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October 8, 2026
Register now to gain the Early Bird discount rate for the ACE Experience 2027 (ACEx2027) before it ends at midnight, Oct. 14.
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Last Chance to Take Advantage of ACEx2027 Early Bird Rates
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October 8, 2026
Last Chance to Take Advantage of ACEx2027 Early Bird Rates
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October 8, 2026
Colleges and universities would have to pay $70,000 for each international student they recommend for Optional Practical Training (OPT) under a Trump administration proposal announced Oct. 7.
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DHS Proposes New OPT Fee as International Students Face New Restrictions
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October 8, 2026
DHS Proposes New OPT Fee as International Students Face New Restrictions
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October 5, 2026
The proposed rule would allow J-1 participation to end immediately after a visa is revoked, leaving international students and scholars with little opportunity to challenge the decision.
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New J-1 Visa Proposal Raises Concerns for International Students and Scholars
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October 5, 2026
New J-1 Visa Proposal Raises Concerns for International Students and Scholars
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October 5, 2026
Nearly $70 million for foreign language and international education programs is at stake in the administration’s latest rescissions package, raising new questions about the future of congressionally approved funding.
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Higher Ed Groups Ask Congress to Reverse Rescissions Targeting International Education
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October 5, 2026
Higher Ed Groups Ask Congress to Reverse Rescissions Targeting International Education
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September 25, 2026
​ACE and 18 other higher education associations are urging DHS to withdraw a proposed rule that would impose a $103,265 fee on H-1B petitions, warning that the extraordinary cost could make it harder for the US to attract and retain international talent.
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New H-1B Fee Could Discourage Employers From Hiring International Graduates
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September 25, 2026
New H-1B Fee Could Discourage Employers From Hiring International Graduates
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September 25, 2026
ACE and 39 higher education associations urge ED to withdraw proposed changes to its grant regulations, warning that the revisions would expand the department’s authority over federal grants and weaken merit-based review.
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ACE, Higher Ed Groups Urge Education Department to Withdraw Proposed Grant Rule
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September 25, 2026
ACE, Higher Ed Groups Urge Education Department to Withdraw Proposed Grant Rule
Press Release
September 23, 2026
A new report explores how colleges can expand CPL to welcome service members into their academic programs and effectively support them as they seek a degree.
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New Report Highlights Opportunities for Higher Ed to Expand CPL for Military Learners
Press Release
September 23, 2026
New Report Highlights Opportunities for Higher Ed to Expand CPL for Military Learners
Podcast
September 22, 2026
In the last episode of Season 7, the dotEDU hosts break down what campuses should expect on higher ed policy in the months ahead of the midterm elections.
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Appropriations, Visas, Accreditation ... and It’s Only September
Podcast
September 22, 2026
Appropriations, Visas, Accreditation ... and It’s Only September
News
September 18, 2026
​The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee will mark up the bipartisan No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 (S. 4428) on Sept. 24, legislation intended to stop bad actors using fake or stolen identities from obtaining federal student aid
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Senate Panel Takes Up Bill to Strengthen Student Aid Fraud Protections
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September 18, 2026
Senate Panel Takes Up Bill to Strengthen Student Aid Fraud Protections
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September 18, 2026
The proposal could significantly change what institutions are expected to demonstrate during the accreditation process and add new compliance responsibilities for campuses.
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ACE, Other Groups Submit Comments on Accreditation Proposal
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September 18, 2026
ACE, Other Groups Submit Comments on Accreditation Proposal
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September 18, 2026
The ACE Experience 2027 (ACEx2027) will feature presentations of awards honoring the work of individuals, institutions, and programs that improve higher education for the benefit of our institutions and students.
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ACEx2027 to Honor Vital Higher Education Accomplishments
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September 18, 2026
ACEx2027 to Honor Vital Higher Education Accomplishments
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September 18, 2026
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a DHS rule that would have ended the longstanding “duration of status” system for international students and exchange visitors.
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Federal Court Blocks DHS Rule Ending Duration of Status for International Students
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September 18, 2026
Federal Court Blocks DHS Rule Ending Duration of Status for International Students
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September 10, 2026
International students are heading into another difficult fall, with new immigration restrictions taking effect just as applications and enrollment are already falling.
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International Students Face New Immigration Hurdles This Year
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September 10, 2026
International Students Face New Immigration Hurdles This Year
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September 10, 2026
Public perceptions about value and long-term financial viability are the most pressing issues for higher education leaders who responded to the latest ACE Pulse Point survey.
