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The American College President: 2023 Editionhttps://admin.acenet.edu/Research-Insights/Pages/American-College-President-Study-2023.aspx, /Research-Insights/Pages/American-College-President-Study-2023.aspx<img alt="A group of individuals stand in a circle and speak in a professional setting." src="/PublishingImages/Interior-Page-Heroes/ACPS_coverimage.jpg?RenditionID=10" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" /><div class="ExternalClass66872DBBA4C942FEBF16441E83958879"><p>The 2023 edition of the American College President Study (ACPS) highlights the nuances and experiences of presidents across gender, race, and ethnicity. ACPS is generously supported by the TIAA Institute.</p></div>
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month<img alt="Students sit in a computer lab at class." src="/PublishingImages/Interior-Page-Heroes/aanapisi-homepage.jpg?RenditionID=10" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" /><div class="ExternalClassE590C397810146AD8B6526AA324A6AAD"><p>ACE proudly recognizes the contributions made by people of Asian and Pacific descent. Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders enrich our campuses and academic communities in the United States, now and always.​</p></div>Southeast Missouri State University, ACE Member since 1920
Mental Health Awareness Monthhttps://admin.acenet.edu/Research-Insights/Pages/Student-Support/Student-Mental-Health.aspx, https://www.acenet.edu/Research-Insights/Pages/Student-Support/Student-Mental-Health.aspx<img alt="Photo of two California State University, Sacramento students laughing together" src="/PublishingImages/Interior-Page-Heroes/mental_health_hero.jpg?RenditionID=10" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" /><div class="ExternalClassEFE60DD561374F78B0A6F1FCD44BC0DD"><p>May is an opportunity to focus on ways to improve mental health for students, faculty, and staff. Join us in promoting accessible mental health services, raising awareness, and prioritizing self-care. Check out ACE’s mental health resources.</p></div>California State University, Sacramento, ACE member since 1972

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May 31, 2023
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Join ACE in a discussion on the latest developments in the negotiations on raising the national debt ceiling. A fiscal crisis looms if Congress doesn’t act by June 1. What does this mean for higher ed? Register now.
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The Debt Ceiling and Higher Ed
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May 31, 2023
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. ET
The Debt Ceiling and Higher Ed
News
May 22, 2023
For students of color and other historically minoritized students, mentoring has been shown to be especially promising in encouraging their pursuit of graduate education, according to a new brief published by ACE.
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New ACE Brief, Search Tool Outline Effective Mentoring Programs and Practices for Graduate Education
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May 22, 2023
New ACE Brief, Search Tool Outline Effective Mentoring Programs and Practices for Graduate Education
Webinar
June 7, 2023
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. ET
Strategies to organize and manage research are vital for building capacity on campus. Hear from HELIOS, a cohort of institutions committed to advancing open scholarship through collective action, about approaches to this work.
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Campus Strategies for Research Management and Open Scholarship
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June 7, 2023
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. ET
Campus Strategies for Research Management and Open Scholarship
News
May 30, 2023
ACE and 32 other higher education groups sent a letter May 25 to the House and Senate agriculture committees urging lawmakers to streamline SNAP eligibility requirements to make these benefits more accessible for students.
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ACE, Associations Tell Congress That Food Insecurity Remains a Problem for Students
News
May 30, 2023
ACE, Associations Tell Congress That Food Insecurity Remains a Problem for Students
News
May 22, 2023
While this is uncharted territory, a default would likely create a great deal of chaos, uncertainty, and harm for institutions and students. ACE has prepared a brief memo exploring how a default might play out on campuses.
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How Defaulting on the National Debt Could Affect Higher Education
News
May 22, 2023
How Defaulting on the National Debt Could Affect Higher Education
Podcast
May 18, 2023
Texas State President Kelly Damphousse explains how he plans to take Texas State University to the next level of research excellence and explores why new funding for higher education can help raise the bar for some colleges in his state.
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Raising the Bar in Texas
Podcast
May 18, 2023
Raising the Bar in Texas
News
May 15, 2023
The Department of Education has issued a response to comments received on the December 2022 Information Collection Request on Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, which mandates that institutions report foreign gifts or contracts worth over $250,000.
