What does the cryptic crossword clue "American university about to receive fresh opening (8)" mean?

The definition is "opening". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). A (synonym="American") + PERT (synonym="fresh") + U (synonym="university") + RE (synonym="about") = APERTURE; definition: "opening" The answer is APERTURE.

American university about to receive fresh opening (8)

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