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May 16, 2022
ACE has partnered with the Department of Education for a webinar May 25 where campus leaders will answer questions and discuss how they are successfully using federal COVID-relief funds for student mental health and well-being.
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WEBINAR: Addressing Student Mental Health With Federal Relief Dollars
News
May 16, 2022
WEBINAR: Addressing Student Mental Health With Federal Relief Dollars
News
May 9, 2022
ACE, in collaboration with rpk GROUP, is set to launch a workshop that will prepare higher education leaders to implement innovative business models, as they guide their institutions into a post-pandemic world.
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Spots Still Available for Creating Sustainable Business Models Workshop
News
May 9, 2022
Spots Still Available for Creating Sustainable Business Models Workshop
Podcast
May 5, 2022
Community colleges saw steep declines in enrollment during the pandemic. Grand Rapids Community College Pres. Bill Pink shares how he used federal and state dollars to invest in helping students continue their college journey.
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Federal Dollars, Creative Leaders Help Two-Year Colleges Post-COVID
Podcast
May 5, 2022
Federal Dollars, Creative Leaders Help Two-Year Colleges Post-COVID
News
May 2, 2022
Nearly 50 attendees explored how to meet the urgent need for agile leadership at the hybrid summit held April 22 on the Gallaudet University campus in Washington DC.
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Leaders Explore Innovative Methods at Agile Administrators Summit
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May 2, 2022
Leaders Explore Innovative Methods at Agile Administrators Summit
News
April 25, 2022
Members of the Student Aid Alliance sent a letter April 19 to House and Senate education appropriators, asking them to continue their commitment of “strong bipartisan support for federal student aid” as the FY 2023 appropriations process begins.
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Student Aid Alliance Urges Congress to Continue Supporting Student Aid Programs, Double Pell Grants
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April 25, 2022
Student Aid Alliance Urges Congress to Continue Supporting Student Aid Programs, Double Pell Grants
Podcast
April 21, 2022
Congress comes back to DC next week to a full agenda and an attention span increasingly absorbed by the midterm elections. What’s in store for higher education?
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The Higher Ed Agenda as Congress Returns From Spring Break
Podcast
April 21, 2022
The Higher Ed Agenda as Congress Returns From Spring Break
News
April 15, 2022
Presidents and other campus leaders from more than 40 institutions came away from a two-day summit in New York City April 11-12 equipped with tools for combating campus antisemitism.
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ACE, AJC, Hillel, Collaborate on Summit to Combat Campus Antisemitism
News
April 15, 2022
ACE, AJC, Hillel, Collaborate on Summit to Combat Campus Antisemitism
News
April 11, 2022
High schools, higher education institutions, and communities nationwide are preparing for College Signing Day, a series of events throughout May celebrating all students committed to pursuing an education past high school.
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Colleges, High Schools Gear Up for College Signing Day
News
April 11, 2022
Colleges, High Schools Gear Up for College Signing Day
Press Release
April 11, 2022
ACE, in partnership with The US-UK Fulbright Commission, is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Global Challenges Teaching Awards (GCTA), part of a program aimed at increasing access to global learning for students across the Atlantic .
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ACE, US-UK Fulbright Commission Announce Global Challenges Teaching Award Winners
Press Release
April 11, 2022
ACE, US-UK Fulbright Commission Announce Global Challenges Teaching Award Winners
Podcast
April 7, 2022
Guest host Stephanie Giesecke from NAICU joins the podcast to talk about the Biden budget for the upcoming fiscal year and the prospects for increasing funding for Pell Grants.
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dotEDU Brief: Student Loan Repayment on Pause (Again); Is Double Pell in the Cards?
Podcast
April 7, 2022
dotEDU Brief: Student Loan Repayment on Pause (Again); Is Double Pell in the Cards?
News
March 30, 2022
The Biden administration has released its budget blueprint for FY 2023, proposing a substantial increase for Pell Grants and more funding for historically under-resourced higher education institutions.
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President’s Budget for FY 2023 Seeks to Double Pell Grants, but in a Multi-Year Process
News
March 30, 2022
President’s Budget for FY 2023 Seeks to Double Pell Grants, but in a Multi-Year Process
Statement
March 28, 2022
We commend President Biden for his FY 2023 budget proposals to increase the maximum Pell Grant by $2,175 and expand existing institutional aid grants to HBCUs, TCUs, HSIs, and other minority-serving institutions.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on President Biden’s Proposed FY 2023 Budget
Statement
March 28, 2022
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on President Biden’s Proposed FY 2023 Budget
News
March 28, 2022
​The 2021-23 ACE Learner Success Laboratory (LSL) cohort gathered March 18 to learn about data collection best practices, check in on their lab progress, and network with peers for the second milestone meeting of their lab journey.