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Few Changes Expected to Federal Foreign Gift and Contract Reporting Requirements
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May 15, 2023
Few Changes Expected to Federal Foreign Gift and Contract Reporting Requirements
Podcast
May 11, 2023
Recorded live at the American Council on Education’s recent annual meeting, this episode features Bill Pink and Leslie Gonzales in a conversation about how we can continue to diversify the presidency and why it’s essential.
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Diversifying the College Presidency Is Essential
Podcast
May 11, 2023
Diversifying the College Presidency Is Essential
News
May 8, 2023
ACE and 19 other higher education associations are supporting the Tax-Free Pell Grant Act, which would repeal the taxability of Pell Grants and help hundreds of thousands of low-income Pell Grant recipients access the American Opportunity Tax Credit.
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ACE, Other Associations Support Tax-Free Pell Grant Act
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May 8, 2023
ACE, Other Associations Support Tax-Free Pell Grant Act
Podcast
May 4, 2023
With the deadline to raise the federal debt ceiling fast approaching, Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer explain why the outcome matters to higher ed, including how it will impact budget proposals over the next few months.
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dotEDU Live: Why Should Higher Ed Care About Debt Ceilings and Other Budget Battles?
Podcast
May 4, 2023
dotEDU Live: Why Should Higher Ed Care About Debt Ceilings and Other Budget Battles?
News
May 1, 2023
College Signing Day 2023 is underway, featuring events that began in late April and continue this month as high schools, higher education institutions and communities nationwide celebrate students committed to pursuing an education past high school.
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Celebrate College Signing Day 2023
News
May 1, 2023
Celebrate College Signing Day 2023
Podcast
April 26, 2023
Recorded live at ACE2023, this is the first of two episodes unpacking results from ACE’s new report, The American College President: 2023 Edition.
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Where Are All the Women College Presidents?
Podcast
April 26, 2023
Where Are All the Women College Presidents?
Member Spotlight
April 24, 2023
When deciding where to live, University of Minnesota Twin Cities (UMN) students can opt for housing where they will speak primarily in a Native American language.
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University of Minnesota Sustains Endangered Indigenous Languages Through Immersion Housing
Member Spotlight
April 24, 2023
University of Minnesota Sustains Endangered Indigenous Languages Through Immersion Housing
News
April 24, 2023
A range of sessions at ACE2023, ACE’s Annual Meeting held in April, explored the initiative to reimagine the Carnegie Classifications that the Council has embarked on in partnership with the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
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Efforts to Reimagine the Carnegie Classifications Explored at ACE2023
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April 24, 2023
Efforts to Reimagine the Carnegie Classifications Explored at ACE2023
News
April 21, 2023
As higher education institutions wait for the U.S. Supreme Court to release its decision on two race in admissions cases, ACE is sharing a transcript of the session held at ACE2023 that was aimed at helping campus leaders prepare for the cases’ outcome.
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Preparing for the Supreme Court’s Race in Admissions Ruling
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April 21, 2023
Preparing for the Supreme Court’s Race in Admissions Ruling
News
April 17, 2023
The meeting featured a diverse group of speakers and sessions, including a virtual appearance by Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona as well as Freeman A. Hrabowski III, Laura Helmuth, Lawrence Bacow, Clint Smith, and many others.
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Leaders Gather at ACE2023 to Discuss Higher Education’s Challenges and Successes
News
April 17, 2023
Leaders Gather at ACE2023 to Discuss Higher Education’s Challenges and Successes
Press Release
April 15, 2023
Named in honor of Reginald Wilson, senior scholar emeritus at ACE and founding director of ACE’s Office of Minority Concerns, the award is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated sustained commitment to diversity in higher education.
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ACE Honors Central Washington University’s Anderson Parks With 2023 Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award
Press Release
April 15, 2023
ACE Honors Central Washington University’s Anderson Parks With 2023 Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award
Press Release
April 14, 2023
ACE is proud to announce that Texas Woman’s University and Allan Hancock College in California, are the recipients of the 2023 ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation.
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Texas Woman’s University and Allan Hancock College Receive ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
Press Release
April 14, 2023
Texas Woman’s University and Allan Hancock College Receive ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
Press Release
April 14, 2023
The Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award is bestowed annually to acknowledge the substantial role of mentors in the success of ACE Fellows Program participants. Wilcox, a former Fellow himself, has mentored four Fellows.
