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CGS Statement on the President's State of the Union Address

The Council of Graduate Schools responds to the administration's higher education plans outlined in the annual address to the nation.

Election 2012: CGS Message to the New Administration and Congressional Leaders

Developing the graduate-educated talent our nation needs

CGS Supports Restored Funding for Higher Education Programs as Outlined in President's FY2014 Budget

Deep cuts to Fulbright-Hays and ED Title VI programs must be reversed to protect US competitiveness

CGS Joins Amicus Brief on University of Texas-Austin's Case for Affirmative Action Admissions Practices

Higher education community supports diversity in landmark case before the Supreme Court of the United States

CGS Signs Letter Supporting the Extension of Higher Education Tax Incentives

Tax provisions benefiting students and families are set to expire at the end of 2012

2012 CGS 52nd Annual Meeting Presentations

Meeting presentations are now available.

Benchmarking

CGS is the leading source of information, data analysis, and trends in graduate education. Our benchmarking data help member institutions to assess performance in key areas, make informed decisions, and develop plans that are suited to their goals.

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Best Practices

CGS Best Practice initiatives address common challenges in graduate education by supporting institutional innovations and sharing effective practices with the graduate community. Our programs have provided millions of dollars of support for improvement and innovation projects at member institutions.

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Public Policy

As the national advocate for graduate education, CGS serves as a resource for policymakers and others on issues concerning graduate education, research, and scholarship. Based in Washington, DC, the organization provides its members with regular updates and analyses of legislative and regulatory proposals and policies that affect graduate education.
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Global Engagement

CGS is an authority on global trends in graduate education and a leader in the international graduate community. Our resources and meetings on global issues help members internationalize their campuses, develop sustainable collaborations, and prepare their students for a global future.

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