produce carbon-free “green” hydrogen via solar-powered electrolysis of seawater. A happy byproduct of the process? Potable water.
www.aau.edu
December 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Researchers led by a Cornell team produced carbon-free “green” hydrogen via solar-powered electrolysis of seawater, with a surprising byproduct — potable drinking water.
Research at AAU member universities creates real-world solutions.
In 2024, AAU members entered into 4,630 technology license agreements — ensuring academic research reaches the marketplace to benefit everyone. Learn more about AAU #BytheNumbers: www.aau.edu/newsroom/lea...
In 2024, AAU members entered into 4,630 technology license agreements — ensuring academic research reaches the marketplace to benefit everyone. Learn more about AAU #BytheNumbers: www.aau.edu/newsroom/lea...
December 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Research at AAU member universities creates real-world solutions.
In 2024, AAU members entered into 4,630 technology license agreements — ensuring academic research reaches the marketplace to benefit everyone. Learn more about AAU #BytheNumbers: www.aau.edu/newsroom/lea...
In 2024, AAU members entered into 4,630 technology license agreements — ensuring academic research reaches the marketplace to benefit everyone. Learn more about AAU #BytheNumbers: www.aau.edu/newsroom/lea...
AAU member universities are home to Nobel Prize-winning scientists. Learn more about AAU #BytheNumbers: www.aau.edu/newsroom/lea...
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
AAU member universities are home to Nobel Prize-winning scientists. Learn more about AAU #BytheNumbers: www.aau.edu/newsroom/lea...
Both the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation awarded fewer competitive research grants in FY25 than they did on average during the past 10 years. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Both the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation awarded fewer competitive research grants in FY25 than they did on average during the past 10 years. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
All across the country, research universities—both private and public—and their contributions to health, the economy, and national defense suffer due to federal funding cuts to research.
The Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts – it’s the nation’s public universities that have the most to lose
While headlines focus on Harvard and Columbia, state universities train far more STEM students, power the nation’s research engine and have fewer resources to weather sweeping cuts.
theconversation.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
All across the country, research universities—both private and public—and their contributions to health, the economy, and national defense suffer due to federal funding cuts to research.
Amid setbacks to science in the United States, some scientists have decided to leave the country.
Amid talk of a brain drain, some scientists leave U.S. behind
“A large part of what we loved about the United States is no longer there”: Amid talk of a brain drain, some scientists leave the U.S. behind.
www.statnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Amid setbacks to science in the United States, some scientists have decided to leave the country.
China "remains in the fast lane" when it comes to new drug discoveries, while the American innovation ecosystem is at risk. The race for scientific dominance is one the U.S. can't afford to lose:
We crunched the numbers on drug discovery in the U.S. vs. China. The results were alarming
U.S. biopharma is now a Ford Mustang racing against the Chinese-built BYD Yangwang U9 supercar.
www.statnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
China "remains in the fast lane" when it comes to new drug discoveries, while the American innovation ecosystem is at risk. The race for scientific dominance is one the U.S. can't afford to lose:
We're hiring a Meetings Manager! This role is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of AAU's constituent meetings, workshops, and both in-person and virtual events. Apply by January 9:
Meetings Manager - Washington, DC
About AAU
Founded in 1900, the Association of American Universities is composed of America's leading research universities. AAU helps shape policy for higher education, science, and innovation, promote best practices in undergraduate and graduate education, and strengthen the contributions of leading research universities to American society.
The Opportunity
AAU is excited to announce the search f...
aau.isolvedhire.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
We're hiring a Meetings Manager! This role is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of AAU's constituent meetings, workshops, and both in-person and virtual events. Apply by January 9:
The United States is quickly losing its edge in attracting top international scientific talent. Several nations are capitalizing on America’s brain drain by stepping up efforts to recruit highly mobile scientific talent.
Amid U.S. Policy Shifts, Other Nations Court Global Talent | Association of American Universities (AAU)
The United States is quickly losing its edge in attracting top international scientific talent, and other nations are stepping up to take advantage.
www.aau.edu
December 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The United States is quickly losing its edge in attracting top international scientific talent. Several nations are capitalizing on America’s brain drain by stepping up efforts to recruit highly mobile scientific talent.
Researchers at the University of South Florida have developed an app that monitors flood conditions in real time, helping residents during hurricanes and other dangerous storms.
A year after Helene and Milton, USF app is leading the way in flood tracking technology | Association of American Universities (AAU)
A team of researchers from USF St. Petersburg has launched a new app which utilizes crowdsourced photos and artificial intelligence (AI) to track flood conditions in real time and help residents identify potential dangers.
www.aau.edu
December 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Researchers at the University of South Florida have developed an app that monitors flood conditions in real time, helping residents during hurricanes and other dangerous storms.