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Second Learner Success Lab Cohort Reaches a New Milestone
News
March 28, 2022
Second Learner Success Lab Cohort Reaches a New Milestone
Podcast
March 25, 2022
ACE Senior Vice President Terry Hartle joins host Sarah Spreitzer to discuss Congress’s last-minute push to pass the FY 2022 omnibus spending package and what it means for higher education ED's final negotiated rulemaking session.
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Congress Springs Forward and Passes Spending Bill; New Regulations Coming
Podcast
March 25, 2022
Congress Springs Forward and Passes Spending Bill; New Regulations Coming
News
March 21, 2022
After a virtual kick-off meeting last fall, dozens of representatives of the 2021-23 ACE Internationalization Lab cohort gathered in Washington, DC, and online last week with ACE staff and lab advisors.
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Hybrid Meeting of ACE Internationalization Lab Cohort 19 Sparks Conversation
News
March 21, 2022
Hybrid Meeting of ACE Internationalization Lab Cohort 19 Sparks Conversation
Podcast
March 17, 2022
Linda Livingstone joins the podcast to break down how the NCAA is working to change with the times, its recent shift on issues such as name, image and likeness, and how the recently adopted NCAA constitution will affect student-athletes moving forward.
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Baylor President on the Changing World of College Athletics
Podcast
March 17, 2022
Baylor President on the Changing World of College Athletics
News
March 15, 2022
President Biden has signed a $1.5 trillion spending bill that funds the government through the end of September, a package that includes all 12 annual appropriations bills for FY 2022 along with $13.6 billion in support for Ukraine.
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Biden Signs Major Spending Bill That Includes $400 Increase for Pell Grants
News
March 15, 2022
Biden Signs Major Spending Bill That Includes $400 Increase for Pell Grants
Press Release
March 15, 2022
ACE has selected 46 emerging college and university leaders for the 2022-23 class of the ACE Fellows Program, the longest-running leadership development program in the United States.
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ACE Names 46 Emerging Higher Education Leaders to ACE Fellows Program
Press Release
March 15, 2022
ACE Names 46 Emerging Higher Education Leaders to ACE Fellows Program
News
March 10, 2022
Close to 900 members and leaders of the higher education community convened in San Diego for the first in-person ACE Annual Meeting since the pandemic.
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That’s a Wrap on ACE2022, ACE’s Annual Meeting in San Diego
News
March 10, 2022
That’s a Wrap on ACE2022, ACE’s Annual Meeting in San Diego
Press Release
March 8, 2022
The award is presented annually to an individual who has made outstanding contributions and demonstrated sustained commitment to diversity in higher education.
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ACE Honors San Diego Community College’s Carlos O. Cortez With 2022 Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award
Press Release
March 8, 2022
ACE Honors San Diego Community College’s Carlos O. Cortez With 2022 Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award
Press Release
March 7, 2022
Giovanna Grantham, an IT consultant, and Casey Dunn, a U.S. Army staff sergeant and cadet, are ACE's 2021 Students of the Year.
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ACE Names Giovanna Grantham and Casey Dunn 2021 Students of the Year
Press Release
March 7, 2022
ACE Names Giovanna Grantham and Casey Dunn 2021 Students of the Year
News
March 7, 2022
The Biden administration has announced that it will allow Ukrainians who are in the United States as of March 1 to remain in the country for 18 months under a designation known as Temporary Protected Status.
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Biden Administration Extends Temporary Protected Status to Ukrainians in the U.S.
News
March 7, 2022
Biden Administration Extends Temporary Protected Status to Ukrainians in the U.S.
News
March 7, 2022
In partnership with ACE, the TIAA Institute is pleased to announce that Cuyahoga Community College President Alex Johnson has won the 2022 TIAA Institute Theodore M. Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence in Higher Education.
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ACE, TIAA Institute Honor Cuyahoga Community College President with 2022 Hesburgh Award
News
March 7, 2022
ACE, TIAA Institute Honor Cuyahoga Community College President with 2022 Hesburgh Award
News
March 7, 2022
ACE and more than 90 other higher education groups have released a statement on the importance of preserving free and open academic inquiry and debate on campus.
