The authors posit that sustained, broad adoption of applied learning is essential to the continued viability of higher education. They define applied learning, delineate research-proven benefits, and illustrate applied learning in practice. In addition, they consider facets to catalyze movement toward leveraging applied learning: leadership for mission/vision/values (MVV) achievement through applied learning, socializing and developing engaged faculty, and centering student learning through complex problem solving. The article concludes with considerations for research-to-practice implementation.