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ACE Survey: Financial Viability and Perceptions of Value are Top of Mind for Higher Ed Leaders
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September 10, 2026
ACE Survey: Financial Viability and Perceptions of Value are Top of Mind for Higher Ed Leaders
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September 3, 2026
From the ACE Annual Meeting to the Council of Fellows Networking Event and Women’s Network Leadership Conference, to an exclusive forum for presidents and chancellors, join us in DC for the ACE Experience 2027 (ACEx2027)
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Calling All Higher Education Leaders: Registration Open for ACEx2027
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September 3, 2026
Calling All Higher Education Leaders: Registration Open for ACEx2027
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August 27, 2026
The Department of Education and National Science Foundation are moving ahead with changes to their grant policies that reflect the Trump administration’s proposed overhaul of federal grantmaking.
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ED, NSF Move to Implement Elements of Pending OMB Grant Proposal
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August 27, 2026
ED, NSF Move to Implement Elements of Pending OMB Grant Proposal
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August 17, 2026
Congress returns in September with fiscal year 2027 funding unfinished, setting up another compressed appropriations fight over education, research, student aid, and other programs.
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Fall 2026 Federal Higher Education Policy Outlook
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August 17, 2026
Fall 2026 Federal Higher Education Policy Outlook
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August 10, 2026
​​​Education Secretary Linda McMahon last week issued a national call to action to college and university leaders outlining the Trump administration’s priorities for higher education.
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ED Issues National Call to Action
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August 10, 2026
ED Issues National Call to Action
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August 3, 2026
A spending bill released by the Senate Appropriations Committee would delay implementation of the Trump administration's proposed overhaul of federal grants regulations, which drew more than 50,000 overwhelmingly negative public comments.
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Senate Spending Bill Would Temporarily Block OMB's Federal Grants Overhaul
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August 3, 2026
Senate Spending Bill Would Temporarily Block OMB's Federal Grants Overhaul
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July 31, 2026
​​​​​ACE and a group of other higher ed associations urged the ED to withdraw its proposal to rescind the regulations governing the Title VI International Education Programs and the Fulbright-Hays Program.
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ACE, Others Urge ED to Preserve Title VI Regulatory Framework
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July 31, 2026
ACE, Others Urge ED to Preserve Title VI Regulatory Framework
Issue Brief
July 30, 2026
The Education Department's latest nonpayment rate data shows student loan repayment status for borrowers who entered repayment since January 2020 and were in a repayment, deferment, forbearance, delinquent, or default as of mid-May 2025.
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Student Loan Nonpayment Rates and Cohort Default Risk
Issue Brief
July 30, 2026
Student Loan Nonpayment Rates and Cohort Default Risk
Podcast
July 28, 2026
In the last episode of Season 7, the dotEDU hosts break down what campuses should expect on higher ed policy in the months ahead of the midterm elections.
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Predicting an Unpredictable Fall for Higher Ed
Podcast
July 28, 2026
Predicting an Unpredictable Fall for Higher Ed
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July 27, 2026
ACE and 26 other higher education associations have filed an amicus brief in the latest step in a legal fight over the Trump administration's decision to freeze more than $2.2 billion in the university's federal research grants.
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ACE, Higher Ed Associations Back Harvard University in Appeal Over Research Funding Freeze
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July 27, 2026
ACE, Higher Ed Associations Back Harvard University in Appeal Over Research Funding Freeze
Press Release
July 15, 2026
ACE’s membership also elected Robert W. Iuliano​, president of Gettysburg College, as Boa​rd vice-chair, and also elected a slate​​ of new Board members, all of whom also will begin their terms on Oct. 1, 2026.
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NOVA President Anne Kress to Serve as ACE Board Chair
Press Release
July 15, 2026
NOVA President Anne Kress to Serve as ACE Board Chair
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July 15, 2026
ACE and over 60 other higher education associations have submitted formal comments opposing a proposed federal rule that would significantly expand political appointees' control over the awarding, administration, and termination of federal grants.
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Higher Ed Groups Warn OMB Rule Would Shift Grant Decisions From Merit to Politics
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July 15, 2026
Higher Ed Groups Warn OMB Rule Would Shift Grant Decisions From Merit to Politics
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July 13, 2026
ACE and the Council for Opportunity in Education sent a joint letter to the departments of Education and Labor last week, raising concerns about proposed changes to the TRIO Talent Search and Educational Opportunity Centers competitions.