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Open Academic Inquiry and Vigorous Debate Are Core Values of Higher Education, Organizations Write
News
March 7, 2022
Open Academic Inquiry and Vigorous Debate Are Core Values of Higher Education, Organizations Write
News
March 7, 2022
Register for a two-part online workshop to learn strategies to rejuvenate staff, March 15 and 29.
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Panelists Explore Methods to Combat Employee Burnout, Improve Morale
News
March 7, 2022
Panelists Explore Methods to Combat Employee Burnout, Improve Morale
Press Release
March 7, 2022
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.
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Southern Connecticut State University President Joe Bertolino Named Winner of ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award
Press Release
March 7, 2022
Southern Connecticut State University President Joe Bertolino Named Winner of ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award
Press Release
March 6, 2022
The award was created to recognize institutions that have responded to higher education challenges in innovative and creative ways and achieved dramatic changes in a relatively brief period. It includes a $10,000 prize.
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The University of North Dakota and MassBay Community College Receive ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
Press Release
March 6, 2022
The University of North Dakota and MassBay Community College Receive ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
Statement
March 1, 2022
President Biden will propose an increase of at least $2,000 to the maximum Pell Grant and an expansion of institutional aid grants to HBCUs, TCUs, HSIs and other minority-serving institutions during tonight’s State of the Union address.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on State of the Union Higher Education Proposals
Statement
March 1, 2022
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on State of the Union Higher Education Proposals
News
February 28, 2022
Hundreds of higher education leaders will gather in San Diego from Saturday, March 5 through Monday, March 7 for ACE2022, ACE’s Annual Meeting.
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ACE2022 Set to Open March 5 in San Diego
News
February 28, 2022
ACE2022 Set to Open March 5 in San Diego
Podcast
February 24, 2022
Host Sarah Spreitzer and ACE Senior Vice President Terry Hartle discuss the myriad regulations waiting to be finalized at the Education Department and other federal agencies.
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Title IX, DACA, Gainful Employment: New Rules Coming for Higher Ed
Podcast
February 24, 2022
Title IX, DACA, Gainful Employment: New Rules Coming for Higher Ed
News
February 22, 2022
Sign up for March 2 Shared Equity Leadership Webinar and Learning Circles
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Make Equity Everyone’s Work: ACE, USC Report Helps Leaders Structure Shared Equity Leadership
News
February 22, 2022
Make Equity Everyone’s Work: ACE, USC Report Helps Leaders Structure Shared Equity Leadership
News
February 18, 2022
ACE is collaborating with the Department of State and other higher education associations to host a Feb. 28 webinar about the upcoming U.S.-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders Summit.
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Register Now: Feb. 28 Webinar With State Department on Higher Ed Opportunities at U.S.-ASEAN Summit
News
February 18, 2022
Register Now: Feb. 28 Webinar With State Department on Higher Ed Opportunities at U.S.-ASEAN Summit
News
February 16, 2022
Also focused on advancing women leaders in higher education, the ACE State Network Leadership Award goes to Higher Education Resource Services.
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Deborah F. Stanley to Receive 2022 ACE Donna Shavlik Award
News
February 16, 2022
Deborah F. Stanley to Receive 2022 ACE Donna Shavlik Award
News
February 14, 2022
ACE and 63 other organizations today requested that Congress immediately take steps to support and protect historically Black colleges and universities following the recent wave of bomb threats.
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Higher Education Community Calls on Congress to Address Threats to HBCUs
News
February 14, 2022
Higher Education Community Calls on Congress to Address Threats to HBCUs
Podcast
February 10, 2022
NACAC's Angel Pérez and Terri Taylor of Lumina Foundation visit the podcast to talk about how broad-based, systemic change is the only path to true change in college admissions.
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Reimagining College Admissions Through an Equity Lens
Podcast
February 10, 2022
Reimagining College Admissions Through an Equity Lens
Press Release
February 9, 2022
The work will include how the Classifications can help to address the national imperative to improve social and economic mobility.
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The Carnegie Foundation and ACE Announce Partnership on the Carnegie Classifications
Press Release
February 9, 2022
The Carnegie Foundation and ACE Announce Partnership on the Carnegie Classifications
News
February 9, 2022
Institutions interested in building comprehensive strategies and learning evidence-based practices for learner success are encouraged to apply for the next cohort of ACE’s Learner Success Lab (LSL).
