Stony Brook University Leaders Spotlighted at APLU Annual Meeting

Kevin Gardner and Laura Lindenfeld at the 2024 APLU Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL.

Stony Brook University leaders who attended the 2024 Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Annual meeting this November in Orlando, Florida, were prominently featured throughout the event, showcasing the university's leadership and commitment to advancing higher education, research, and public service.

Dean of the Stony Brook University School of School of Communication and Journalism Laura Lindenfeld, who also serves as the Executive Director of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, was featured during a robust panel discussion co-hosted by APLU's Council on Governmental Affairs (CGA) and Council on Strategic Communications (CSC) focused on "Rebuilding Trust in Public Universities: Steps to Reclaim the Narrative and Show Value." Meanwhile, Vice President for Educational and Institutional Effectiveness Braden Hosh served on a panel entitled "Enhancing Student Engagement: Using Student Feedback to Inform Strategic Messaging."

Additionally, Assistant Vice President for Federal Relations Lauren Brookmeyer was sworn in as the new Chair of APLU CGA, further solidifying SBU's prominent role in shaping higher education federal policy and advocacy discussions in Washington, DC. Vice President for Research Kevin Gardner was elected to a three-year term on the Executive Committee of APLU's Council on Research, strengthening Stony Brook's influence and leadership in national research policy discussions. Assistant Vice President for Community Relations Heather Banoub was also in attendance during the annual meeting.

APLU is a membership organization that fosters a community of university leaders collectively working to advance the mission of public research universities. The association's membership consists of nearly 250 public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems, and affiliated organizations spanning across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, six U.S. territories, Canada, and Mexico.

The association and its members collectively focus on increasing access, equity, completion, and workforce readiness; promoting pathbreaking scientific research; and bolstering economic and community engagement. Drawing on the powerful collective action of its members, APLU's advocacy arm helps shape federal policy that maximizes the positive impact of public and land-grant universities.

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