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News
July 24, 2025
AAU, ACE, and APLU, joined by 12 higher education institutions, have filed suit against the Department of Defense in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
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Federal Court Blocks DoD Indirect Cost Cap Pending Further Review
News
July 24, 2025
Federal Court Blocks DoD Indirect Cost Cap Pending Further Review
News
July 21, 2025
Following a Supreme Court ruling that cleared the way for mass layoffs, the Education Department is moving ahead with major new mandates under the One Big Beautiful Bill, leaving campuses to navigate growing delays and disruption.
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As Education Department Shrinks, Colleges Face Rising Uncertainty
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July 21, 2025
As Education Department Shrinks, Colleges Face Rising Uncertainty
News
July 18, 2025
As lawmakers prepare to leave town for the August recess, the FY 2026 congressional appropriations process is behind schedule, including for the massive bill that contains much of the annual funding for higher education programs.
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Science Funding Cut in House CJS Bill, Overall Appropriations Process Going Slowly
News
July 18, 2025
Science Funding Cut in House CJS Bill, Overall Appropriations Process Going Slowly
News
July 11, 2025
When President Trump signed the final reconciliation bill into law July 4, that capped a fast-moving and deeply partisan process that reshapes federal tax and spending policy across the board.
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How Does the Final Reconciliation Bill Impact Higher Ed? Read the ACE Summary to Find Out
News
July 11, 2025
How Does the Final Reconciliation Bill Impact Higher Ed? Read the ACE Summary to Find Out
Press Release
July 11, 2025
The Joint Associations Group on Indirect Costs has released its recommendation for a new model to replace the current facilities and administrative cost structure.
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Recommendation for Updated, More Efficient, Transparent Research Funding Model
Press Release
July 11, 2025
Recommendation for Updated, More Efficient, Transparent Research Funding Model
Podcast
July 10, 2025
Jon Fansmith, Sarah Spreitzer, and Mushtaq Gunja break down what’s coming for student loans, Pell Grants, accountability rules, endowment taxes, and more.
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dotEDU Live: The Big Beautiful Bill Has Passed. What’s Next?
Podcast
July 10, 2025
dotEDU Live: The Big Beautiful Bill Has Passed. What’s Next?
Press Release
July 9, 2025
​Tom Stritikus, PhD, president of Occidental College, will be the next chair of the ACE Board of Directors.
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Tom Stritikus, President of Occidental College, to Serve as ACE Board Chair
Press Release
July 9, 2025
Tom Stritikus, President of Occidental College, to Serve as ACE Board Chair
News
July 3, 2025
Congress has passed a final reconciliation bill, legislation that is an improvement over an initial House-passed bill but still combines major tax changes with deep spending cuts that will carry significant negative consequences for campuses and students.
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Reconciliation Bill Narrowly Passes Congress
News
July 3, 2025
Reconciliation Bill Narrowly Passes Congress
News
July 1, 2025
The Senate convened Monday to begin final debate and voting on the GOP’s sweeping reconciliation bill, a massive tax and immigration package that carries significant and largely harmful implications for higher education.
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Higher Ed Provisions Shift as Senate Debates Reconciliation Bill
News
July 1, 2025
Higher Ed Provisions Shift as Senate Debates Reconciliation Bill
News
June 30, 2025
​In a party-line vote on June 25, the House Committee on Education and Workforce advanced two accreditation bills during a markup session that covered seven separate education and labor-related proposals.
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House Committee Advances Bills to Reshape Accreditation Oversight
News
June 30, 2025
House Committee Advances Bills to Reshape Accreditation Oversight
Podcast
June 26, 2025
Hosts Jon Fansmith, Sarah Spreitzer, and Mushtaq Gunja dig into the Senate’s reconciliation bill and what it means for colleges and students—student loan limits, endowment taxes, accountability rules, and more.