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ACE’S Learner Success Lab Can Prepare You for Your Future Students
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February 9, 2022
ACE’S Learner Success Lab Can Prepare You for Your Future Students
News
February 7, 2022
Engage in a discussion about the future of campus internationalization in the United States.
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ACE2022 to Feature International-Focused Sessions
News
February 7, 2022
ACE2022 to Feature International-Focused Sessions
News
February 7, 2022
The bill authorizes increased funding for the National Science Foundation and other research priorities, and aims to strengthen STEM education programs, boost American economic competitiveness, and enhance research security.
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House Passes America COMPETES Act
News
February 7, 2022
House Passes America COMPETES Act
News
February 7, 2022
This year’s ACE/AIEA Internationalization Collaborative will focus on “Mobilizing Synergies Between Internationalization and DEI” and will feature discussions of key issues, critical questions, and emerging best practices around this theme.
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Speakers and Agenda Announced for 2022 ACE AIEA Collaborative
News
February 7, 2022
Speakers and Agenda Announced for 2022 ACE AIEA Collaborative
Statement
February 3, 2022
We stand with our students and colleagues in solidarity against the deplorable and cowardly bomb threats against Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Threats Against HBCUs
Statement
February 3, 2022
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Threats Against HBCUs
News
January 31, 2022
Colleges and universities ready to transform their campuses’ approaches to global educat​ion should apply now for the next cohort of ACE’s Internationalization Laboratory.
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ACE’s Internationalization Lab Turns 20
News
January 31, 2022
ACE’s Internationalization Lab Turns 20
News
January 31, 2022
The bill would authorize increased funding for the NSF and other research priorities, strengthen STEM education programs, and boost American economic competitiveness and enhance research security.
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House Unveils Bill to Boost Economic Competitiveness, Enhance Research Security
News
January 31, 2022
House Unveils Bill to Boost Economic Competitiveness, Enhance Research Security
Podcast
January 27, 2022
ACE Senior Vice President Terry Hartle joins hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer of the ACE government relations team to discuss what Congress still needs to finish from 2021.
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Higher Ed in 2022: Unfinished Business and Election Year Politics
Podcast
January 27, 2022
Higher Ed in 2022: Unfinished Business and Election Year Politics
News
January 24, 2022
The White House has announced a number of positive changes to programs for international students and scholars in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
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DHS, State Announce Regulatory Changes to Attract More International Students and Scholars
News
January 24, 2022
DHS, State Announce Regulatory Changes to Attract More International Students and Scholars
News
January 24, 2022
A new analysis of ACE's HEERF survey from fall 2021 finds that the federal relief funds were especially critical for lower-resourced institutions and their students, many of whom come from lower-income backgrounds.
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Federal COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funding Critical to Underserved Students
News
January 24, 2022
Federal COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funding Critical to Underserved Students
News
January 24, 2022
Among the sessions at ACE2022, ACE’s annual meeting set for March 5-7 in San Diego, are the always popular concurrent sessions conducted by editors from The Chronicle of Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed.
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ACE2022 to Feature Sessions on Higher Ed Trends, What Keeps Presidents Up at Night
News
January 24, 2022
ACE2022 to Feature Sessions on Higher Ed Trends, What Keeps Presidents Up at Night
Podcast
January 14, 2022
Michelle Deutchman, executive director of the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement returns to the podcast to talk about a range of issues related to critical race theory and academic freedom.
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Debates on Critical Race Theory, Academic Freedom Are Not Going Away
Podcast
January 14, 2022
Debates on Critical Race Theory, Academic Freedom Are Not Going Away
News
January 14, 2022
As the pandemic continues to create uncertainty within higher education and on campuses, ACE’s latest Pulse Point survey of college and university presidents looked at how they view the changing demographics of students enrolled at their institutions.
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Pulse Point Survey Explores President’s Views of Enrollment Trends and Pell Grants
News
January 14, 2022
Pulse Point Survey Explores President’s Views of Enrollment Trends and Pell Grants
News
January 10, 2022
Campus leaders can now register for a new workshop that will examine evidence-based practices on how to intentionally implement and advance programs that increase Latino student success.
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Register Now: Find What Works for Latino Students
News
January 10, 2022
Register Now: Find What Works for Latino Students
News
January 10, 2022
​Register now for the ACE annual meeting March 5-7 in San Diego.
