Foster Care Youth and Postsecondary Education: The Long Road Ahead December 11, 2017 Section 1 Content Section 2 Content Section 3 Content Section 4 Content Section 5 Content Section 6 Content Button Content Rail Content 1 Rail Content 2 Rail Content 3 Related Spotlight February 26, 2027 From workforce development to research breakthroughs, higher education drives economic prosperity in every region. Read More Spotlight February 26, 2027 Join the Momentum Convening April 28, 20269:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET Join Pennsylvania’s higher education leaders, employers, students, and state partners to explore strategies that connect education to employment while addressing the critical challenges facing the commonwealth. Read More Convening April 28, 20269:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET Building Pathways in Pennsylvania: Higher Ed Partnerships for Access, Childcare, and Workforce News April 13, 2026 The Trump administration did not seek to have the Supreme Court take up appeal of the Circuit Court decision, with the Department of Justice not meeting the deadline this month to make such a request. Read More News April 13, 2026 Trump Administration Does Not Seek to Appeal to Supreme Court, Indirect Costs Cap Litigation Concluded Press Release March 5, 2026 ACE, in collaboration with Pearson, has released a new brief examining how colleges and universities can better support stopped-out learners in returning to complete their degrees. Read More Press Release March 5, 2026 ACE, Pearson Release Brief on Reengaging Stopped-out Learners News January 20, 2026 Seven in 10 senior higher education leaders say they are concerned about government interference in academic freedom and institutional autonomy, according to ACE’s latest Pulse Point survey, Read More News January 20, 2026 ACE Survey: Federal Policy Uncertainty Weighs Heavily on Higher Education Leaders News October 8, 2025 Higher education leaders, advocates, and researchers came together at Howard University for the launch of ACE’s new Economic Impact of Higher Education in America tool. Read More News October 8, 2025 ACE, Other Experts Gather at Howard University to Discuss Higher Ed’s Economic Impact News September 15, 2025 Nearly three-quarters of college presidents say they are “extremely concerned” about the current administration’s impact on higher education, according to ACE’s Pulse Point survey, released today. Read More News September 15, 2025 ACE Survey: Majority of College Presidents “Extremely Concerned” About Federal Policy Direction Convening August 25, 20259:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET ACE is proud to launch the Building Pathways Initiative to align education and the workforce through a series of state-based convenings. The first event will focus on student-parents and veterans in Virginia. Register today. Read More Convening August 25, 20259:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET Building Pathways in Virginia: Bridging Education and Workforce for All Blog Post Perspectives from leaders and experts on the ideas, challenges, and decisions shaping colleges and universities. What’s working. What’s changing. What’s next. Read More Blog Post Higher Education Today Convening June 9, 2025 Join us June 9 in Washington, DC for the Commission on Faith-Based Colleges and Universities convening. The day includes a presidents-only session, lunch, and a public program with a keynote and documentary screening. Read More Convening June 9, 2025 2025 Convening of the ACE Commission on Faith-Based Colleges and Universities 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 News May 14, 2025 Today, more than 50 higher education organizations have come together in a statement that expresses broad opposition to recent actions by the administration that jeopardize the longstanding partnership between the federal government and institutions. Read More News May 14, 2025 ACE, Others Call on Trump Administration to Reforge Compact with Higher Education Blog Post ACE President Ted Mitchell urges the incoming administration to recognize the critical role America’s colleges and universities can play in tackling the nation’s most pressing challenges. Read More Blog Post Open Letter to President-elect Trump Member Spotlight March 10, 2025 Nearly 42 million Americans have attended some college without earning a degree, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Read More Member Spotlight March 10, 2025 Morgan State University Helps Returning Learners Complete Their Degrees 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. Read More Press Release February 25, 2025 ACE and UCLA Ed&IS Release HERI Report Highlighting Key Trends Among First-Year College Students 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 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. Read More Press Release February 13, 2025 Carnegie Classifications Release 2025 Research Activity Designations, Debut Updated Methodology 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. Read More News February 3, 2025 OMB Funding Pause, More EOs Mark Hectic Week for Higher Ed Video January 30, 2025 Join our webinar on January 30 to learn how to leverage 360+ CPL policy examples to boost credential completion and support adult learners. Hear stories from three states that have advanced CPL policy. Register now! Read More Video January 30, 2025 Scaling Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Through State and System Policies Statement January 28, 2025 We call on the Trump administration to rescind the memo issued by the White House Office of Management and Budget. Read More Statement January 28, 2025 Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Federal Assistance Pause