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dotEDU Live: What the Senate Reconciliation Bill Gets (Mostly) Wrong
Podcast
June 26, 2025
dotEDU Live: What the Senate Reconciliation Bill Gets (Mostly) Wrong
News
June 18, 2025
The Senate has released its version of the reconciliation package that Republican congressional leaders and President Trump want approved as quickly as possible, though changes are still being made.
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Senate Finance Plan Makes Some Improvements, But Threats to Students and Institutions Remain
News
June 18, 2025
Senate Finance Plan Makes Some Improvements, But Threats to Students and Institutions Remain
News
June 18, 2025
Higher education has found itself at the center of a growing cultural and policy debate, fueled by state-level initiatives inspired by the federal Department of Government Efficiency, established by President Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order.
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New ACE Brief Outlines State-Level DOGE Initiatives
News
June 18, 2025
New ACE Brief Outlines State-Level DOGE Initiatives
Statement
June 16, 2025
ACE, AAU, and APLU have sued to block a new DOD policy slashing F&A support for university research critical to national defense and military readiness.
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Statement of AAU, ACE, and APLU Regarding Their Legal Challenge to the Administration’s Cut to Critical Defense Research
Statement
June 16, 2025
Statement of AAU, ACE, and APLU Regarding Their Legal Challenge to the Administration’s Cut to Critical Defense Research
News
June 13, 2025
Despite improvements to House bill, higher education community should continue to use ACE’s advocacy toolkit to tell senators more changes are needed.
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Senate Reconciliation Bill is a Better Version of a Bad Idea
News
June 13, 2025
Senate Reconciliation Bill is a Better Version of a Bad Idea
Press Release
June 12, 2025
The Joint Associations Group on Indirect Costs has updated the research community on the work of its subject matter experts team to develop a new model for funding indirect costs of federal research grants.
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Joint Associations Group on Indirect Costs Shares Subject Matter Recommendations
Press Release
June 12, 2025
Joint Associations Group on Indirect Costs Shares Subject Matter Recommendations
News
June 11, 2025
ACE Commission on Faith-Based Colleges and Universities hosts documentary screening, keynote on how religious attendance correlates with education.
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“Higher" Ed Documentary Feature of ACE Convening of Faith-Based Colleges
News
June 11, 2025
“Higher" Ed Documentary Feature of ACE Convening of Faith-Based Colleges
News
June 9, 2025
ACE and a coalition of national higher education associations filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to subvert higher education to the federal government’s political leadership.
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ACE, Other Higher Ed Associations Back Legal Challenge to the Executive Branch’s Efforts to Control Harvard
News
June 9, 2025
ACE, Other Higher Ed Associations Back Legal Challenge to the Executive Branch’s Efforts to Control Harvard
News
June 6, 2025
In another escalation of the administration’s campaign targeting international students and the institutions that host them, President Trump signed two executive orders Wednesday that intensify federal restrictions on student mobility and access.
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Trump Travel Ban and Harvard Proclamation Escalate Assault on International Student Access
News
June 6, 2025
Trump Travel Ban and Harvard Proclamation Escalate Assault on International Student Access
Podcast
June 6, 2025
Hosts Jon Fansmith, Sarah Spreitzer, and Mushtaq Gunja offer expert analysis on the implications of the student visa freeze, mounting political pressure on Harvard from the Trump administration, and the House reconciliation bill.
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dotEDU Live: Pause on Student Visas, Reconciliation in the Senate, and More Pressure on Harvard
Podcast
June 6, 2025
dotEDU Live: Pause on Student Visas, Reconciliation in the Senate, and More Pressure on Harvard
News
June 2, 2025
ACE and 37 other higher education organizations have written to the Secretary of State to express deep concern over the decision to pause new student visa interviews and reported plans to revoke student visas held by Chinese nationals.
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As Trump Administration Escalates Visa Crackdowns, Higher Ed Community Pushes Back
News
June 2, 2025
As Trump Administration Escalates Visa Crackdowns, Higher Ed Community Pushes Back
News
May 23, 2025
In a razor-thin vote early Thursday morning, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping reconciliation bill that is part of President Trump’s broader tax and immigration package.