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Final ACE2022 Plenary Speaker Announced, Full Slate of Sessions Now Scheduled
News
January 10, 2022
Final ACE2022 Plenary Speaker Announced, Full Slate of Sessions Now Scheduled
News
January 7, 2022
ACE is collaborating with the International Association of Universities on a free webinar Jan. 18 examining how college and university associations across the globe can collaborate and complement each other—and how they influence
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Webinar: The Global Role of Higher Education Associations
News
January 7, 2022
Webinar: The Global Role of Higher Education Associations
News
January 4, 2022
In good news for international students, the Department of State announced before the holiday break that consular offices would have more flexibility in determining non-immigrant intent for F-1 and M-1 student visa applicants
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Biden Administration Revises Regulations to Ease Entry for International Students
News
January 4, 2022
Biden Administration Revises Regulations to Ease Entry for International Students
News
December 17, 2021
Register now for the ACE Annual Meeting March 5-7 in San Diego.
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ACE2022 Closing Plenary to Tackle Online Learning Environment
News
December 17, 2021
ACE2022 Closing Plenary to Tackle Online Learning Environment
News
December 17, 2021
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has granted an extension to April 30, 2022, of the COVID-19 related flexibilities related to Form I-9 compliance.
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Federal Government Extends I-9 Compliance Flexibility
News
December 17, 2021
Federal Government Extends I-9 Compliance Flexibility
News
December 17, 2021
ACE’s latest Pulse Point survey of college and university presidents—the second of this fall term—looked at how political discourse about the pandemic has affected their institution’s ability to implement COVID-19 mitigation measures on campus.
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Pulse Point Survey Explores Politicization of COVID-19 Vaccines’ Impact on Colleges
News
December 17, 2021
Pulse Point Survey Explores Politicization of COVID-19 Vaccines’ Impact on Colleges
Podcast
December 16, 2021
ACE Senior Vice President Terry Hartle reviews the higher education policy successes and failures of 2021, and what we can expect from Congress and the administration in 2022.
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2021 in Higher Education Policy (A Good Year, Not a Great One)
Podcast
December 16, 2021
2021 in Higher Education Policy (A Good Year, Not a Great One)
Press Release
December 15, 2021
​​The statement from AACRAO, ACE, and CHEA has been updated to better reflect​ changes in the field and to provide an important tool to campus practitioners to help make a degree more affordable, increase equity, and spur student success.
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Higher Education Associations Release Updated Statement of Principles on Transfer and Award of Credit
Press Release
December 15, 2021
Higher Education Associations Release Updated Statement of Principles on Transfer and Award of Credit
Statement
December 15, 2021
This statement, developed by AACRAO, ACE, and CHEA, sets forth for colleges and universities the principles and key considerations that should serve as the foundation for sound, equity-minded institutional policies and practices for the award of credit.
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2021 Joint Statement on the Transfer and Award of Credit
Statement
December 15, 2021
2021 Joint Statement on the Transfer and Award of Credit
Statement
December 14, 2021
Joint statement from ACE and their sister associations in Australia, Canada, Germany, the UK, and New Zealand setting out how the organizations plan to work together to support internationalization.
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Collaborating to Support Safe, Secure, and Sustainable Internationalisation
Statement
December 14, 2021
Collaborating to Support Safe, Secure, and Sustainable Internationalisation
News
December 13, 2021
In the latest development on vaccine mandates, a federal district court in Georgia last week blocked President Biden’s mandate for millions of federal contractors’ employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Legal Challenges Complicate Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors, Including Universities
News
December 13, 2021
Legal Challenges Complicate Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors, Including Universities
Press Release
December 9, 2021
The report indicates wide interest in the potential of nascent technology and highlights opportunities and considerations to enhance education and workforce equity through blockchain.
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ACE Publishes Findings From U.S. Department of Education-Funded Blockchain Initiative
Press Release
December 9, 2021
ACE Publishes Findings From U.S. Department of Education-Funded Blockchain Initiative
Press Release
December 7, 2021
Michael Rao, president of Virginia Commonwealth University, has been elected chair of the ACE Board of Directors. ACE's membership also elected Linda A. Livingstone, president of Baylor University, vice-chair.
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Michael Rao, President of Virginia Commonwealth University, Elected ACE Board Chair
Press Release
December 7, 2021
Michael Rao, President of Virginia Commonwealth University, Elected ACE Board Chair
News
December 6, 2021
You can be part of telling the story of what international education looks like by submitting your institution's information for the fifth edition of the ACE Mapping Internationalization on U.S. Campuses survey.
