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Latest News
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Press Release
February 25, 2025
​ACE, in collaboration with the HERI at UCLA, released a report that highlights the growing diversity of first-year college students and explores the experiences, backgrounds, and other key features of the entering class of 2024.
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ACE and UCLA Ed&IS Release HERI Report Highlighting Key Trends Among First-Year College Students
Press Release
February 25, 2025
ACE and UCLA Ed&IS Release HERI Report Highlighting Key Trends Among First-Year College Students
News
February 24, 2025
Two federal judges issued separate rulings Friday that temporarily prevent the Trump administration from moving ahead with plans to weaken diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and implementing drastic cuts to National Institutes of Health funding.
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Federal Judges Block DEI Orders, Extend Pause on NIH Cuts
News
February 24, 2025
Federal Judges Block DEI Orders, Extend Pause on NIH Cuts
Podcast
February 19, 2025
ED's Office for Civil Rights has declared that race-conscious student programs, financial aid, and support services violate federal civil rights law. ACE President Ted Mitchell joins the hosts to discuss the implications for campuses.
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dotEDU Live: The Future of Campus Diversity and Student Support
Podcast
February 19, 2025
dotEDU Live: The Future of Campus Diversity and Student Support
News
February 14, 2025
Several concerning proposals have emerged, including steep tax increases on university endowments, new taxes on college scholarships, and the elimination of critical student loan repayment options like SAVE.
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Budget Deadline Approaches as Congress Weighs Higher Ed Cuts
News
February 14, 2025
Budget Deadline Approaches as Congress Weighs Higher Ed Cuts
News
February 14, 2025
In a closely watched Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday, Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, faced pointed questions on both K-12 and higher education policy.
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Senate Questions McMahon on the Future of the Education Department, DEI, and Student Aid in Confirmation Hearing
News
February 14, 2025
Senate Questions McMahon on the Future of the Education Department, DEI, and Student Aid in Confirmation Hearing
News
February 14, 2025
​Hundreds of higher education leaders from across the country and around the world weathered a snowstorm to gather in Washington, DC, this week for the ACE Experience 2025 amid a rapidly and radically shifting federal policy landscape.
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Higher Education Leaders Gather in Washington for ACEx2025
News
February 14, 2025
Higher Education Leaders Gather in Washington for ACEx2025
Press Release
February 13, 2025
ACE is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Donna Shavlik Award and the ACE State Network Leadership Award, two prestigious honors recognizing exceptional leadership in advancing women in higher education.
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Belle Wheelan Receives 2025 ACE Donna Shavlik Award
Press Release
February 13, 2025
Belle Wheelan Receives 2025 ACE Donna Shavlik Award
Press Release
February 13, 2025
ACE is pleased to announce that Rio Salado College and Windward Community College are the recipients of the 2025 ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation.
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Rio Salado College and Windward Community College Receive ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
Press Release
February 13, 2025
Rio Salado College and Windward Community College Receive ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
Press Release
February 13, 2025
ACE and the Carnegie Foundation have published the 2025 Research Activity Designations, unveiling an updated methodology intended to better account for the multifaceted, wide-ranging research landscape of higher education institutions in America.
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Carnegie Classifications Release 2025 Research Activity Designations, Debut Updated Methodology
Press Release
February 13, 2025
Carnegie Classifications Release 2025 Research Activity Designations, Debut Updated Methodology
Press Release
February 13, 2025
ACE awarded Richard Helldobler, president of William Paterson University, the 2025 ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award today at the ACE Fellows Program 60th Anniversary Celebration.
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William Paterson University President Richard Helldobler Named Winner of 2025 Council of Fellows Mentor Award
Press Release
February 13, 2025
William Paterson University President Richard Helldobler Named Winner of 2025 Council of Fellows Mentor Award
News
February 12, 2025
Dozens of college presidents, representing the full spectrum of higher education, braved an impending snowstorm Tuesday to gather in Washington for ACE’s inaugural Hill Day, where they met with policymakers to advocate for higher education.
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College Presidents Advocate for Higher Ed at Inaugural ACE Hill Day
News
February 12, 2025
College Presidents Advocate for Higher Ed at Inaugural ACE Hill Day
Statement
February 10, 2025
The associations seek to block the proposed cap on NIH F&A reimbursements, arguing that it would devastate medical research, hinder the training of future scientists, and undermine the U.S. position as a global leader in biomedical innovation.
