APPA - Leadership in Educational Facilities

Break the cycle of reactive maintenance and make the case for smarter facilities investment. 📅 Thurs, March 26 at 1PM EDT 💻 Join us virtually Learn how data helps move beyond emergency repairs and build credibility with leadership. 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4bwBujZ

Brian Cowperthwaite, VP of Facilities and Operations at the Medical College of Wisconsin, turned 22 years of military experience into a thriving career in campus facilities. 🔧🎯 Learn more about Brian’s career in this new FacilitiesNet feature: bit.ly/4b32g4q

At Florida State University, Marcus Dupree and Lashea Alexander from the Building Services team built a new custodial stock and back stock system that reduced supply spending 47% in six months, saving over $226K. 📦 Read more: bit.ly/4ssBxEl

APPA CEO Lalit Agarwal is hosting a webinar on March 10th covering the governance changes approved by APPA's Board in February 2026. All members welcome. Register here: bit.ly/40g68J6

Digital twins don’t have to be one massive model. Solve one campus challenge, then build over time for smarter, real‑time decisions. 📊 bit.ly/3KV1En4

We’re shining a spotlight on CAPPA President Luis Morales! 🔦 With help from APPA’s Support Services for Regions and Chapters, Luis shared his initiatives with prospective board members and continues to grow the CAPPA boards he oversees. 🙌

Core America is a tech-driven consulting firm supporting K–12 and higher ed campuses. Our APPA blog shares their origin story and insights from Founder Tony Maione Sr. and President Anthony F. Maione. Read the blog here: bit.ly/4srIDJ4 #Facilities #APPABusinessPartner

Advance your facilities management expertise with the CEFP Virtual Prep Course. Live, interactive learning led by an experienced facilities professional, designed to build real‑world knowledge and confidence. 📅 March 24–26, 2026 | Virtual Register here: bit.ly/3PeHiXy

In a recent article with Campus Safety Magazine, President and CEO, Lalit Agarwal, shares his 2026 outlook on how we can expect tighter alignment between IT and facilities teams and more data-driven capital planning. Read article here: bit.ly/3MQFxiL

APPA is excited to spotlight Erik Cagle of Penn State—a facilities leader who turned a training opportunity into an 18-year career supporting Penn State’s custodial operations. Read the full spotlight: appa.org/news/member-sp…

Our upcoming Webinar 'Protecting Campus Operations explores how digital, accessible commissioning deliverables help campus teams respond faster, operate safer, and plan smarter. 📅 Thursday, February 19 🕐 1:00–2:00 PM EST 👇 Register at appa.org/events/protect…

Webinar: What Happens After the Call? Emergency communication systems are essential to campus safety—but many institutions don’t have clear visibility into how these systems perform once the call leaves the device. 🗓 Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00–2:00 PM (EST)

Day 2 at APPAU! APPA members kept the collaborative learning going at this year's offered courses:💡 Institute for Facilities Management, 🎒 Leadership Academy, and 💻 T3.

🎉 We've officially kicked off APPAU2026 in Phoenix, Arizona! We're excited to bring together leaders, learners, and innovators in educational facilities. 🙌 We're happy to see our team, volunteers, presenters, and members energized for a week of collaborative learning!

Embrace the Season with the Winter Issue of FM Magazine! Packed with in-depth articles, case studies, and project deep-dives—plus practical insights and program overviews—this winter issue is crafted to inform, inspire, and empower. Read at appa.org/winter-issue

🎙️ Register for our webinar tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27 @1:00 PM EST. Join a panel of veteran energy professionals as they share decades of real-world lessons, common pitfalls, and proven practices that drive smarter, more collaborative, and cost-effective energy management.

What’s New for APPA Members? In Tuesday's webinar learn about: ✅ Membership trends recap ✅ Updated benefits & pricing ✅ 2026 dues review ✅ New tools & services coming your way 📅 Join us for the full update in our upcoming webinar! Register at appa.org/events/2026-ap…

Don’t Miss APPAU Phoenix! 📅 Feb 2–5, 2026 Hands-on courses, real-world insights, and expert-led sessions for facilities professionals. Seats still available for Leadership Academy Levels III & IV, CEFP Prep, and AI in Facilities Workshop! 👉 Register at: #overview" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">appa.org/events/appau-p…

Seats are filling fast for APPA’s AI in Educational Facilities Management Workshop (T3)! Secure your spot now and join two days of insights, case studies, and global networking—held with APPAU. bit.ly/44IvQsj

Turn insights into action! Join Tom Diliberti on Thursday, Dec 11 @ 1 PM EST for a follow-up to Energy Management 101. Learn how to build a 2026 energy roadmap that drives smarter budgeting, stronger operations, and long-term sustainability. Register at appa.org/events/beyond-…