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As universities and their students adopt more versatile and technology-rich approaches to higher education, Academic Partnerships serves as a leader and pacesetter: distilling insights, providing tools, guiding innovation and co-creating positive change.

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2022/2023 Impact Report

AP’s Impact Report provides a transparent look at how we help students realize a high return on their investment by supporting regional universities’ delivery of high-quality, affordable and workforce-relevant education.

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Case Studies

Northwest Missouri State University Case Study

March 19, 2024

One of 13 public four-year universities in Missouri, Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest) considers itself “right-sized” – neither the largest nor the smallest in the…

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Insights

Chronicle of Higher Education Research Brief: Leaders of Regional Public Institutions Remain Optimistic Despite Challenges

March 8, 2024

Why do leaders of regional public universities feel positive about the future of their institutions, despite shifting student demographics, a lack of public understanding of the value…

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Interview

Chronicle of Higher Education Virtual Forum: Why Regional Public Universities Matter and How to Tell That Story

February 29, 2024

“Figure out what your institution does well and lean into that story.” Effective ways to reinforce positive messages about how regional public universities create value…

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Case Studies

Fitchburg State University Case Study

February 22, 2024

Located in North Central Massachusetts less than an hour from Boston, Fitchburg State University is well-situated next to densely populated metropolitan areas with many prospective…

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Events

William Paterson University and AP Discuss Innovations in Providing Equitable Access to Degrees at AAC&U Annual Conference

February 6, 2024

The strategic support of a public-private partnership between William Paterson University (WP) and Academic Partnerships (AP) and its innovation in meeting the needs of nontraditional…

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Case Studies

Southeastern Oklahoma State University Case Study

January 30, 2024

Expanding access to education has been one of the highest priorities of Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SE) since its inception. Founded in 1909 as Southeastern…

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