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House Passes Reconciliation Bill with Far-Reaching Negative Implications for Higher Education
News
May 23, 2025
House Passes Reconciliation Bill with Far-Reaching Negative Implications for Higher Education
News
May 23, 2025
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a vital time to recognize the importance of emotional well-being, especially among college students who continue to face rising mental health challenges.
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ACE Releases Resource Guide on State Advocacy for Student Mental Health
News
May 23, 2025
ACE Releases Resource Guide on State Advocacy for Student Mental Health
News
May 19, 2025
A budget reconciliation bill advancing in the House of Representatives proposes hundreds of billions of dollars in cuts to student aid, imposes new taxes on colleges and universities, and jeopardizes health care for millions of students.
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House Reconciliation Bill Targets Higher Education with Deep Cuts and Tax Hikes
News
May 19, 2025
House Reconciliation Bill Targets Higher Education with Deep Cuts and Tax Hikes
Podcast
May 16, 2025
Jon Fansmith, Mushtaq Gunja, and Sarah Spreitzer are joined by Steven Bloom, ACE assistant vice president for government relations, about the Trump administration’s escalating actions against higher education
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dotEDU Live: Associations Speak Out as Reconciliation Targets Higher Ed
Podcast
May 16, 2025
dotEDU Live: Associations Speak Out as Reconciliation Targets Higher Ed
News
May 14, 2025
Today, more than 50 higher education organizations have come together in a statement that expresses broad opposition to recent actions by the administration that jeopardize the longstanding partnership between the federal government and institutions.
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ACE, Others Call on Trump Administration to Reforge Compact with Higher Education
News
May 14, 2025
ACE, Others Call on Trump Administration to Reforge Compact with Higher Education
Community Statement
May 14, 2025
More than 50 higher education organizations released a joint statement opposing actions by the Trump administration that jeapordize the enduring partnership between the federal government and higher education institutions.
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A Call to Reforge the Historic Compact Between Higher Education and the Federal Government
Community Statement
May 14, 2025
A Call to Reforge the Historic Compact Between Higher Education and the Federal Government
News
May 13, 2025
Colleges and universities can sign up to administer the survey through Oct. 10.
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Celebrating 60 Years of Insight: The CIRP Freshman Survey Opens for 2025
News
May 13, 2025
Celebrating 60 Years of Insight: The CIRP Freshman Survey Opens for 2025
News
May 12, 2025
As higher education continues to navigate seismic changes in federal policy, funding, and legal frameworks, states are emerging as key players in preserving and advancing the value of postsecondary education.
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Webinar: How States Can Lead Amidst Federal Uncertainty
News
May 12, 2025
Webinar: How States Can Lead Amidst Federal Uncertainty
News
May 9, 2025
The Dept. of Education officially opened its 2025–26 negotiated rulemaking process on April 29 with two days of public hearings, signaling the start of what could be one of the most consequential regulatory cycles in years for colleges and universities.
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ACE and Higher Education Groups Push for Clarity and Stability as Department Launches Negotiated Rulemaking
News
May 9, 2025
ACE and Higher Education Groups Push for Clarity and Stability as Department Launches Negotiated Rulemaking
News
May 9, 2025
The Trump administration released its FY 2026 “skinny budget” on May 2, outlining sweeping cuts to federal programs that support higher education and scientific research.
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White House FY 2026 Budget Proposal Targets Education, Science, and Civil Rights Funding
News
May 9, 2025
White House FY 2026 Budget Proposal Targets Education, Science, and Civil Rights Funding
Press Release
May 6, 2025
AJC, ACE, AAU, and other partner organizations issued a joint statement today pledging concrete reforms to combat campus antisemitism while warning that recent federal actions threaten academic freedom and jeopardize research funding.