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ACE, AAU, APLU, Others File Legal Challenge to Trump Administration’s Cut to Life-saving NIH Research
Statement
February 10, 2025
ACE, AAU, APLU, Others File Legal Challenge to Trump Administration’s Cut to Life-saving NIH Research
News
February 10, 2025
ACE, AAU, and APLU, along with several research universities, have filed a legal challenge against the administration’s decision to cap F&A reimbursements at 15 percent for NIH research grants.
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Higher Education Association Lawsuit Challenges NIH Action on F&A Reimbursement
News
February 10, 2025
Higher Education Association Lawsuit Challenges NIH Action on F&A Reimbursement
Statement
February 7, 2025
This decision is short-sighted, naive, and dangerous. It will be celebrated wildly by our competitors, who will see this for what it is—a surrender of U.S. supremacy in medical research.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Trump Administration Move to Slash Research Indirect Cost Rate
Statement
February 7, 2025
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Trump Administration Move to Slash Research Indirect Cost Rate
Podcast
February 6, 2025
In this all-Q&A episode of dotEDU Live, hosts Jon Fansmith, Mushtaq Gunja, and Sarah Spreitzer break down the latest policy shifts, legal battles, and administrative chaos facing colleges and universities in the Trump administration’s first weeks.
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dotEDU Live: New Orders and New Challenges for Higher Education
Podcast
February 6, 2025
dotEDU Live: New Orders and New Challenges for Higher Education
News
February 3, 2025
​Following a chaotic first week of the new Trump administration that included more than two dozen executive orders—many affecting higher education—week two followed a similar pattern.
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OMB Funding Pause, More EOs Mark Hectic Week for Higher Ed
News
February 3, 2025
OMB Funding Pause, More EOs Mark Hectic Week for Higher Ed
News
January 30, 2025
Participants in ACE Learning Evaluations will now be able to issue digital badges and transcripts through Accredible, a global leader in digital credentialing.
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ACE, Accredible Partner to Expand Digital Credential Program
News
January 30, 2025
ACE, Accredible Partner to Expand Digital Credential Program
Podcast
January 29, 2025
This episode of dotEDU Live unpacks the Trump administration’s abrupt federal grant freeze, the court’s last-minute intervention, and what the rapidly evolving situation means for higher education.
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dotEDU Live: What the Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze Means for Higher Education
Podcast
January 29, 2025
dotEDU Live: What the Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze Means for Higher Education
Statement
January 28, 2025
We call on the Trump administration to rescind the memo issued by the White House Office of Management and Budget.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Federal Assistance Pause
Statement
January 28, 2025
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Federal Assistance Pause
News
January 27, 2025
With more than two dozen executive orders issued in the past week, the Trump administration has moved swiftly to reverse Biden-era policies and advance its own priorities—many of which carry significant implications for colleges and universities.
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Trump’s Executive Orders Shift Higher Education Landscape
News
January 27, 2025
Trump’s Executive Orders Shift Higher Education Landscape
News
January 27, 2025
​Democracy, demographic changes, and the Carnegie Classifications are among the issues a range of experts will examine on the final day of ACEx2025, the premier higher education convening Feb. 12-13 in Washington, DC.
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Closing Day of ACEx2025 to Feature Dynamic Speakers on Crucial Topics
News
January 27, 2025
Closing Day of ACEx2025 to Feature Dynamic Speakers on Crucial Topics
Podcast
January 24, 2025
Jon Fansmith, Mushtaq Gunja, and Sarah Spreitzer break down the early days of the Trump administration’s second term and its impact on higher education.
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dotEDU Live: Navigating Trump’s First Week
Podcast
January 24, 2025
dotEDU Live: Navigating Trump’s First Week
Press Release
January 23, 2025
The new classification is designed to recognize higher education institutions that embed sustainability and climate action into their core missions, demonstrating an extraordinary commitment to advancing sustainability.
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Carnegie Foundation and ACE Launch Pilot Program for Sustainability Elective Classification
Press Release
January 23, 2025
Carnegie Foundation and ACE Launch Pilot Program for Sustainability Elective Classification
News
January 17, 2025
​The second day of ACEx2025 will start bright and early with engaging Breakfast and Learn sessions that will explore the future of higher education and enhancing education through microcredentials.
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Future of Higher Ed, Boosting Educational Value to be Explored at ACEx2025
News
January 17, 2025
Future of Higher Ed, Boosting Educational Value to be Explored at ACEx2025
News
January 17, 2025
ACE has prepared a new issue brief offering information and insights to help campuses navigate what may be a rapidly shifting landscape.
