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Life-changing innovations begin in the university lab. Learn more about the lifecycle of a research grant, from initial review to powering the breakthroughs that save lives.
Quick Learner: What is The Life Cycle of a Biomedical Research Grant | Duke Today
Cancer-fighting drugs, medical devices like asthma inhalers, and new approaches to heart transplants – these are just some of the many lifesaving treatments that began as research in a university lab.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Life-changing innovations begin in the university lab. Learn more about the lifecycle of a research grant, from initial review to powering the breakthroughs that save lives.
Innovations developed through research done at AAU member universities featured prominently on TIME's 2025 Best Inventions list.
The University Research Behind Eight of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025 | Association of American Universities (AAU)
TIME Magazine's 2025 Best Inventions issue features a number of inventions developed through research done at AAU member universities, demonstrating the immense impact of university research on the innovation economy.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Innovations developed through research done at AAU member universities featured prominently on TIME's 2025 Best Inventions list.
Researchers at UC Irvine have developed a minimally invasive heart valve. Specifically designed for children, the device expands as kids grow, eliminating the need for multiple surgeries.
Heart valve developed at UC Irvine shines in early-stage preclinical testing | Association of American Universities (AAU)
Iris Valve aims to treat very young children with congenital cardiac defects
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November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Researchers at UC Irvine have developed a minimally invasive heart valve. Specifically designed for children, the device expands as kids grow, eliminating the need for multiple surgeries.
A new tuition program at Johns Hopkins University offers free tuition for undergraduate students from families earning up to $200,000. Read more about how Johns Hopkins is making higher education more accessible:
Johns Hopkins becomes tuition-free for undergraduate students from families earning up to $200,000 | Association of American Universities (AAU)
Beginning in the spring 2026 semester, undergraduate students from families earning up to $200,000 a year can study at Johns Hopkins University tuition-free. For students whose families earn up to $100,000 a year, additional aid is available for coverage of living expenses.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A new tuition program at Johns Hopkins University offers free tuition for undergraduate students from families earning up to $200,000. Read more about how Johns Hopkins is making higher education more accessible:
More than 74,000 people have been affected by NIH funding cuts to clinical trials. Read more:
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November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
More than 74,000 people have been affected by NIH funding cuts to clinical trials. Read more:
"It’s a dangerous time to dull the country’s competitive edge," writes the Washington Post about the current threat to America's scientific enterprise.
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"It’s a dangerous time to dull the country’s competitive edge," writes the Washington Post about the current threat to America's scientific enterprise.
Washington University in St. Louis researchers were featured on last week's episode of CBS Sunday Morning to discuss clinical trials in the prevention of the development of Alzheimer's.
Promising clinical trials in Alzheimer's prevention
Washington University Medicine in St. Louis is conducting important research into treating early-onset Alzheimer's before symptoms arise.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Washington University in St. Louis researchers were featured on last week's episode of CBS Sunday Morning to discuss clinical trials in the prevention of the development of Alzheimer's.
A @notredame.bsky.social football game led to a partnership between a researcher and a pharmaceutical executive. Together, they hope to bring an allergen inhibitor to market to help people with severe peanut allergies.
From reaction to resolution: The future of allergy treatment | Association of American Universities (AAU)
Twelve-year-old Lauren Eglite was thrilled to attend a Notre Dame football game with her father, Erik, in 2017, even though her acute peanut allergy demands constant vigilance.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A @notredame.bsky.social football game led to a partnership between a researcher and a pharmaceutical executive. Together, they hope to bring an allergen inhibitor to market to help people with severe peanut allergies.