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New Mapping Survey Questions Will Focus on COVID Recovery; Submit Your Responses Now
News
December 6, 2021
New Mapping Survey Questions Will Focus on COVID Recovery; Submit Your Responses Now
News
December 6, 2021
ACE is pleased to partner with the US-UK Fulbright Commission on the launch of applications for the inaugural Global Challenges Teaching Award. The deadline to apply is Dec. 13.
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Deadline Approaching to Apply for the US-UK Fulbright Global Challenges Teaching Award
News
December 6, 2021
Deadline Approaching to Apply for the US-UK Fulbright Global Challenges Teaching Award
News
November 29, 2021
Register before the ACE2022 early bird discount ends Dec. 17 to save over $200 on the cost of attending ACE’s annual meeting, March 5-7 in San Diego.
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Register for ACE2022 Before Early Bird Discount Ends
News
November 29, 2021
Register for ACE2022 Before Early Bird Discount Ends
News
November 29, 2021
ACE and 45 other higher education associations have submitted sent comments​ to the Department of Homeland Security on the draft rules released in September to strengthen the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
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ACE, 45 Other Groups Praise Biden Administration’s Effort to “Protect and Fortify” DACA
News
November 29, 2021
ACE, 45 Other Groups Praise Biden Administration’s Effort to “Protect and Fortify” DACA
Podcast
November 19, 2021
In this live conversation, hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer discuss the status of the Build Back Better Act and more as Congress pushes toward the end of the year with a lengthy to-do list. ​
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End of Year Countdown: What’s on the Congressional Agenda for Students and Colleges
Podcast
November 19, 2021
End of Year Countdown: What’s on the Congressional Agenda for Students and Colleges
News
November 17, 2021
In response to the hundreds of tuition refund class action lawsuits filed against colleges and universities, ACE and 18 other associations have filed amicus briefs to clarify the financial impact of the pandemic on higher education institutions.
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ACE, Other Higher Education Associations File Briefs Correcting Tuition Refund Lawsuits’ False “Windfall” Claims
News
November 17, 2021
ACE, Other Higher Education Associations File Briefs Correcting Tuition Refund Lawsuits’ False “Windfall” Claims
Statement
November 15, 2021
Higher education associations issued a statement urging the U.S. government to partner with the higher education community to develop and implement a national strategy to return international student enrollment and exchanges to pre-COVID 19 numbers.
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U.S. Higher Education Community Calls for a Return to Pre-COVID 19 International Student Enrollment Numbers
Statement
November 15, 2021
U.S. Higher Education Community Calls for a Return to Pre-COVID 19 International Student Enrollment Numbers
News
November 15, 2021
ACE and seven other organizations issued a statement urging the federal government to engage in efforts with the higher education community to return international student enrollment to pre-pandemic numbers and support policies that encourage growth.
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Higher Education Organizations Call for Federal Support of International Students
News
November 15, 2021
Higher Education Organizations Call for Federal Support of International Students
News
November 15, 2021
There is still time to register for ACE2022 ahead of the Dec. 6 early bird discount deadline.
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ACE2022 Early Bird Discount Deadline Approaching
News
November 15, 2021
ACE2022 Early Bird Discount Deadline Approaching
News
November 15, 2021
ACE is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 15-21) by announcing the success of its Apprenticeship Pathways Project pilot program, which focuses on developing new standards for college-level equivalencies and workplace competencies.
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ACE Kicks off National Apprenticeship Week Building Bridges Between Colleges and Employers
News
November 15, 2021
ACE Kicks off National Apprenticeship Week Building Bridges Between Colleges and Employers
News
November 8, 2021
The nomination or application deadlines for five ACE annual awards are fast approaching. Be sure to apply soon!
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Nominations Open for ACE Annual Awards
News
November 8, 2021
Nominations Open for ACE Annual Awards
News
November 8, 2021
The House voted to approve a key procedural measure to prepare for what congressional Democrats hope will be the eventual passage of the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act, which includes a number of programs and funding for higher ed institutions.
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House Moves Forward on Build Back Better Act, Passes Infrastructure Bill
News
November 8, 2021
House Moves Forward on Build Back Better Act, Passes Infrastructure Bill
News
November 8, 2021
This year’s ACE/AIEA Internationalization Collaborative will focus on “Mobilizing Synergies Between Internationalization and DEI” and will take place virtually on Feb. 23, 2022.
