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Read More Video May 27, 2026 Mental Health Policy, Advocacy, and Practice: A Trauma-Informed Approach News April 15, 2026 Register now for a May 27 ACE webinar that will bring together leading voices in mental health advocacy and trauma-informed care to explore the critical intersection of policy, practice, and student wellbeing. Read More News April 15, 2026 ACE Webinar to Examine Mental Health Policy and Practice News June 18, 2025 The Senate has released its version of the reconciliation package that Republican congressional leaders and President Trump want approved as quickly as possible, though changes are still being made. Read More News June 18, 2025 Senate Finance Plan Makes Some Improvements, But Threats to Students and Institutions Remain Video May 28, 2025 This webinar examined how the past academic year affected student mental health and how campuses were preparing to respond to mounting political and policy pressures in the year ahead. Read More Video May 28, 2025 Navigating Campus Mental Health in a Changing America: What Now? Member Spotlight May 27, 2025 Mental health has been a major topic in higher education in recent years, as growing numbers of college students reported experiencing symptoms of mental illness. Read More Member Spotlight May 27, 2025 Pioneering TCU Mental Health Care Model Promotes Comprehensive Care News May 23, 2025 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a vital time to recognize the importance of emotional well-being, especially among college students who continue to face rising mental health challenges. Read More News May 23, 2025 ACE Releases Resource Guide on State Advocacy for Student Mental Health Video October 23, 2024 As a leader in higher education dedicated to supporting students, staff, and faculty, how are you supporting yourself now and for the future? Join us as a diverse group of women address various components of health. Register now. Read More Video October 23, 2024 Holistic Well-Being and Fiscal Strategy for Women in Higher Education Leadership 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. Read More News September 16, 2024 ACE Calls for Policy Focus on Higher Education in Presidential Campaigns 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. Read More Podcast June 6, 2024 The State of Student Affairs: Campus Protests, Mental Health, and Supporting Students Video May 29, 2024 Our expert panelists examine the latest statistics around mental health and share how they are using evidence-based practices to address the topic in their communities. Read More Video May 29, 2024 Mental Health in Higher Education Member Spotlight May 22, 2024 Campuses across the country continue to confront a surge in mental health challenges among students, a trend exacerbated by the disruption and social isolation that occurred during the pandemic. Read More Member Spotlight May 22, 2024 ACE Members Use Innovative Approaches to Student Mental Health Podcast March 21, 2024 ACE’s Steven Bloom, assistant vice president of government relations, joins hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer to explore the complicated relationship between student-athletes and unions. Read More Podcast March 21, 2024 dotEDU Live: Student-Athlete Unions and the Mental Health Crisis in Higher Ed News March 11, 2024 As part of efforts to address the growing student mental health crisis on college campuses, ACE hosted a briefing for congressional staff on Capitol Hill March 6. Read More News March 11, 2024 ACE Holds Student Mental Health Briefing on Capitol Hill News October 30, 2023 ACE has published a new brief to help guide higher education leaders on how to best support the higher education community and beyond as student mental health concerns on campuses continue to rise. Read More News October 30, 2023 New Brief Gives Guidance on Top Student Mental Health Issues for Higher Ed Leaders News October 10, 2023 ACE and other higher education groups sent a letter last week to the Department of Labor to educate and focus staff on the issue of college student mental health, which hasn’t received the same level of attention as youth mental health at the K-12 level. Read More News October 10, 2023 Associations Urge Administration to Prioritize Mental Health Care for College Students Video June 22, 2023 Many college leaders are looking to teletherapy vendors to address mental health concerns and increase support for students. Panelists discuss key elements that institutions should consider before contracting with a vendor. Read More Video June 22, 2023 Critical Considerations Before Contracting with a Teletherapy Vendor Video June 14, 2023 Leaders are looking to address the mental health crisis on campuses. The authors of an ACE brief discuss evidence-based practices that support student mental health and the importance of pre- and post-intervention assessment. Read More Video June 14, 2023 What Works for Improving Mental Health in Higher Education? News June 5, 2023 As the mental health crisis continues to impact higher education, ACE is offering resources on finding the best-suited teletherapy vendors to support students, as well as assessing what programs have an evidence base that supports student mental health. Read More News June 5, 2023 New Resources Assess Teletherapy Vendors and Effective Mental Health Practices Statement March 29, 2023 As leading higher education organizations, we support the efforts of our colleges and universities to provide a high-quality educational experience to all who attend. Read More Statement March 29, 2023 Joint Statement by ACE and the American College Health Association on Safeguarding Student Health and Well-being Video March 28, 2023 This recording features counseling center directors discussing mental health on campus, including how counseling center staff are impacted and how to support them. Learn about guidance from ACE’s new Mental Health in Higher Education series brief. Read More Video March 28, 2023 Let’s Talk: Senior Leaders, Mental Health, and Counseling Center Directors Member Spotlight March 23, 2023 In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in December 2020, The University of Alabama at Birmingham became the first university in the United States to formally adopt the Okanagan Charter and become an internationally recognized Health Promoting University. Read More Member Spotlight March 23, 2023 Becoming a Health Promoting Campus: Facilitating Student, Staff, and Faculty Success While Contributing to the Public Good