This Veterans Day, learn about Marine Corps veteran Yessenia Buckley and the USF students that invented a life-changing, custom-designed medical device for her:
Florida military veteran improves mobility, comfort with medical device invented by USF engineering students | Association of American Universities (AAU)
A team of recent graduates of USF’s biomedical and mechanical engineering programs used their expertise to invent a custom-designed medical device for a Marine Corps veteran who was injured on active duty.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This Veterans Day, learn about Marine Corps veteran Yessenia Buckley and the USF students that invented a life-changing, custom-designed medical device for her:
Beginning with students entering in fall 2026, Tufts University will be tuition-free for students whose families earn $150,000 or less. Read more about how Tufts is making higher education affordable:
Tufts Will Be Tuition-Free for U.S. Families Earning Less Than $150,000 | Association of American Universities (AAU)
Tufts University announced today that U.S. undergraduate students whose families make less than $150,000 a year will attend tuition-free.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Beginning with students entering in fall 2026, Tufts University will be tuition-free for students whose families earn $150,000 or less. Read more about how Tufts is making higher education affordable:
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November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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University research transforms public funding into lasting economic, health, and security benefits. While no other nation does this as well as or at the scale of the U.S., China is now rapidly emerging as a peer competitor.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
University research transforms public funding into lasting economic, health, and security benefits. While no other nation does this as well as or at the scale of the U.S., China is now rapidly emerging as a peer competitor.
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/us-...
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/us-...
Researchers from Penn State University are pioneering the use of GLP-1 drugs, like those in Ozempic & Wegovy, for opioid addiction treatment. Thanks to an NIH grant, early trials show a promising 40% reduction in cravings.
Can Weight Loss Drugs Help in Addiction Treatment? | Association of American Universities (AAU)
Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine, led by Patricia “Sue” Grigson and Scott Bunce, are exploring the use of GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic, for treating opioid addiction.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Researchers from Penn State University are pioneering the use of GLP-1 drugs, like those in Ozempic & Wegovy, for opioid addiction treatment. Thanks to an NIH grant, early trials show a promising 40% reduction in cravings.
Have you ever wondered how your smartphone's camera got so good at taking photos?
Thanks to research performed at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social, smartphone cameras capture the world better than traditional cameras, or even our eyes.
Thanks to research performed at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social, smartphone cameras capture the world better than traditional cameras, or even our eyes.
How Your Smartphone’s Camera Got So Good | Association of American Universities (AAU)
By using pixels and an algorithm to determine true color and brightness, a Columbia University scientist has developed a technology used by over a billion smartphone cameras worldwide to capture details of the real world better than traditional cameras.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Have you ever wondered how your smartphone's camera got so good at taking photos?
Thanks to research performed at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social, smartphone cameras capture the world better than traditional cameras, or even our eyes.
Thanks to research performed at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social, smartphone cameras capture the world better than traditional cameras, or even our eyes.
The United States was the top destination for Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry, and medicine since 2000. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The United States was the top destination for Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry, and medicine since 2000. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Beginning fall 2026, Emory University will be tuition-free for students whose families earn $200,000 or less. Read more about how Emory is making higher education more accessible:
Emory will be tuition-free for students whose families earn $200,000 or less | Association of American Universities (AAU)
Emory University is launching a new financial aid program, Emory Advantage Plus, which offers free tuition. To qualify, students may be new or returning undergraduates whose families earn $200,000 or less per year.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Beginning fall 2026, Emory University will be tuition-free for students whose families earn $200,000 or less. Read more about how Emory is making higher education more accessible:
Congratulations to University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod, who has been elected as chair of the AAU Board of Directors, and to Johns Hopkins University President Ron Daniels, who has been elected vice chair.
AAU Elects University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod as Next Chair | Association of American Universities (AAU)
AAU's member presidents and chancellors elected University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod today as chair of the AAU Board of Directors.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Congratulations to University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod, who has been elected as chair of the AAU Board of Directors, and to Johns Hopkins University President Ron Daniels, who has been elected vice chair.
The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire highly skilled foreign professionals, helping them fill gaps in their workforce and drive innovation and economic growth.
AAU Joins Lawsuit Challenging $100,000 Fee on Certain H-1B Visa Petitions | Association of American Universities (AAU)
AAU has joined a lawsuit filed by the United States Chamber of Commerce in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the administration’s $100,000 fee on certain H-1B petitions.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire highly skilled foreign professionals, helping them fill gaps in their workforce and drive innovation and economic growth.