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University of California, Riverside Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox Named Winner of 2023 ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award
Press Release
April 14, 2023
University of California, Riverside Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox Named Winner of 2023 ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award
Press Release
April 14, 2023
The American College President: 2023 Edition is the ninth edition of the leading and most comprehensive study of presidents from all types of higher education institutions, public and private, two- and four-year.
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ACE’s American College President Study Finds Higher Ed Leadership Continues Slow March to Parity, Equity
Press Release
April 14, 2023
ACE’s American College President Study Finds Higher Ed Leadership Continues Slow March to Parity, Equity
News
April 10, 2023
​More than 1,000 higher education leaders will gather in Washington, DC from Thursday, April 13 through Saturday, April 15 for ACE2023, ACE's Annual Meeting.
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ACE2023 Set to Open April 13 in Washington, DC
News
April 10, 2023
ACE2023 Set to Open April 13 in Washington, DC
Podcast
April 6, 2023
UGA's Welch Suggs joins the podcast to look at the state of the NIL landscape for student athletes and college campuses.
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Student Athletes and NIL: How We Got Here, and Where It's Going
Podcast
April 6, 2023
Student Athletes and NIL: How We Got Here, and Where It's Going
News
April 3, 2023
On behalf of more than 80 other higher education organizations, ACE sent comments March 29 to the Department of Education about the guidance on third-party servicers that ED released in February.
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ACE, Other Groups Send Comments to ED on Third-Party Servicers Guidance
News
April 3, 2023
ACE, Other Groups Send Comments to ED on Third-Party Servicers Guidance
News
March 31, 2023
ACE and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching have unveiled a new website as part of the effort to reimagine the Carnegie Classifications and modernize the nation’s leading framework for grouping institutions of higher education.
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New Carnegie Classifications Website Launched
News
March 31, 2023
New Carnegie Classifications Website Launched
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.
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Joint Statement by ACE and the American College Health Association on Safeguarding Student Health and Well-being
Statement
March 29, 2023
Joint Statement by ACE and the American College Health Association on Safeguarding Student Health and Well-being
Press Release
March 29, 2023
Lawrence S. Bacow, the outgoing president of Harvard University, will be recognized with the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Lifetime Achievement Award during ACE2023, the Council’s Annual Meeting set for April 13-15 in Washington, DC.
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ACE Lifetime Achievement Award to be Presented to Lawrence S. Bacow During ACE2023
Press Release
March 29, 2023
ACE Lifetime Achievement Award to be Presented to Lawrence S. Bacow During ACE2023
News
March 27, 2023
ACE and a number of other higher education groups submitted comments to ED in support of the the proposal to rescind a provision of the 2020 rule on student religious organizations—and recommend scrapping the rest of the regulation as well.
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ACE, Groups Respond to Education Department’s Proposal to Rewrite Trump Administration’s Free Inquiry Rule
News
March 27, 2023
ACE, Groups Respond to Education Department’s Proposal to Rewrite Trump Administration’s Free Inquiry Rule
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.
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Becoming a Health Promoting Campus: Facilitating Student, Staff, and Faculty Success While Contributing to the Public Good
Member Spotlight
March 23, 2023
Becoming a Health Promoting Campus: Facilitating Student, Staff, and Faculty Success While Contributing to the Public Good
Press Release
March 23, 2023
Both recipients, driven by a desire to help people overcome challenges, are working toward or have completed a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and are planning to pursue graduate degrees.
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ACE, Sophia Learning Name Amberlin Dupre and Joel Riley 2022 Students of the Year
Press Release
March 23, 2023
ACE, Sophia Learning Name Amberlin Dupre and Joel Riley 2022 Students of the Year
Podcast
March 23, 2023
Hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer are joined by their Government Relations colleague Steven Bloom to talk about the troubling trend of elected officials intruding on academic freedom and restricting instruction on divisive concepts.
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dotEDU Live: The Future of Academic Freedom on Campuses; Hope for HEA?
Podcast
March 23, 2023
dotEDU Live: The Future of Academic Freedom on Campuses; Hope for HEA?