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ACE Releases Issue Brief on Campus Challenges Under Trump’s Immigration Policies
News
January 17, 2025
ACE Releases Issue Brief on Campus Challenges Under Trump’s Immigration Policies
News
January 13, 2025
Free speech, global perspectives, and the state of U.S. higher education are among the issues a diverse collection of experts will explore on the first full day of ACEx2025, the premier higher education convening Feb. 12-13 in Washington, DC.
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ACEx2025 Sessions to Feature Range of Experts Examining Critical Topics
News
January 13, 2025
ACEx2025 Sessions to Feature Range of Experts Examining Critical Topics
News
January 13, 2025
In preparation for the transition to the Trump administration, the Department of Education (ED) has finalized key regulations, withdrawn several proposals, and reinforced upcoming compliance deadlines.
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ED Finalizes Biden-Era Regulations, Withdraws Proposals Amid Transition
News
January 13, 2025
ED Finalizes Biden-Era Regulations, Withdraws Proposals Amid Transition
Podcast
January 9, 2025
In this special episode of dotEDU Live, hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer engage with the distinguished ACE Fellows, a prestigious group of faculty, staff, and administrators who are preparing for senior leadership roles in higher education.
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dotEDU Live: ACE Fellows Go to DC (and get snowed in)!
Podcast
January 9, 2025
dotEDU Live: ACE Fellows Go to DC (and get snowed in)!
News
January 8, 2025
ACE, along with 13 other higher education associations, has filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in Casey Cunningham v. Cornell University, a case that challenges how colleges and universities manage their 403(b) retirement plans under ERISA.
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Higher Ed Groups Back Cornell in Supreme Court Case Over 403(b) Retirement Plans
News
January 8, 2025
Higher Ed Groups Back Cornell in Supreme Court Case Over 403(b) Retirement Plans
Press Release
December 18, 2024
ACE and CAEL (Council for Adult and Experiential Learning) have conducted a nationwide analysis of policies that expand credit for prior learning (CPL) opportunities and help millions of adult learners accelerate their path to degree completion.
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ACE and CAEL Release Recommendations for Scaling Credit for Prior Learning Policies
Press Release
December 18, 2024
ACE and CAEL Release Recommendations for Scaling Credit for Prior Learning Policies
News
December 16, 2024
ACE announced today that Tony Bennett, former Dean and Markel Families Men's Head Basketball Coach at the University of Virginia (UVA) and three-time National Coach of the Year, will be speaking at ACEx2025.
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Tony Bennett Joins Growing Lineup to Speak at ACEx2025
News
December 16, 2024
Tony Bennett Joins Growing Lineup to Speak at ACEx2025
Podcast
December 12, 2024
In this episode of dotEDU Live, Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer are joined by a full team of ACE experts—Steven Bloom, Peter McDonough, and Emmanual Guillory—to take a look at what the post-election landscape looks like for higher education policy.
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dotEDU Live: Higher Education’s Path Forward in Trump’s Second Term
Podcast
December 12, 2024
dotEDU Live: Higher Education’s Path Forward in Trump’s Second Term
Podcast
December 11, 2024
In the third episode of our special series dotEDU Global Voices, hosts Sarah Spreitzer and Devorah Lieberman welcome Silvia Giorguli, president of the Colegio de México (COLMEX), a hub of intellectual leadership in Latin America.
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Changing History at Colegio de México: Silvia Giorguli
Podcast
December 11, 2024
Changing History at Colegio de México: Silvia Giorguli
News
December 9, 2024
ACE has announced new sessions and speakers for the ACE Experience 2025 (ACEx2025), the premier higher education convening scheduled for Feb. 12-13 in Washington, DC.
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ACEx2025 Speakers, Sessions Will Examine Higher Ed’s Biggest Challenges
News
December 9, 2024
ACEx2025 Speakers, Sessions Will Examine Higher Ed’s Biggest Challenges
Podcast
December 4, 2024
In the new episode of dotEDU Global Voices, CASE President Sue Cunningham shares how she transitioned from a stage manager in the arts to a top association leader in higher education advancement by discovering and embracing her own leadership style.
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Discovering Your Leadership Path: Sue Cunningham
Podcast
December 4, 2024
Discovering Your Leadership Path: Sue Cunningham
Podcast
November 26, 2024
In the first episode of dotEDU Global Voices, hosts Sarah Spreitzer and Devorah Lieberman speak with Gülsün Sağlamer, the first and only female rector in Istanbul Technical University’s 250-year history.