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Register Now for 2022 ACE/AIEA Collaborative on Internationalization and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
News
November 8, 2021
Register Now for 2022 ACE/AIEA Collaborative on Internationalization and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
News
November 8, 2021
Last week, the Biden administration rolled out two new COVID-19 vaccine regulations covering over 100 million employees, including at colleges and universities.
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Biden Administration Announces New Vaccine Rules for Public and Private Sectors
News
November 8, 2021
Biden Administration Announces New Vaccine Rules for Public and Private Sectors
Podcast
November 4, 2021
With the House heading toward a vote on the Biden administration’s domestic spending plan, the hosts talk about what is in the bill for higher education and speak with Morgan Taylor about ACE’s latest Pulse Point survey of college presidents.
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Higher Ed Waits for Congress to Act; ACE Takes Pulse of College Presidents
Podcast
November 4, 2021
Higher Ed Waits for Congress to Act; ACE Takes Pulse of College Presidents
News
November 1, 2021
Terry Hartle, ACE’s senior vice president of government relations and public affairs will analyze a number of important public policy developments during ACE2022, ACE’s annual meeting in San Diego from March 5-7.
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ACE2022 to Feature Key Public Policy Updates and More
News
November 1, 2021
ACE2022 to Feature Key Public Policy Updates and More
News
November 1, 2021
The long-awaited framework for the Democrats’ reconciliation bill has been released, a roughly $1.75 trillion package of spending priorities to support the Biden administration’s domestic agenda.
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Reconciliation Framework Increases Maximum Pell Grant, Cuts Free Community College
News
November 1, 2021
Reconciliation Framework Increases Maximum Pell Grant, Cuts Free Community College
Statement
October 28, 2021
We are appreciative of the higher education support that is included in this legislation and will work closely with the administration and Congress to build on this beginning.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Reconciliation Legislation Agreement
Statement
October 28, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Reconciliation Legislation Agreement
News
October 25, 2021
As higher education continues to be shaped by the global pandemic and social volatility, participants in ACE’s Internationalization Laboratory and Learner Success Laboratory are learning to face these shifting realities with agility and innovation.
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Transformation Lab Participants Meet the Challenges of the Day With Agility and Innovation
News
October 25, 2021
Transformation Lab Participants Meet the Challenges of the Day With Agility and Innovation
News
October 25, 2021
ACE’s latest survey of college and university presidents shows leaders were eager to welcome students back to campus, while also acknowledging the still pressing concerns they have for the physical and mental health of students, faculty, and staff.
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College Presidents Say Challenges Remain as Students Return to Campus This Fall
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October 25, 2021
College Presidents Say Challenges Remain as Students Return to Campus This Fall
News
October 25, 2021
Two bills to extend COVID-related flexibilities for veterans education benefits and make technical corrections to recent veterans legislation have been introduced in the House.
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House Bills Would Extend COVID Flexibilities for Veterans Education Benefits, Fine-Tune Other Vets Bills
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October 25, 2021
House Bills Would Extend COVID Flexibilities for Veterans Education Benefits, Fine-Tune Other Vets Bills
Podcast
October 21, 2021
he hosts look at what we know so far about the higher ed provisions in the budget reconciliation bill, the future of Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and the president's order mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for federal contractors.
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Capitol Hill Fall Showdown: Will Higher Ed Get Left Behind?
Podcast
October 21, 2021
Capitol Hill Fall Showdown: Will Higher Ed Get Left Behind?
News
October 18, 2021
One of the longest-tenured college presidents in the country and an award-winning journalist will be featured speakers at ACE2022, ACE’s annual meeting set for March 5-7 in San Diego.
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First Major Speakers Announced for ACE2022
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October 18, 2021
First Major Speakers Announced for ACE2022
News
October 18, 2021
ACE is hosting a webinar Nov. 9 featuring industry leaders who highlight how apprenticeships can provide pathways for students to apply knowledge and skills gained directly to degrees, certificates, and career opportunities.
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Register Now to Learn More About ACE Apprenticeship Pathways Project
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October 18, 2021
Register Now to Learn More About ACE Apprenticeship Pathways Project
News
October 18, 2021
ACE and other higher education associations are calling on the administration and the CDC to make the Biden administration's new travel policy flexible enough to accommodate students and scholars from countries where the vaccine is not widely available.