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ACE, COE Warn Proposed TRIO Changes Would Undermine Decades of College Access Success
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July 13, 2026
ACE, COE Warn Proposed TRIO Changes Would Undermine Decades of College Access Success
Podcast
July 7, 2026
NASFAA President Melanie Storey joins hosts Mushtaq Gunja and Jon Fansmith to talk about the challenges campuses are facing in implementing the new student financial aid rules from the Department of Education.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Reaches Financial Aid Offices
Podcast
July 7, 2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill Reaches Financial Aid Offices
News
July 6, 2026
As colleges and universities prepare for the upcoming fall semester and the 2026 midterm elections, ACE has released an updated issue brief: Voting and College Political Campaign Related- Activities in America’s 250th Year.
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ACE Releases New Guidance to Help Campuses Protect Civic Engagement During the 2026 Election Cycle
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July 6, 2026
ACE Releases New Guidance to Help Campuses Protect Civic Engagement During the 2026 Election Cycle
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July 6, 2026
In a separate development, two federal courts block the department's new limits on Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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ED Finalizes Rule Tying Federal Aid to Graduate Earnings
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July 6, 2026
ED Finalizes Rule Tying Federal Aid to Graduate Earnings
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June 29, 2026
A sweeping set of student loan changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) takes effect this week, reshaping repayment options, borrowing limits and federal aid eligibility for millions of students and their families.
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Professional Degree Definition Remains Contested as Student Loan Changes Take Effect July 1
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June 29, 2026
Professional Degree Definition Remains Contested as Student Loan Changes Take Effect July 1
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June 22, 2026
ACE has released a new issue brief clarifying federal ethics rules for hosting members of Congress and executive branch officials on campus, as colleges and universities navigate today's complex political climate.
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New ACE Guidance Helps Colleges Navigate Ethics Rules for Campus Visits
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June 22, 2026
New ACE Guidance Helps Colleges Navigate Ethics Rules for Campus Visits
Podcast
June 22, 2026
The dotEDU hosts break down the latest move to dismantle ED, along with updates on the House FY 2027 spending bill, changes to the rules for how federal grants are awarded, and more.
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The Future of the Education Department's Civil Rights Investigations
Podcast
June 22, 2026
The Future of the Education Department's Civil Rights Investigations
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June 15, 2026
The House Appropriations Committee voted 34 to 28 last week to advance an education funding bill that could force colleges and universities to grapple with significantly reduced federal support.
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Higher Education Faces New Spending Limits as House Appropriations Bill Advances
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June 15, 2026
Higher Education Faces New Spending Limits as House Appropriations Bill Advances
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June 11, 2026
The 2025 CIRP Freshman Survey features key insights about how entering college students are approaching higher education in a changing context in which questions about cost, value, well-being, and future opportunities are becoming even more important.
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2025 Freshman Survey Shines Light on Views of Entering College Students
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June 11, 2026
2025 Freshman Survey Shines Light on Views of Entering College Students
Press Release
June 8, 2026
ACE held its third annual convening of the ACE Commission on Faith-Based Colleges and Universities today at The Catholic University of America, gathering leaders from faith-based higher education institutions from across the country.
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ACE Commission on FBCUs Convenes National Leaders to Model Civil Dialogue on Campuses
Press Release
June 8, 2026
ACE Commission on FBCUs Convenes National Leaders to Model Civil Dialogue on Campuses
News
June 8, 2026
A new proposal from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seeks to centralize authority over federal grantmaking, introducing significant changes to how research projects are evaluated and managed.
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White House Proposal Signals Major Shift for U.S. Research Enterprise
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June 8, 2026
White House Proposal Signals Major Shift for U.S. Research Enterprise
Podcast
June 3, 2026
The hosts talk live to an audience of ACE Fellows about the White House's new proposal to rewrite the rulebook that governs how campuses manage federal grant funds, along with other policy developments in Washington that affect higher education.
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New Grant Rules, Accreditation, and the Summer Policy Outlook
Podcast
June 3, 2026
New Grant Rules, Accreditation, and the Summer Policy Outlook
Press Release
May 27, 2026
Jonathan Alger has been appointed the inaugural America 250 Fellow, a fellowship created to advance the role of higher education in strengthening democratic institutions, civic learning, and informed citizenship as the country marks its 250th anniversary.
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Jonathan Alger Named Inaugural America 250 Fellow in Historic ACE–AAC&U Collaboration
Press Release
May 27, 2026
Jonathan Alger Named Inaugural America 250 Fellow in Historic ACE–AAC&U Collaboration
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May 27, 2026
The capstone of ACE’s Building Pathways series brought together campus, civic and business leaders, and students at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria, VA.
