WSU’s Glynda Becker‑Fenter joins APLU board

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Glynda Becker-Fenton

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) announced its new 2022 Board of Directors, including Glynda Becker-Fenter, Washington State University’s assistant vice president for federal engagement and advocacy. She will serve on the 28-member board as the representative from the Council on Government Affairs.

The APLU is a research, policy, and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening and advancing the work of public universities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The association’s membership consists of 244 public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems, and affiliated organizations.

At a ceremony during the association’s 134th Annual Meeting this week, the APLU announced the board naming University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank as chair. The Board of Directors provides oversight and direction for APLU’s work. It is charged with setting membership and governing policies for the association.

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