News
March 20, 2023
​The deadline to apply for Hillel International's 2023-24 Campus Climate Initiative (CCI) Cohort is May 19, with a rolling selection process.
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Apply Now for Hillel Campus Climate Initiative Cohort
News
March 20, 2023
Apply Now for Hillel Campus Climate Initiative Cohort
Press Release
March 16, 2023
ACE is proud to announce that Soraya M. Coley, president of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, has been selected to receive the 2023 ACE Donna Shavlik Award.
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Soraya M. Coley to Receive 2023 ACE Donna Shavlik Award
Press Release
March 16, 2023
Soraya M. Coley to Receive 2023 ACE Donna Shavlik Award
News
March 13, 2023
​The w​ork underway to reimagine the Carnegie Classification system will be highlighted at ACE2023, ACE's Annual Meeting to be held April 13-15 in Washington, DC.
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Future of the Carnegie Classifications to Be Explored at ACE2023
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March 13, 2023
Future of the Carnegie Classifications to Be Explored at ACE2023
News
March 13, 2023
President Biden released his budget request for FY 2024 last week, which includes $90 billion in discretionary funding for programs at the Department of Education (ED).
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Biden Budget Requests Increase in Pell Grants and More Funding for HBCUs, Renews Call for Free Community College
News
March 13, 2023
Biden Budget Requests Increase in Pell Grants and More Funding for HBCUs, Renews Call for Free Community College
News
March 13, 2023
ACE has published a new brief to help higher education leaders understand what led to the current demand for mental health services, how that’s impacting counseling center staff, and what the new normal looks like for counseling center staff.
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Higher Ed’s Student Mental Health Crisis: Supporting the Counseling Center To Support the Students
News
March 13, 2023
Higher Ed’s Student Mental Health Crisis: Supporting the Counseling Center To Support the Students
Podcast
March 9, 2023
The Education Department’s recent guidance on third-party servicers and OPMs is shining a spotlight on contracts created to expand online offerings. Why did these relationships grow dramatically during the pandemic, and why are they needed now?
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Does Your Campus Outsource Its Online Programs? Prepare for Changes
Podcast
March 9, 2023
Does Your Campus Outsource Its Online Programs? Prepare for Changes
News
March 6, 2023
Several in-depth sessions will unpack the report’s findings and data–highlighting the comprehensive profile of today’s higher education leaders.
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New American College President Study to be Unveiled at ACE2023
News
March 6, 2023
New American College President Study to be Unveiled at ACE2023
News
March 6, 2023
ACE and other higher education groups sent comments to the Department of Education Feb. 27 in response to the December Federal Register notice requesting feedback on recent changes to how colleges and universities report foreign gifts and contracts.
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ACE, Higher Ed Groups Ask Again for Clarification on Foreign Gift and Contract Reporting
News
March 6, 2023
ACE, Higher Ed Groups Ask Again for Clarification on Foreign Gift and Contract Reporting
Press Release
March 2, 2023
ACE's membership also elected Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, PhD, chancellor of The City University of New York, as Board vice-chair along with a slate of new Board members, all of whom also will begin their terms after ACE2023.
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Linda Livingstone, President of Baylor University, to Serve as ACE Board Chair
Press Release
March 2, 2023
Linda Livingstone, President of Baylor University, to Serve as ACE Board Chair
Statement
February 28, 2023
We appreciate the Department of Education’s response to the higher education community's concerns by extending the deadline for institutions to provide comments and report on arrangements with third-party servicers under its recently released guidance.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Education Department Decision to Extend Third-Party Servicers Guidance Deadlines
Statement
February 28, 2023
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Education Department Decision to Extend Third-Party Servicers Guidance Deadlines
News
February 27, 2023
ACE is pleased to announce that U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona will speak at ACE2023, ACE's Annual Meeting set for April 13-15 in Washington, DC.
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ACE2023 to Feature Appearance by Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
News
February 27, 2023
ACE2023 to Feature Appearance by Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
News
February 24, 2023
ACE and PEN America have released a new guide to help higher ed leaders talk with elected officials about not restricting what is taught in college classrooms and the importance of ensuring all everyone on campus feels comfortable airing ideas.