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ACE, Higher Ed Groups Urge Flexibility for International Students as COVID-19 Travel Ban Is Lifted
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October 18, 2021
ACE, Higher Ed Groups Urge Flexibility for International Students as COVID-19 Travel Ban Is Lifted
News
October 8, 2021
The Biden administration announced plans to reform the troubled Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and start fulfilling its promise to help student loan borrowers who have committed to at least a decade in a public service career.
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Department of Education Overhauls Troubled Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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October 8, 2021
Department of Education Overhauls Troubled Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Podcast
October 7, 2021
Adam Harris, author of The State Must Provide and staff writer for The Atlantic, discusses the state and federal funding mechanisms that continue to support a separate and unequal system of higher education in the United States.
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The Legacy of Underfunding Colleges That Serve Black Students
Podcast
October 7, 2021
The Legacy of Underfunding Colleges That Serve Black Students
Statement
October 6, 2021
Today's announcement by Secretary of Education Cardona fulfills a promise the nation made to forgive the student loans of tens of thousands of individuals who have dedicated years to public service.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Announcement
Statement
October 6, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Announcement
News
October 4, 2021
ACE, in collaboration with other higher education associations, has put together a resource kit to help colleges and universities ensure that necessary structures and support networks are in place to welcome Afghan students and scholars.
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Higher Ed Associations Release Resource Kit on Aiding Afghan Students and Scholars
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October 4, 2021
Higher Ed Associations Release Resource Kit on Aiding Afghan Students and Scholars
News
October 4, 2021
A new ACE issue brief summarizes the Biden administration’s new guidance on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for federal contractors, including colleges and universities.
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What Colleges and Universities Need to Know About the Biden Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors
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October 4, 2021
What Colleges and Universities Need to Know About the Biden Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors
News
September 28, 2021
Register now for the in-person conference, with early bird discounts available until Dec. 6.
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Registration Now Open for ACE2022 in San Diego
News
September 28, 2021
Registration Now Open for ACE2022 in San Diego
News
September 27, 2021
​ACE and 40 other higher education groups sent a letter to Congress last week requesting funding along with specific visa policies to support displaced Afghan students and scholars.
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ACE, Higher Education Groups Ask Congress for Aid, Visa Policies to Support Afghan Students and Scholars
News
September 27, 2021
ACE, Higher Education Groups Ask Congress for Aid, Visa Policies to Support Afghan Students and Scholars
Podcast
September 23, 2021
ACE Senior Vice President Terry Hartle and dotedu host Sarah Spreitzer unpack where Congress stands on reconciliation and what it means for students and institutions.
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What’s Going on With Budget Reconciliation, and Why Should Higher Ed Care?
Podcast
September 23, 2021
What’s Going on With Budget Reconciliation, and Why Should Higher Ed Care?
News
September 20, 2021
Representatives from the 13 institutions of the 2021-23 ACE Internationalization Lab cohort gathered with ACE staff and lab advisors via Zoom Sept. 9 to get to know each other and learn more about the transformative journey on which they are embarking.
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Virtual but Not Impersonal, ACE Internationalization Lab Cohort 19 Commences
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September 20, 2021
Virtual but Not Impersonal, ACE Internationalization Lab Cohort 19 Commences
News
September 20, 2021
President Biden’s recently announced COVID-19 action plan has a number of provisions that will impact colleges and universities in the coming weeks and months, although many of the specifics are still unknown.
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While Biden's Vaccine Mandate Will Impact Colleges and Universities, Details Remain Unclear
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September 20, 2021
While Biden's Vaccine Mandate Will Impact Colleges and Universities, Details Remain Unclear
News
September 20, 2021
With Congress and the Biden administration working on a number of issues that touch international education, there is no better time to submit your institution’s information for the ACE Mapping Internationalization on U.S. Campuses survey.
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Presidents, Your Answers to Our Mapping Survey Could Inform Federal Policy
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September 20, 2021
Presidents, Your Answers to Our Mapping Survey Could Inform Federal Policy
News
September 13, 2021
ACE is excited to welcome another diverse group of institutions into the second cohort of the Learner Success Laboratory (LSL).
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Nine Institutions Chosen for Second Cohort of ACE Learner Success Lab
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September 13, 2021
Nine Institutions Chosen for Second Cohort of ACE Learner Success Lab
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A selection of the day's most important college and university news stories.
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A selection of the day's most important news stories featuring ACE and our work.
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