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AJC, ACE, AAU, Others Unite Against Antisemitism, Caution on Federal Overreach
Press Release
May 6, 2025
AJC, ACE, AAU, Others Unite Against Antisemitism, Caution on Federal Overreach
News
May 5, 2025
The House Committee on Education and Workforce last week approved the Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan, a budget reconciliation bill that would make dramatic and damaging changes to the federal student aid system.
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ACE, Other Higher Ed Groups Warn of Reconciliation Bill’s Harmful Impact on Students, Institutions
News
May 5, 2025
ACE, Other Higher Ed Groups Warn of Reconciliation Bill’s Harmful Impact on Students, Institutions
Statement
May 5, 2025
ACE, AAU, and APLU issued this joint statement announcing a federal lawsuit against the NSF’s cap on indirect cost reimbursements, warning that it threatens critical research, violates federal grantmaking rules, and undermines US global competitiveness.
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Statement of AAU, ACE, and APLU Regarding Their Legal Challenge to the National Science Foundation’s Cut to Critical Research That Strengthens America
Statement
May 5, 2025
Statement of AAU, ACE, and APLU Regarding Their Legal Challenge to the National Science Foundation’s Cut to Critical Research That Strengthens America
Podcast
May 2, 2025
Jon Fansmith, Sarah Spreitzer, and Mushtaq Gunja dive into recent executive orders on accreditation, foreign influence, and more.
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dotEDU Live: The Trump Administration’s Pressure Campaign Continues
Podcast
May 2, 2025
dotEDU Live: The Trump Administration’s Pressure Campaign Continues
News
April 28, 2025
Over two packed days in Washington, DC, ACE’s Accelerating Postsecondary Value Innovation Lab convened higher education leaders from across the country to reimagine how colleges define, measure, and communicate the true value of a college degree.
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ACE Innovation Lab Sparks New Energy for Measuring Postsecondary Value
News
April 28, 2025
ACE Innovation Lab Sparks New Energy for Measuring Postsecondary Value
News
April 25, 2025
​In another escalation of its efforts to reshape higher education, the Trump administration issued a series of executive orders on April 23 that aim to reframe federal education policy around the administration’s ideological priorities.
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White House Moves to Overhaul Accreditation, Expand Foreign Gift Reporting Requirements
News
April 25, 2025
White House Moves to Overhaul Accreditation, Expand Foreign Gift Reporting Requirements
Press Release
April 24, 2025
ACE and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching have released updates to the Carnegie Classifications, including a revised Basic Classification—now the Institutional Classification—and a new Student Access and Earnings Classification.
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Carnegie Classifications Redesign Better Reflects the Higher Education Landscape and Recognizes Student Success
Press Release
April 24, 2025
Carnegie Classifications Redesign Better Reflects the Higher Education Landscape and Recognizes Student Success
News
April 22, 2025
ACE is proud to announce that Shirley V. Hoogstra, former president of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) and a visionary leader in Christian higher education, will serve as an ACE Senior Fellow.
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Christian Colleges Advocate Shirley Hoogstra Named ACE Senior Fellow
News
April 22, 2025
Christian Colleges Advocate Shirley Hoogstra Named ACE Senior Fellow
News
April 18, 2025
ACE and six other higher education associations filed an amicus brief supporting a legal challenge to the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) sudden cancellation of research grants that it claims no longer align with the agency’s priorities.
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ACE and Higher Education Groups Back Legal Challenge to NIH Grant Terminations
News
April 18, 2025
ACE and Higher Education Groups Back Legal Challenge to NIH Grant Terminations
Podcast
April 16, 2025
This episode of dotEDU Live dives into the Trump administration’s sweeping demands on Harvard, the spike in international student visa revocations, and escalating legal battles over federal research funding.
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dotEDU Live: Harvard Pushes Back, Visa Chaos, and the Fight for Research Funding
Podcast
April 16, 2025
dotEDU Live: Harvard Pushes Back, Visa Chaos, and the Fight for Research Funding
Statement
April 14, 2025
ACE, AAU, APLU, and a number of research universities have filed a new lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts seeking to halt the proposed DOE F&A cut.
