In 1862, in the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act and set off an education revolution. The Act established land-grant colleges across the country, democratizing ...

Over the course of their long and complex history, the public value of land-grant universities has often been in the eye of the beholder. Constituencies view these institutions through different ...

Welcome to the We Are Land-Grant series — short stories about how Oklahoma State University is making a difference through ...

When Congress introduces legislation to prevent funding disruptions at public institutions, it signals that stability may no longer be assumed. That reality frames ongoing conversations surrounding ...

U.S. land-grant colleges and universities were established nationwide to develop and apply knowledge for public benefit. The impact of their work could be more readily recognized by the public if they ...