HIgher Education Builds America v2 Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right In the News Need some sort of intro here that speaks to the spreading wildfire that is the #HigherEdBuildsAmerica campaign! Trump's college funding threats can't be offset by their endowmentsAxios | Mar. 28, 2025 This Time, Higher Ed’s Resistance to Trump is Being Led by Its AssociationsThe Chronicle of Higher Education | Mar. 26, 2025 American Council on Education president calls Trump’s plan to abolish the Education Department ‘political theater’Associated Press | Mar. 20, 2025 ACE Adopts a Fighting StanceInside Higher Ed | Feb. 14, 2025 “Higher Education Builds America”ACE’s campaign for higher ed continues post-electionLearningWell | Nov. 26, 2024 ACE Tells Presidential Candidates, ‘Higher Education Builds America’Inside Higher Ed | Oct. 8, 2024 About the Campaign Our nation faces numerous challenges, such as growing economic and military competition abroad and a rapidly evolving economy that requires new ways of learning and working. The key to unlocking America’s potential lies in strengthening and utilizing our world-leading colleges and universities. This is because of one simple truth: Higher education builds America. Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Page Content Related 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 Webinar May 28, 202512:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. ET Join this discussion with expert panelists about how the past academic year impacted our students and how we might anticipate and address future mental health concerns on our campuses amid an unpredictable political climate. Read More Webinar May 28, 202512:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. ET Navigating Campus Mental Health in a Changing America: What Now? Webinar April 30, 20253:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. ET Join dotEDU Live as ACE experts unpack key policy shifts from DC. The agenda includes the latest on the Trump administration’s pressure on universities, changes at NIH and NSF, and how higher ed is responding to these challenges. Read More Webinar April 30, 20253:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. ET dotEDU Live: The Trump Administration’s Pressure Campaign Continues Press Release April 24, 2025 ACE and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching have released updates to the Carnegie Classifications, including a revised Basic Classification—now the Institutional Classification—and a new Student Access and Earnings Classification. Read More Press Release April 24, 2025 Carnegie Classifications Redesign Better Reflects the Higher Education Landscape and Recognizes Student Success 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 Press Release March 27, 2025 ACE, in collaboration with the MSI Data Project at New York University, has released a report that explores student outcomes at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions. Read More Press Release March 27, 2025 ACE, MSI Data Project Release Report Highlighting Critical Role of HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs Toolkit March 18, 2025 Executive orders, agency memos and directives, news stories and other resources on the Trump administration's first weeks in office. Read More Toolkit March 18, 2025 Higher Education & The Trump Administration Podcast March 13, 2025 Jeremy Singer, president of the College Board, talks about his time at the Department of Education last year leading the FAFSA relaunch effort at the Office of Federal Student Aid. Read More Podcast March 13, 2025 Fixing FAFSA: Lessons from the Rollout News March 12, 2025 The Trump administration’s decision to cut nearly half of the Department of Education’s workforce has sparked serious concerns across higher education, as institutions, students, and policy experts assess the loss of thousands of staff. Read More News March 12, 2025 Massive Layoffs at Department of Education Spark Concern Across Higher Education 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 News March 10, 2025 ACE strongly opposes the Trump administration’s decision to cancel $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia University, calling it an arbitrary and harmful action that undermines established legal processes and threatens academic research. Read More News March 10, 2025 Federal Funding Cuts to Columbia Set Dangerous Precedent, ACE Warns Podcast March 5, 2025 The hosts discuss the Education Department’s revised FAQ on DEI policies, newly confirmed Secretary Linda McMahon’s plans for the department, the Trump administration’s increasing use of federal funding to pressure institutions, and more. Read More Podcast March 5, 2025 dotEDU Live: More Policy Shifts, More Uncertainty for Colleges News March 3, 2025 ACE and more than 60 higher education associations have called on the Department of Education to rescind its recent Dear Colleague Letter regarding DEI policies on college campuses. Read More News March 3, 2025 ACE, Higher Education Groups Urge Department of Education to Rescind DEI “Dear Colleague” Letter 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 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. Read More Podcast February 19, 2025 dotEDU Live: The Future of Campus Diversity and Student Support 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. Read More News February 14, 2025 Senate Questions McMahon on the Future of the Education Department, DEI, and Student Aid in Confirmation Hearing 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. Read More 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. 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 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. Read More 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. Read More Statement January 28, 2025 Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Federal Assistance Pause