By restricting immigration and limiting scientific talent coming to the U.S.—including potential Nobel Prize winners—"an era of U.S. prosperity could come to an end." Read more:
A Scientific Pipeline to the Nobel Prize Fueled by Immigrants
As three immigrants claim Nobel Prizes in science for the United States this year, experts warn that immigration crackdowns could undo American innovation.
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
By restricting immigration and limiting scientific talent coming to the U.S.—including potential Nobel Prize winners—"an era of U.S. prosperity could come to an end." Read more:
Last week, the House of Representatives passed the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act. Several provisions of concern to AAU were excluded, while other provisions AAU supported were included. Learn more:
House Passes FY26 NDAA | Association of American Universities (AAU)
On Wednesday, December 10, the House of Representatives voted 312-112 to pass the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act. The “must-pass” annual legislation authorizes spending and sets policies for the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and the Department of Energy’s nuclear weapons programs.
www.aau.edu
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Last week, the House of Representatives passed the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act. Several provisions of concern to AAU were excluded, while other provisions AAU supported were included. Learn more:
Congratulations to USF's new president, Dr. Moez Limayem! AAU looks forward to working with him to support the next generation of university research that will make Americans healthier, wealthier, and more secure.
Florida Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as USF’s next president
Limayem has served as president of the University of North Florida since 2022 and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years before taking the role at UNF.
www.usf.edu
December 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Congratulations to USF's new president, Dr. Moez Limayem! AAU looks forward to working with him to support the next generation of university research that will make Americans healthier, wealthier, and more secure.
How do you like your coffee? New research from @tufts.edu shows that drinking black coffee is linked to a lower risk of mortality.
Hold the Cream and Sugar: Black Coffee Linked to Lower Risk of Death | Association of American Universities (AAU)
A new study aimed at examining the relationship between drinking coffee and a lower risk of death from all causes, found that there was a 14% lower risk compared to non-coffee drinkers.
www.aau.edu
December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
How do you like your coffee? New research from @tufts.edu shows that drinking black coffee is linked to a lower risk of mortality.
A recent poll found that a majority of Americans oppose increasing the federal government's role in how colleges and universities operate: www.chronicle.com/article/insi...
December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A recent poll found that a majority of Americans oppose increasing the federal government's role in how colleges and universities operate: www.chronicle.com/article/insi...
A new tax proposed by Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick threatens to harm innovation and dampen economic growth, writes AAU Deputy Vice President and Counsel for Government Relations and Public Policy Kate Hudson in the Leading Research Universities Report.
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Proposed Tax Threatens to Lock Up University Innovations in Labs | Association of American Universities (AAU)
A new tax proposed by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick threatens to harm innovation and dampen economic growth.
www.aau.edu
December 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A new tax proposed by Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick threatens to harm innovation and dampen economic growth, writes AAU Deputy Vice President and Counsel for Government Relations and Public Policy Kate Hudson in the Leading Research Universities Report.
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AAU President Barbara R. Snyder explains how facilities and administrative (F&A) costs not only keep laboratories’ lights on — they’re necessary to conduct the research that makes Americans safer, healthier, and more prosperous.
Cuts to F&A Cost Reimbursements Are Cuts to Lifesaving Research | Association of American Universities (AAU)
Facilities and administrative costs are necessary to America’s scientific enterprise, writes AAU President Barbara R. Snyder.
www.aau.edu
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
AAU President Barbara R. Snyder explains how facilities and administrative (F&A) costs not only keep laboratories’ lights on — they’re necessary to conduct the research that makes Americans safer, healthier, and more prosperous.
A group of women with advanced breast cancer are alive today thanks to a Duke University clinical trial. Learn more:
Duke Health researchers announces breakthrough in breast cancer vaccine trial
A small group of women with advanced breast cancer participated in a trial where they received a vaccine, and all are alive today.
abc11.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A group of women with advanced breast cancer are alive today thanks to a Duke University clinical trial. Learn more:
As the U.S. creates new H-1B visa fees and restrictions, China is rolling out a visa program to attract foreign STEM talent. Learn more:
China rolls out its version of the H-1B visa to attract foreign tech workers
It coincides with uncertainties over the U.S.'s H-1B program under tightened immigrations policies implemented by President Donald Trump.
apnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
As the U.S. creates new H-1B visa fees and restrictions, China is rolling out a visa program to attract foreign STEM talent. Learn more: