2026 AAU Deans of Arts and Sciences Meeting

Tampa | University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ | February 19-21, 2026

2026 AAU

Founded in 1900, the is composed of America’s leading research universities. AAU’s 71 research universities transform lives through education, research, and innovation. Our member universities earn the majority of competitively awarded federal funding for research that improves public health, seeks to address national challenges, and contributes significantly to our economic strength, while educating and training tomorrow’s visionary leaders and innovators.

°®¶¹´«Ã½ Research and Innovation building - photo by Lisa Shorts

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bronze bull statue - photo by Lisa Shorts
We are very grateful for the support from the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Office of the President, the Office of the Provost, and the Office of Research and Innovation. We are also grateful for the support and assistance of the senior director of executive and presidential events, Shari Martinez. We extend our gratitude to Lisa Shorts for her beautiful images capturing °®¶¹´«Ã½ and its vibrancy.