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Trailblazing Leadership in Turkey: Gülsün Sağlamer
Podcast
November 26, 2024
Trailblazing Leadership in Turkey: Gülsün Sağlamer
Statement
November 22, 2024
His leadership, commitment, and vision have been an extraordinary benefit to his students, his institution and surrounding community, and all of American higher education.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on John J. DeGioia Becoming President Emeritus of Georgetown University
Statement
November 22, 2024
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on John J. DeGioia Becoming President Emeritus of Georgetown University
Statement
November 20, 2024
We congratulate Linda McMahon on her nomination to be secretary of education and applaud President-elect Trump's choice for this vital role.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Nomination of Linda McMahon to be Secretary of Education
Statement
November 20, 2024
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Nomination of Linda McMahon to be Secretary of Education
News
November 18, 2024
A federal judge in Texas has struck down the Biden administration’s overtime expansion rule, which was set to increase the salary threshold for overtime eligibility to $58,656 as of Jan. 1, 2025.
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Federal Court Strikes Down Biden’s Overtime Expansion: What This Means for Higher Education
News
November 18, 2024
Federal Court Strikes Down Biden’s Overtime Expansion: What This Means for Higher Education
News
November 12, 2024
​ACE will host member presidents for its inaugural Capitol Hill advocacy day on Feb. 11 to kickstart the ACE Experience 2025, empowering members to engage with policymakers, share insights, and drive impactful change.
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ACE to Hold Inaugural Hill Advocacy Day Prior to ACEx2025
News
November 12, 2024
ACE to Hold Inaugural Hill Advocacy Day Prior to ACEx2025
News
November 12, 2024
Lawmakers are returning to Washington this week for the post-election lame duck session of Congress, the final legislative push before the 118th Congress adjourns.
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Congress Eyes FAFSA Reforms and Anti-Hazing Bills in Post-Election Legislative Push
News
November 12, 2024
Congress Eyes FAFSA Reforms and Anti-Hazing Bills in Post-Election Legislative Push
Podcast
November 7, 2024
In this special post-election episode recorded on November 6, ACE President Ted Mitchell joined hosts Jon Fansmith, Sarah Spreitzer, and Mushtaq Gunja to discuss the 2024 election results and their implications for higher education.
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dotEDU Live: What Trump’s Win and a New Congress Mean for Higher Education
Podcast
November 7, 2024
dotEDU Live: What Trump’s Win and a New Congress Mean for Higher Education
Statement
November 6, 2024
ACE congratulates Donald J. Trump on his election as the nation’s 47th president.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Election of Donald J. Trump
Statement
November 6, 2024
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Election of Donald J. Trump
Podcast
October 31, 2024
The hosts talk with Ardis Eschenberg, chancellor of Windward Community College, about how her institution is supporting student parents and breaking down barriers to their success.
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Windward CC Chancellor Champions Student Parents
Podcast
October 31, 2024
Windward CC Chancellor Champions Student Parents
Press Release
October 30, 2024
ACE has launched Today’s Military Learners, a comprehensive national strategy designed to enhance postsecondary education opportunities for military learners.
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Build America: Empowering Military Learners for Future Success
Press Release
October 30, 2024
Build America: Empowering Military Learners for Future Success
News
October 28, 2024
​ACE is now accepting applications for its annual awards, and nomination deadlines are approaching fast.
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Applications Open for Annual ACE Awards
News
October 28, 2024
Applications Open for Annual ACE Awards
News
October 23, 2024
​ACE has released an updated version of Understanding College and University Endowments, a brief that examines how these funds support an institution's educational mission, enhance access, and bolster innovation.
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ACE Releases Updated Brief on Understanding College and University Endowments
News
October 23, 2024
ACE Releases Updated Brief on Understanding College and University Endowments
News
October 21, 2024
ACE, Vanderbilt University, and Coursera are hosting an interactive workshop designed to help higher education leaders navigate the integration of AI into their degree programs on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ET.
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Register Now for Virtual Workshop on Navigating the Future of Degree Programs with Generative AI
News
October 21, 2024
Register Now for Virtual Workshop on Navigating the Future of Degree Programs with Generative AI
News
October 16, 2024
ACE and a coalition of higher education associations submitted comments yesterday to the Republican Tax Teams of the House Ways and Means Committee, emphasizing the importance of tax reforms that benefit college students, families, and institutions.
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ACE, Other Higher Ed Associations Urge Congress to Reform Tax Policies for Students and Institutions
News
October 16, 2024
ACE, Other Higher Ed Associations Urge Congress to Reform Tax Policies for Students and Institutions
News
October 15, 2024
​The ACE Experience 2025 (ACEx2025), to be held Feb. 12-13 at the iconic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, will feature an in-depth presentation on major changes to the Carnegie Classifications.