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ACE, PEN America Resource Guide to Help Campus Leaders Make the Case for Academic Freedom and Institutional Autonomy
News
February 24, 2023
ACE, PEN America Resource Guide to Help Campus Leaders Make the Case for Academic Freedom and Institutional Autonomy
Press Release
February 23, 2023
​ACE has selected 36 emerging college and university leaders for the 2023-24 class of the ACE Fellows Program, the longest-running leadership development program in the United States.
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ACE Names 36 Emerging Higher Education Leaders to ACE Fellows Program
Press Release
February 23, 2023
ACE Names 36 Emerging Higher Education Leaders to ACE Fellows Program
Member Spotlight
February 23, 2023
For the past four summers, ACE member University of Maine has partnered with the Maine Department of Labor’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to provide a five-week learning experience called Step Up.
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University of Maine Helps High School Students on the Autism Spectrum Transition to College
Member Spotlight
February 23, 2023
University of Maine Helps High School Students on the Autism Spectrum Transition to College
News
February 21, 2023
The session schedule for ACE2023, ACE's annual meeting to be held April 13-15 in Washington, DC, is now available.
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ACE2023 Session Schedule Now Available
News
February 21, 2023
ACE2023 Session Schedule Now Available
Podcast
February 17, 2023
In this live episode, hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer take audience questions on a range of topics, from the Education Department moving quickly on new regulations to the House hearing on the “crisis” in American education to ChatGPT.
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dotEDU Live: New Rules from ED, Culture War Rhetoric Ramps Up, the End of the COVID Emergency, More
Podcast
February 17, 2023
dotEDU Live: New Rules from ED, Culture War Rhetoric Ramps Up, the End of the COVID Emergency, More
News
February 13, 2023
ACE and 29 other higher education associations have expressed their appreciation to the Department of Education for making “important and long overdue corrections” in its proposal to overhaul the student loan income-driven repayment plan.
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ACE, Groups Call for Overhaul of the Federal Financial Aid System in Comments on Education Department’s Income-driven Repayment Plans
News
February 13, 2023
ACE, Groups Call for Overhaul of the Federal Financial Aid System in Comments on Education Department’s Income-driven Repayment Plans
Podcast
February 9, 2023
PEN America’s Nadine Farid Johnson joins the podcast to talk about the status of “educational gag orders” at the state level, or the legislative efforts to restrict K-12 and college teaching on topics like race, gender, and more.
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The Culture Wars Have Come for American Higher Ed. Again.
Podcast
February 9, 2023
The Culture Wars Have Come for American Higher Ed. Again.
News
February 6, 2023
The Biden administration announced last week that it will end the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies on May 11.
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COVID State of Emergency Ends in May; Federal Pandemic Aid was Key to Supporting Students
News
February 6, 2023
COVID State of Emergency Ends in May; Federal Pandemic Aid was Key to Supporting Students
News
February 6, 2023
Two esteemed university presidents and experienced leaders in higher education round out the major speakers announced for ACE2023, ACE's annual meeting to be held April 13-15 in Washington, DC.
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University Presidents Lawrence Bacow and Jonathan Alger to Speak at ACE2023
News
February 6, 2023
University Presidents Lawrence Bacow and Jonathan Alger to Speak at ACE2023
News
February 2, 2023
Educational benefits are vital for ensuring that veterans can succeed in higher education. In terms of funding and number of beneficiaries, the Post–9/11 GI Bill is the largest of the VA's benefit programs.
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Supporting Veterans Through the Post–9/11 GI Bill
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February 2, 2023
Supporting Veterans Through the Post–9/11 GI Bill
News
January 27, 2023
Nearly a month into the 118th Congress, committee assignments are still being finalized, although the picture is relatively clear for education.
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Committees for the 118th Congress Take Shape
News
January 27, 2023
Committees for the 118th Congress Take Shape
News
January 27, 2023
Why does community engagement rhetoric often fall short of practice? How can higher education institutions turn rhetoric into action? These topics and more will be examined in this webinar.
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Registration Open for Webinar on Action-Oriented Community Engagement
News
January 27, 2023
Registration Open for Webinar on Action-Oriented Community Engagement
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