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Building Pathways Summit Explores Transformative Potential of Higher Education to Forge Futures
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May 27, 2026
Building Pathways Summit Explores Transformative Potential of Higher Education to Forge Futures
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May 22, 2026
The Department of Education's Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization negotiated rulemaking committee reached a final consensus yesterday on a slate of regulatory changes, setting the stage for an overhaul of federal oversight in higher education.
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Negotiators Pass Draft Rules to Overhaul College Accreditation
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May 22, 2026
Negotiators Pass Draft Rules to Overhaul College Accreditation
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May 22, 2026
ACE and nearly 40 other higher education associations submitted comments to the Department of Education urging critical adjustments to a newly proposed accountability framework.
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Higher Education Groups Urge Changes to Proposed Federal Accountability Framework
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May 22, 2026
Higher Education Groups Urge Changes to Proposed Federal Accountability Framework
Annual Meeting
May 20, 2026
Proposals will soon be accepted for conducting sessions at next year’s ACE Annual Meeting, part of the ACE Experience 2027 (ACEx2027), March 3–7, 2027, in DC.
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Get Ready to Submit Your Proposals for ACEx2027!
Annual Meeting
May 20, 2026
Get Ready to Submit Your Proposals for ACEx2027!
Podcast
May 13, 2026
Julia Adams, co-chair of Yale University’s Committee on Trust in Higher Education, joins the podcast to discuss the committee’s year-long study and its 20 recommendations for restoring public confidence in colleges and universities nationwide.
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What Will It Take to Rebuild Trust in Higher Education?
Podcast
May 13, 2026
What Will It Take to Rebuild Trust in Higher Education?
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May 11, 2026
After events in Richmond, Kalamazoo, and Lehigh Valley, and a national webinar, a May 26 in-person summit in Alexandria, VA, will serve as the capstone event for ACE Building Pathways series.
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ACE’s Building Pathways Summit Caps Year-Long Series of State-Focused Convenings
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May 11, 2026
ACE’s Building Pathways Summit Caps Year-Long Series of State-Focused Convenings
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May 8, 2026
ACE and 31 other national higher education associations are urging the State Department in a May 5 letter to prioritize student and scholar visa processing during the peak season of spring-through-August.
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ACE Urges State Department to Prioritize Student Visa Processing Ahead of Fall
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May 8, 2026
ACE Urges State Department to Prioritize Student Visa Processing Ahead of Fall
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May 5, 2026
The current successes and unlimited potential of higher education as an economic engine driving development and strengthening communities throughout Pennsylvania were the focuses of an April 28 convening of ACE’s Building Pathways initiative.
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ACE’s Building Pathways Initiative Examines the Ecosystem of Economic Growth Through Higher Education in Pennsylvania
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May 5, 2026
ACE’s Building Pathways Initiative Examines the Ecosystem of Economic Growth Through Higher Education in Pennsylvania
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May 1, 2026
ED has finalized regulations implementing the graduate and professional student loan limits enacted in the OBBB, holding firm to a narrow definition of professional degree programs despite critical public comments and bipartisan opposition from Congress.
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Education Department’s Final Rule on Financial Aid Locks in Restrictive Graduate Loan Limits
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May 1, 2026
Education Department’s Final Rule on Financial Aid Locks in Restrictive Graduate Loan Limits
News
April 24, 2026
The Department of Education has released its proposed rule on program-level accountability under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, advancing a framework that would tie federal student aid eligibility to graduate earnings outcomes.
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ED Proposes Accountability Framework with Tight Timeline, Expanded Penalties
News
April 24, 2026
ED Proposes Accountability Framework with Tight Timeline, Expanded Penalties
Podcast
April 21, 2026
Kimberly Jones joined the hosts to discuss how new Department of Education grant proposals could drastically reduce federal TRIO programs and fundamentally undermine their core mission of providing college access.
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Continuing the College Access Conversation
Podcast
April 21, 2026
Continuing the College Access Conversation
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April 20, 2026
The Education Department showed no sign of compromise during the first week of its accreditation negotiated rulemaking, despite significant pushback from negotiators on its sweeping proposed changes to accreditation standards.
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ED Pushes Ahead on Accreditation Overhaul Despite Negotiator Pushback
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April 20, 2026
ED Pushes Ahead on Accreditation Overhaul Despite Negotiator Pushback
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