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Experts to Explore New Era for Carnegie Research Classifications at ACEx2025
News
October 15, 2024
Experts to Explore New Era for Carnegie Research Classifications at ACEx2025
Podcast
October 10, 2024
New laws enacted since 2020 may impact student voters, especially tighter restrictions on student IDs. ACE General Counsel Peter McDonough joins hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer to unpack what these critical changes mean for students and campuses.
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dotEDU Live: Student Voting in 2024
Podcast
October 10, 2024
dotEDU Live: Student Voting in 2024
News
October 3, 2024
Applications are open for the 2025-26 cohort of the ACE Fellows Program, the nation’s premier higher education leadership development program.
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Applications Open for 2025-26 Cohort of ACE Fellows Program
News
October 3, 2024
Applications Open for 2025-26 Cohort of ACE Fellows Program
News
October 1, 2024
ACE’s latest brief uses insights from The Freshman Survey, administered by HERI, to examine student perspectives on making application decisions, financing college, and choosing to attend their particular institution.
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ACE Brief Explores Factors Affecting Students' College Decisions
News
October 1, 2024
ACE Brief Explores Factors Affecting Students' College Decisions
Podcast
September 30, 2024
Harvard legal scholar Cass Sunstein joins Mushtaq Gunja and Sarah Spreitzer to delve into the foundational role of the First Amendment in shaping responses to campus protests and free speech issues in higher education.
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The First Amendment and Campus Protests: A Conversation with Cass Sunstein
Podcast
September 30, 2024
The First Amendment and Campus Protests: A Conversation with Cass Sunstein
News
September 30, 2024
The Student Aid Alliance is asking the administration to provide robust increases for federal student aid in its FY 2026 budget proposal.
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SAA Urges Administration to Boost Student Aid in FY 2026
News
September 30, 2024
SAA Urges Administration to Boost Student Aid in FY 2026
News
September 24, 2024
A growing body of research shows that student-parents are significantly less likely to graduate college than their non-parenting peers.
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Higher Ed Changemakers Prototype Strategies to Support Student-Parent Success
News
September 24, 2024
Higher Ed Changemakers Prototype Strategies to Support Student-Parent Success
Press Release
September 23, 2024
The summit held September 22-23 in Washington, D.C. was the largest-ever gathering of university presidents to address rising antisemitism on campus.
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Hillel, AJC, and ACE Convene College and University Presidents for Historic Summit on Campus Antisemitism
Press Release
September 23, 2024
Hillel, AJC, and ACE Convene College and University Presidents for Historic Summit on Campus Antisemitism
News
September 23, 2024
On Wednesday, ACE brought together policymakers, educators, and higher education experts for a Capitol Hill briefing to discuss the growing impact of AI on postsecondary education.
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Capitol Hill Briefing Highlights AI’s Role in Higher Education
News
September 23, 2024
Capitol Hill Briefing Highlights AI’s Role in Higher Education
News
September 18, 2024
Registration is now open for the 2025 ACE Experience (ACEx2025), to be held Feb. 12-13 at the iconic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.
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Register Now for the ACE Experience 2025
News
September 18, 2024
Register Now for the ACE Experience 2025
News
September 16, 2024
​In an open letter addressed to both presidential candidates, ACE has outlined a comprehensive set of policy recommendations aimed at leveraging U.S. colleges and universities to address the nation’s most pressing challenges.
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ACE Calls for Policy Focus on Higher Education in Presidential Campaigns
News
September 16, 2024
ACE Calls for Policy Focus on Higher Education in Presidential Campaigns
Podcast
September 16, 2024
With Congress in a monthlong sprint, hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer explore the flurry of messaging bills in Congress along with the legislation lawmakers actually need to pass before heading out for full-time campaigning.
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dotEDU Live: Campuses, Congress, and the Campaign Trail This Fall
Podcast
September 16, 2024
dotEDU Live: Campuses, Congress, and the Campaign Trail This Fall
News
September 12, 2024
Last fall, Danielle Holley, president of Mount Holyoke College and a 2021-22 ACE Fellow, entered her first year in the position focused on her one guiding principle: expanding access and opportunity.
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MHC President Danielle Holley Works to Expand Access and Opportunity in Higher Ed
News
September 12, 2024
MHC President Danielle Holley Works to Expand Access and Opportunity in Higher Ed
News
August 30, 2024
ACE released a brief that uses insights from the HERI Faculty Survey to analyze faculty perceptions of their student-facing roles.