AAU has joined a suit, originally filed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, contesting the $100,000 H-1B visa petition fee. Read AAU President Barbara R. Snyder's statement:
Statement of AAU President Barbara R. Snyder on the Association’s Legal Filing Challenging the $100,000 H-1B Visa Petition Fee | Association of American Universities (AAU)
AAU President Barbara R. Snyder announces AAU will join lawsuit originally filed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce seeking to enjoin the implementation of the proclamation requiring the $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa petitions.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:54 PM
AAU has joined a suit, originally filed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, contesting the $100,000 H-1B visa petition fee. Read AAU President Barbara R. Snyder's statement:
"The longer the shutdown goes, the more impact it may have on actually being able to fund the research," said AAU's @scipolguy.bsky.social.
In Fourth Week, Federal Shutdown Increasingly Hinders Higher Ed
Georgia Tech says it’s cutting expenses to “preserve cash,” the University of Hawaiʻi system is paying federally funded workers $20 million every two weeks and a N.J. community college says a solar energy training program is in jeopardy.
www.insidehighered.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
"The longer the shutdown goes, the more impact it may have on actually being able to fund the research," said AAU's @scipolguy.bsky.social.
AAU President Barbara R. Snyder and Sr. VP for Government Relations and Public Policy @scipolguy.bsky.social spoke to Issues in Science and Technology about the creation of the Financial Accountability in Research (FAIR) model. Read more:
Three Months on the Way to FAIR
When NIH announced caps on indirect costs, the Joint Associations Group (JAG) developed a new FAIR model for handling F&A costs.
issues.org
October 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
AAU President Barbara R. Snyder and Sr. VP for Government Relations and Public Policy @scipolguy.bsky.social spoke to Issues in Science and Technology about the creation of the Financial Accountability in Research (FAIR) model. Read more:
A spray could protect cows — and people — from bird flu. @univofmaryland.bsky.social researchers will adapt nasal spray technology to fight the avian flu virus in cows. It could even be used for humans, researchers say.
A Spray in a Cow’s Nose Could Soon Protect It, and… | Maryland Today
With USDA Award, UMD Researcher Aims to Develop Nasal Vaccine Against H5N1 in Cows
today.umd.edu
October 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A spray could protect cows — and people — from bird flu. @univofmaryland.bsky.social researchers will adapt nasal spray technology to fight the avian flu virus in cows. It could even be used for humans, researchers say.
Beginning next fall, the University of Utah will cover tuition for eligible first-time, first-year students from families earning less than $100,000. Read more about this scholarship will make higher education more accessible:
U to cover tuition for eligible Utah students from families earning less than $100,000 | Association of American Universities (AAU)
The University of Utah announces a new scholarship, Utah Promise, which offers full tuition and mandatory fee coverage. To qualify, students must be first-time, first-year students from households whose total income and assets total less than $100,000 per year.
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October 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Beginning next fall, the University of Utah will cover tuition for eligible first-time, first-year students from families earning less than $100,000. Read more about this scholarship will make higher education more accessible:
Did you know drugs like Ozempic, Keytruda, and Lyrica were all developed from federally-funded research at universities?
Learn more about how federal support for university research is necessary for the health of all Americans:
Learn more about how federal support for university research is necessary for the health of all Americans:
Trump slashed funding for universities that helped create these vital drugs
Medications that prevent HIV, shrink tumors and treat seizures were invented with government funding. At research universities, that money is now canceled or in jeopardy.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Did you know drugs like Ozempic, Keytruda, and Lyrica were all developed from federally-funded research at universities?
Learn more about how federal support for university research is necessary for the health of all Americans:
Learn more about how federal support for university research is necessary for the health of all Americans:
An update on the legal action by AAU, ACE, and APLU contesting DOD cuts to F&A rates:
Resources on AAU-ACE-APLU Legal Action Contesting DOD 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 legal action contesting the Department of Defense cutting reimbursement rates to 15%. Stay tuned.
www.aau.edu
October 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
An update on the legal action by AAU, ACE, and APLU contesting DOD cuts to F&A rates: