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Read More News October 6, 2025 ACE Fellows Program Opens Applications for 2026–27 Cohort (None) The ACE Fellows Program is a customized learning experience that enables participants to immerse themselves in the study and practice of leadership and experience the culture, policies, and decision-making processes of another institution. Read More (None) ACE Fellows Program (None) Sponsoring an ACE Fellow for a fellowship year isn’t just supporting one leader—it’s investing in your entire institution’s future. Read More (None) Sponsor an ACE Fellow (None) When you host an ACE Fellow, you join a powerful knowledge network of institutions committed to cultivating the next generation of higher-ed leadership. Read More (None) Host an ACE Fellow (None) The ACE Fellows Program is your launchpad to executive-level leadership. Since 1965, over 2,500 Fellows have transformed their careers here—many now serving as presidents, provosts, and senior leaders. Read More (None) Apply to Be An ACE Fellow Video July 16, 2025 In this webinar, part of the 2025 Women’s Leadership Speaker Series, expert panelists discussed a new guide to prepare women leaders for the executive level application and interview process in higher education. Read More Video July 16, 2025 Empowering Women in Leadership: Strategies from a Candidate Preparedness Guide Video May 19, 2025 This webinar, held in partnership with the Brookings Institution, examined how states were stepping up to support higher education amid federal uncertainty, highlighting strategies in funding, data, and state policy leadership. Read More Video May 19, 2025 Strengthening Higher Education: How States Can Lead Amidst Federal Uncertainty Press Release March 24, 2025 ACE has selected 25 emerging college and university leaders for the 2025-26 class of the ACE Fellows Program, the longest-running leadership development program in the United States. Read More Press Release March 24, 2025 ACE Names 25 Emerging Higher Education Leaders to ACE Fellows Program Video March 19, 2025 This webinar discussed the mutual benefits and outcomes of mentoring, highlighting the value of collaboration between women in higher education and discussing reverse mentorship and intergenerational collaboration. Read More Video March 19, 2025 The Perpetual Benefits of Mentoring Video February 18, 2025 Learn how community colleges are leveraging the Carnegie Elective Classifications as panelists share how the classifications can amplify institutions’ commitment to partnerships, civic engagement, and public purpose. Read More Video February 18, 2025 Achieving Excellence: Community Colleges and the Carnegie Elective Classifications Video February 13, 2025 At the 2025 ACE Women’s Leadership Dinner, ACE President Ted Mitchell spoke with Belle S. Wheelan, president, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, on supporting women in higher education leadership roles. Read More Video February 13, 2025 ACE Women’s Leadership Dinner: Systematically Advancing Women in Higher Education Leadership Community February 13 to 14, 2025 The ACE Council of Fellows (COF) Gathering was held February 13–14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Read More Community February 13 to 14, 2025 ACE Council of Fellows Gathering Press Release February 12, 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. Read More Press Release February 12, 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 to gather in Washington for ACE’s inaugural Hill Day, where they met with policymakers to advocate for higher education. Read More News February 12, 2025 College Presidents Advocate for Higher Ed at Inaugural ACE Hill Day Spotlight January 15, 2025 William Paterson President Richard Helldobler explains why the debates on DEI are encouraging, why it’s essential for institutions to embrace nontraditional students, and why higher ed needs warriors. Read More Spotlight January 15, 2025 “Keep doing the work”: How WP President Richard Helldobler Confronts Higher Ed’s Biggest Challenges Video January 14, 2025 Join us on January 14 as panelists reflect on the 2024 accomplishments of the Carnegie Elective Classifications and set a vision for 2025. Hear updates, ask questions, and engage in discussion with Elective Classifications leaders. Read More Video January 14, 2025 Carnegie Elective Classifications: 2024 Year in Review 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. Read More Podcast January 9, 2025 dotEDU Live: ACE Fellows Go to DC (and get snowed in)! 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. Read More Podcast December 11, 2024 Changing History at Colegio de México: Silvia Giorguli Video December 4, 2024 Join us December 4 for a webinar focused on building a research enterprise that prioritizes learner success. Discover practical tools, a sample chief research and scholarship officer job description, and more. Register today! Read More Video December 4, 2024 Building the Research Enterprise for Learner Success 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. Read More 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. Read More Podcast November 26, 2024 Trailblazing Leadership in Turkey: Gülsün Sağlamer