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ACE Brief Examines Faculty Perceptions of Student-Facing Roles
News
August 30, 2024
ACE Brief Examines Faculty Perceptions of Student-Facing Roles
News
August 28, 2024
In comments to the Department of Education (ED), ACE and a group of other higher education associations voiced significant concerns regarding ED’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on program integrity and institutional quality.
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Higher Education Associations Warn New Distance Education Rules Threaten Innovation and Access
News
August 28, 2024
Higher Education Associations Warn New Distance Education Rules Threaten Innovation and Access
Press Release
August 21, 2024
ACE is expanding the use of credit for prior learning (CPL) for learners, employers, and educational institutions, thanks to support from Walmart.
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ACE Works to Expand Acceptance of Credit for Prior Learning with Support from Walmart
Press Release
August 21, 2024
ACE Works to Expand Acceptance of Credit for Prior Learning with Support from Walmart
News
August 7, 2024
As the fall 2024 semester approaches, campuses are working to prepare for potential challenges—with heightened concerns around student safety, free speech, and the potential impact of the upcoming elections.
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Prepare for Fall 2024: Campus Safety and Free Speech Strategies and the Upcoming Election
News
August 7, 2024
Prepare for Fall 2024: Campus Safety and Free Speech Strategies and the Upcoming Election
News
August 5, 2024
As campus leaders prepare for students to return in the fall following the protests, encampments and arrests that occurred last term, ACE's Peter McDonough posed some questions to three experts on issues such as free speech and student safety.
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ACE Issue Brief Explores How Campus Leaders Can Prepare for a Potentially Tumultuous Fall
News
August 5, 2024
ACE Issue Brief Explores How Campus Leaders Can Prepare for a Potentially Tumultuous Fall
News
August 5, 2024
In one of Congress' final actions before the August recess, the Senate Appropriations Committee last week advanced a bill to fund the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies.
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Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Higher Ed Spending Bill
News
August 5, 2024
Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Higher Ed Spending Bill
News
August 1, 2024
ACE published a brief titled Reasons Students Consider Leaving or Stopping Out, which is the second in a series using insights from the Diverse Learning Environments Survey, administered by HERI.
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ACE Releases Second Brief in Diverse Learning Environments Series
News
August 1, 2024
ACE Releases Second Brief in Diverse Learning Environments Series
News
July 29, 2024
While colleges and universities have been preparing for several months to implement the Biden administration’s new Title IX regulations, federal court rulings have temporarily blocked the rule from taking effect on a growing number of campuses.
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Colleges and Universities Prepare to Implement New Title IX Rule Amid Fluid Legal Situation
News
July 29, 2024
Colleges and Universities Prepare to Implement New Title IX Rule Amid Fluid Legal Situation
News
July 22, 2024
The Department of Education last week released proposed regulations that would alter distance education, return of Title IV funds, and Federal TRIO programs, while also announcing that it would delay the release of draft regulations covering other topics.
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ED Proposes Major Regulatory Changes to Distance Learning, Federal TRIO Programs and R2T4 Calculations
News
July 22, 2024
ED Proposes Major Regulatory Changes to Distance Learning, Federal TRIO Programs and R2T4 Calculations
News
July 15, 2024
In response to the Department of Education’s disastrous rollout of the new FAFSA earlier this year, the House Education and the Workforce Committee voted in an overwhelmingly bipartisan manner Wednesday to move forward with the FAFSA Deadline Act.
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House Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill to Move FAFSA Deadline to October 1
News
July 15, 2024
House Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill to Move FAFSA Deadline to October 1
News
July 15, 2024
The House Ways and Means Committee last week advanced two higher ed-related tax bills, both of which could have serious consequences for colleges and universities.
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House Ways and Means Committee Advances Controversial Bills
News
July 15, 2024
House Ways and Means Committee Advances Controversial Bills
Podcast
July 12, 2024
In the final episode of dotEDU this season, Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer discuss decisions that Congress faces prior to heading out for vacations and the campaign trail. The podcast will return in September.
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dotEDU Live: From Heat Waves to Fall Challenges
Podcast
July 12, 2024
dotEDU Live: From Heat Waves to Fall Challenges
Press Release
July 10, 2024
Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, PhD, chancellor of The City University of New York, will be the next chair of the ACE Board of Directors.
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Félix Matos Rodríguez, CUNY Chancellor, to Serve as ACE Board Chair
Press Release
July 10, 2024
Félix Matos Rodríguez, CUNY Chancellor, to Serve as ACE Board Chair
News
July 8, 2024
A coalition of higher education associations led by ACE has raised significant concerns about the newly proposed Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act reporting requirements.