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Statement of AAU, ACE, and APLU Regarding Their Legal Challenge to the Administration’s Cut to Critical Energy Research
Statement
April 14, 2025
Statement of AAU, ACE, and APLU Regarding Their Legal Challenge to the Administration’s Cut to Critical Energy Research
News
April 14, 2025
ACE recently hosted its latest Higher Education Innovation Lab in New Orleans, bringing together survey administrators, institutional leaders, researchers, and policy experts to explore new ways to integrate and democratize data insights.
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Advancing Data Insights: ACE Innovation Lab Charts a Path for the Future
News
April 14, 2025
Advancing Data Insights: ACE Innovation Lab Charts a Path for the Future
Statement
April 8, 2025
​National organizations representing America’s academic, medical, and independent research institutions have come together to spur the development of a more efficient and transparent model for funding indirect costs on federal research grants.
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National Organizations Announce Joint Effort to Develop a New Indirect Costs Funding Model
Statement
April 8, 2025
National Organizations Announce Joint Effort to Develop a New Indirect Costs Funding Model
News
April 7, 2025
ACE and 15 other higher ed associations requested an urgent briefing from the departments of State and Homeland Security, following reports of international students being stripped of their visas and ordered to leave the country with little or no warning.
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ACE, Higher Ed Associations Demand Answers as Student Visa Revocations Spread Nationwide
News
April 7, 2025
ACE, Higher Ed Associations Demand Answers as Student Visa Revocations Spread Nationwide
News
April 4, 2025
ACE and six other higher education associations filed an amicus brief March 28 in Pavia v. NCAA, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to reverse a lower court decision that threatens to upend how intercollegiate athletics are governed.
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ACE and Higher Education Associations Support NCAA in Appeal Over Student-Athlete Eligibility
News
April 4, 2025
ACE and Higher Education Associations Support NCAA in Appeal Over Student-Athlete Eligibility
Podcast
April 3, 2025
In this episode of dotEDU Live, Jon, Sarah, and Mushtaq unpack the sweeping policy shifts affecting higher education, including the executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.
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dotEDU Live: Latest on Dismantling of the ED, International Students, and Budget Issues
Podcast
April 3, 2025
dotEDU Live: Latest on Dismantling of the ED, International Students, and Budget Issues
News
March 31, 2025
On March 27, the House of Representatives passed the DETERRENT Act, advancing legislation that would dramatically expand foreign gift reporting requirements for colleges and universities.
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ACE, Higher Ed Associations Urge Changes to Foreign Gift Reporting Bill Passed by House
News
March 31, 2025
ACE, Higher Ed Associations Urge Changes to Foreign Gift Reporting Bill Passed by House
News
March 31, 2025
ACE convened the inaugural Higher Education Futures Forum in Washington, DC, on Feb. 13, bringing together seven distinguished higher education leaders for a thought-provoking exploration of the long-term future of higher education.
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​ACE Launches Higher Education Futures Forum: Leaders Explore New Pathways Forward
News
March 31, 2025
​ACE Launches Higher Education Futures Forum: Leaders Explore New Pathways Forward
Press Release
March 27, 2025
ACE, in collaboration with the MSI Data Project at New York University, has released a report that explores student outcomes at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions.
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ACE, MSI Data Project Release Report Highlighting Critical Role of HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs
Press Release
March 27, 2025
ACE, MSI Data Project Release Report Highlighting Critical Role of HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs
Press Release
March 24, 2025
ACE has selected 25 emerging college and university leaders for the 2025-26 class of the ACE Fellows Program, the longest-running leadership development program in the United States.
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ACE Names 25 Emerging Higher Education Leaders to ACE Fellows Program
Press Release
March 24, 2025
ACE Names 25 Emerging Higher Education Leaders to ACE Fellows Program
News
March 21, 2025
President Trump signed an executive order yesterday directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin the process of dismantling the Department of Education, putting an official stamp on a process already well underway.
