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Celebrating Excellence: Announcing APPA's 2026 Award Recipients
Celebrating Excellence: Announcing APPA's 2026 Award Recipients

Every year, APPA recognizes the people and institutions whose work moves the educational facilities profession forward. These awards honor steadfast service, emerging leadership, standout writing, and the kind of innovative practices that make campuses more effective and more sustainable. This year' Continue Reading

Date posted06/4/2026


Meet the Speakers for T3: Targeted Titles and Topics at APPAU St. Louis
Meet the Speakers for T3: Targeted Titles and Topics at APPAU St. Louis

The speaker lineup is set for T3: Targeted Titles and Topics at APPAU St. Louis, and it is one worth clearing your calendar for. Taking place September 15–16, this year's T3 curriculum is built around a single pressing theme: "Investing in the Future Facilities Workforce." Continue Reading

Date posted05/29/2026


Behind Every Diploma
Behind Every Diploma

Every May, across thousands of campuses, a familiar scene unfolds. Families fill the bleachers. Cameras point toward the field. Names are called, one by one, and caps are thrown into the air. In that moment, the world celebrates four years of effort, sacrifice, and growth.  Continue Reading

Date posted05/28/2026


Board Election Winners
Board Election Winners

APPA is pleased to announce the results of our recent board election. Following a strong slate of candidates and an engaged membership turnout, we are excited to welcome James Rosner as Business Partner Director and Louis Hengesbach as Treasurer-Elect. Continue Reading

Date posted05/14/2026


Global Dialogue, Shared Pressures: Reflections from AUDE 2026
Global Dialogue, Shared Pressures: Reflections from AUDE 2026

AUDE 2026 brought together Directors of Estates from universities across the United Kingdom, creating a focused forum for discussing the evolving challenges shaping educational facilities. Continue Reading

Date posted04/27/2026


What to Know About APPA’s 2026 Bylaws
What to Know About APPA’s 2026 Bylaws

On February 2, 2026, the APPA Board of Directors approved a comprehensive update to our bylaws — the most significant governance modernization in our organization’s recent history. I want to walk you through what changed, why it matters, and what it means for you as a member. Continue Reading

Postedby Lalit Agarwal
Date posted02/18/2026


APPAU Phoenix Delivers an Impactful Week of Learning and Connection
APPAU Phoenix Delivers an Impactful Week of Learning and Connection

APPAU Phoenix brought the educational facilities community together for an energizing and highly successful professional development experience in downtown Phoenix from February 2–5, 2026. Continue Reading

Date posted02/11/2026


A Thanksgiving Message of Gratitude to Our APPA Community
A Thanksgiving Message of Gratitude to Our APPA Community

Happy Thanksgiving to the APPA Community! Your commitment to advancing the educational facilities profession inspires everything we do. Whether you’re caring for campuses, planning for future generations, or navigating today’s complexities, your work strengthens learning communities across the globe Continue Reading

Postedby Lalit Agarwal
Date posted11/26/2025


APPAU 2026 in Phoenix
APPAU 2026 in Phoenix

Elevate Your Facilities Leadership Skills at APPAU 2026 in Phoenix Continue Reading

Date posted11/17/2025


Member Census
Member Census

APPA is sending a Company Census this month to update member details and keep information current. Continue Reading

Date posted11/13/2025


CEFP Updates
CEFP Updates

New CEFP Online Directory, Study Course and Exam Continue Reading

Date posted11/13/2025


Investing in APPA’s Professional Development
Investing in APPA’s Professional Development

APPA is updating pricing for its in-demand professional development programs—most remain unchanged, with one increase and one reduction—to ensure continued quality and value. Continue Reading

Date posted10/1/2025