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Higher Education Associations Raise Concerns Over New Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements
News
July 8, 2024
Higher Education Associations Raise Concerns Over New Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements
News
July 8, 2024
ACE and a group of other higher education associations have called on the U.S. Department of State to address significant delays in processing F-1 and J-1 visa applications at U.S. consulates in India.
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Higher Education Groups Urge State Department to Address Visa Processing Delays for Indian Students
News
July 8, 2024
Higher Education Groups Urge State Department to Address Visa Processing Delays for Indian Students
News
July 8, 2024
In an effort to address the underrepresentation of racially marginalized students in STEM graduate programs, ACE convened a new Innovation Lab on June 27-28.
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Experts Collaborate and Redesign STEM Graduate Education for Equity
News
July 8, 2024
Experts Collaborate and Redesign STEM Graduate Education for Equity
News
June 28, 2024
ACE released a brief that uses insights from the HERI Diverse Learning Environments Survey to examine differences in students’ perceptions of their learning environment.
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ACE Releases Insights from Diverse Learning Environments Survey
News
June 28, 2024
ACE Releases Insights from Diverse Learning Environments Survey
News
June 27, 2024
​A House Subcommittee advanced a spending bill that includes substantial cuts to several key higher education programs for FY 2025, which begins Oct. 1.
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House Subcommittee Advances Spending Bill with Higher Ed Cuts
News
June 27, 2024
House Subcommittee Advances Spending Bill with Higher Ed Cuts
Podcast
June 27, 2024
In this episode, Katharine Meyer of Brookings and ACE’s Heidi Tseu join Jon Fansmith to delve into the complex landscape of state higher education governance.
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State of the States: How Higher Ed Can Build Its Future
Podcast
June 27, 2024
State of the States: How Higher Ed Can Build Its Future
News
June 24, 2024
The issue brief explores the complexities young voters face in navigating voting laws, emphasizing the role of colleges in facilitating nonpartisan voter engagement and complying with legal obligations under the Higher Education Act.
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ACE Releases Updated Issue Brief on Student Voting and Campus Political Campaign Activities
News
June 24, 2024
ACE Releases Updated Issue Brief on Student Voting and Campus Political Campaign Activities
Press Release
June 14, 2024
The Carnegie Foundation has selected 25 colleges and universities to be the first recipients of the Leadership for Public Purpose Classification.
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Carnegie Foundation Selects Colleges and Universities for Inaugural Leadership for Public Purpose Classification
Press Release
June 14, 2024
Carnegie Foundation Selects Colleges and Universities for Inaugural Leadership for Public Purpose Classification
Podcast
June 13, 2024
ACE General Counsel Peter McDonough joins the podcast to unpack the tumultuous developments in college sports over the past year and what is now an uncertain landscape for student-athletes.
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dotEDU Live: Navigating the Current Landscape of College Sports
Podcast
June 13, 2024
dotEDU Live: Navigating the Current Landscape of College Sports
News
June 12, 2024
Colleges and universities, still burdened by the botched FAFSA rollout, face an unusually busy summer, as several new federal regulations will go into effect.
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Colleges Brace for Implementation of New Federal Regulations
News
June 12, 2024
Colleges Brace for Implementation of New Federal Regulations
News
June 7, 2024
A Q&A with Michele Spires, assistant vice president of ACE Learning Evaluations, and Lauren Collier, senior consultant with Vantage Point Consulting, Inc.
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Bridging the Skills Gap: The Credit for Prior Learning Imperative
News
June 7, 2024
Bridging the Skills Gap: The Credit for Prior Learning Imperative
Podcast
June 6, 2024
NASPA President Kevin Kruger joins the podcast to talk about the challenges facing students—and student affairs professionals—in 2024, includng the spring protests over the war in Gaza, student mental health, and DEI.
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The State of Student Affairs: Campus Protests, Mental Health, and Supporting Students
Podcast
June 6, 2024
The State of Student Affairs: Campus Protests, Mental Health, and Supporting Students
Press Release
June 3, 2024
​ACE awarded Waded Cruzado, president of Montana State University (MSU), with the 2024 ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award yesterday at the 2024 Council of Fellows Weekend.
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Montana State University President Waded Cruzado Named Winner of 2024 Council of Fellows Mentor Award
Press Release
June 3, 2024
Montana State University President Waded Cruzado Named Winner of 2024 Council of Fellows Mentor Award
News
June 3, 2024
​About 100 ACE Fellows Program alumni convened in Washington, DC, for the annual Council of Fellows Weekend, a gathering comprised of professional development, networking opportunities, the presentation of annual awards, and more.
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ACE Fellows Alumni Gather for Annual Council of Fellows Meeting
News
June 3, 2024
ACE Fellows Alumni Gather for Annual Council of Fellows Meeting
News
May 31, 2024
​Colleges nationwide are bracing for a new overtime rule that takes effect beginning on July 1.
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ACE Issues Guide to Help Colleges Navigate New Overtime Rule
News
May 31, 2024
ACE Issues Guide to Help Colleges Navigate New Overtime Rule
Press Release
May 30, 2024
Helldobler, a first-generation college graduate and son of immigrants, has advocated for traditionally underrepresented college students over his more than 30 years in higher education.
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ACE Honors William Paterson University’s President Richard Helldobler With 2024 Reginald Wilson Diversity Award
Press Release
May 30, 2024
ACE Honors William Paterson University’s President Richard Helldobler With 2024 Reginald Wilson Diversity Award
Press Release
May 29, 2024
Notre Dame, Brigham Young University, Yeshiva University among schools uniting to foster collaboration between religious and nonreligious colleges and universities
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ACE Launches New Commission for Faith-Based Colleges and Universities
Press Release
May 29, 2024
ACE Launches New Commission for Faith-Based Colleges and Universities
News
May 28, 2024
ACE sent a letter to the House and Senate education committees last week urging lawmakers to undertake a long-term assessment of the FAFSA delays' impact on students and institutions.
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ACE, Other Groups Urge Congress to Address FAFSA Issues for 2025-26 Application Cycle
News
May 28, 2024
ACE, Other Groups Urge Congress to Address FAFSA Issues for 2025-26 Application Cycle
Press Release
May 21, 2024
ACE's new Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education: 2024 Status Report highlights updated data that show a continued increase in diversity but significant disparities in attainment levels among underrepresented groups by race and ethnicity.
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ACE Releases 2024 Update to Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education Project
Press Release
May 21, 2024
ACE Releases 2024 Update to Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education Project
News
May 20, 2024
ACE sent a letter to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce last week, outlining its analysis of the College Cost Reduction Act's (CCRA) impact on student loans, risk-sharing for institutions, and other key provisions.
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ACE Analysis Shows College Cost Reduction Act Could Lead to Cuts in Higher Education Funding
News
May 20, 2024
ACE Analysis Shows College Cost Reduction Act Could Lead to Cuts in Higher Education Funding
Podcast
May 16, 2024
Jon and Sarah discuss the campus protests that have been making headlines nationwide and how Congress and the Biden administration are responding to these concerns in Washington.
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dotEDU Live: How Congress Is Responding to Campus Unrest
Podcast
May 16, 2024
dotEDU Live: How Congress Is Responding to Campus Unrest
Podcast
May 13, 2024
In a special episode, Fred Lawrence, secretary and CEO of Phi Beta Kappa, returns to dotEDU to help explain how tensions between free speech and campus safety can lead to the unrest happening at some campuses in response to the war in Gaza.
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The Campus Speech vs. Safety Tightrope: A Conversation with Fred Lawrence
Podcast
May 13, 2024
The Campus Speech vs. Safety Tightrope: A Conversation with Fred Lawrence
News
May 6, 2024
​ACE's Office on National Engagement will conduct a free webinar May 22 that will examine the state of business education and how business schools ensure access and high-quality academic offerings in a dynamic, state-level policy environment.
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Growing Business Leaders: Free Webinar on State Policy and Business Schools
News
May 6, 2024
Growing Business Leaders: Free Webinar on State Policy and Business Schools
Podcast
May 2, 2024
The hosts are joined by Lev Gonick and Derrick Anderson to discuss the benefits and challenges of generative AI in higher education, covering topics like personalized learning, research, ethics, and regulation.
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Generating the Future: Exploring AI in Higher Education
Podcast
May 2, 2024
Generating the Future: Exploring AI in Higher Education
Press Release
April 30, 2024
​Carissa Bennett, a Marine Corps veteran and an aspiring pediatric neurologist, and Josh Vandergriff, a nutrition educator at a local state health department and a doctoral candidate, are the 2023 ACE Students of t​he Year.
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ACE, Sophia Name Carissa Bennett and Josh Vandergriff 2023 Students of the Year
Press Release
April 30, 2024
ACE, Sophia Name Carissa Bennett and Josh Vandergriff 2023 Students of the Year
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