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ACE President Ted Mitchell: Trump’s Order to Dismantle ED Is “Political Theater”
News
March 21, 2025
ACE President Ted Mitchell: Trump’s Order to Dismantle ED Is “Political Theater”
Podcast
March 20, 2025
The hosts are joined by ACE President Ted Mitchell to explore the sweeping layoffs at the Department of Education and their impact on colleges and universities.
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dotEDU Live: What the Department of Education Layoffs Mean for Colleges and Universities
Podcast
March 20, 2025
dotEDU Live: What the Department of Education Layoffs Mean for Colleges and Universities
Statement
March 20, 2025
To dismantle any cabinet-level federal agency requires congressional approval, and we urge lawmakers to reject misleading rhetoric in favor of what is in the best interests of students and their families.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on President Trump's Executive Order to Dismantle the Department of Education
Statement
March 20, 2025
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on President Trump's Executive Order to Dismantle the Department of Education
Press Release
March 13, 2025
Through ACE’s Today’s Military Learners, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the University System of Georgia have joined forces to establish a a comprehensive understanding of CPL policies and practices for military learners.
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Georgia and Indiana Partner with ACE to Enhance Postsecondary Education Opportunities for Military Learners
Press Release
March 13, 2025
Georgia and Indiana Partner with ACE to Enhance Postsecondary Education Opportunities for Military Learners
Podcast
March 13, 2025
Jeremy Singer, president of the College Board, talks about his time at the Department of Education last year leading the FAFSA relaunch effort at the Office of Federal Student Aid.
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Fixing FAFSA: Lessons from the Rollout
Podcast
March 13, 2025
Fixing FAFSA: Lessons from the Rollout
News
March 12, 2025
The Trump administration’s decision to cut nearly half of the Department of Education’s workforce has sparked serious concerns across higher education, as institutions, students, and policy experts assess the loss of thousands of staff.
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Massive Layoffs at Department of Education Spark Concern Across Higher Education
News
March 12, 2025
Massive Layoffs at Department of Education Spark Concern Across Higher Education
Statement
March 11, 2025
We are deeply alarmed at the irresponsible and harmful action by the Trump administration to cut employees at the Department of Education by as much as half.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Sweeping Layoffs at the Department of Education
Statement
March 11, 2025
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Sweeping Layoffs at the Department of Education
Statement
March 10, 2025
We stand against antisemitism. Period. But the Trump administration’s decision last week to arbitrarily cancel some $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia University is not the right way to fight hatred.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell Opposing the Trump Administration’s Cancellation of Grants and Contracts to Columbia University
Statement
March 10, 2025
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell Opposing the Trump Administration’s Cancellation of Grants and Contracts to Columbia University
News
March 10, 2025
ACE strongly opposes the Trump administration’s decision to cancel $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia University, calling it an arbitrary and harmful action that undermines established legal processes and threatens academic research.
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Federal Funding Cuts to Columbia Set Dangerous Precedent, ACE Warns
News
March 10, 2025
Federal Funding Cuts to Columbia Set Dangerous Precedent, ACE Warns
News
March 7, 2025
​ACE President Ted Mitchell will participatein a critical discussion on institutional transformation at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, on March 18.
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Register Now: Conversation Featuring ACE President Ted Mitchell on Confronting Racism
News
March 7, 2025
Register Now: Conversation Featuring ACE President Ted Mitchell on Confronting Racism
Podcast
March 5, 2025
The hosts discuss the Education Department’s revised FAQ on DEI policies, newly confirmed Secretary Linda McMahon’s plans for the department, the Trump administration’s increasing use of federal funding to pressure institutions, and more.
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dotEDU Live: More Policy Shifts, More Uncertainty for Colleges
Podcast
March 5, 2025
dotEDU Live: More Policy Shifts, More Uncertainty for Colleges
News
March 3, 2025
ACE and more than 60 higher education associations have called on the Department of Education to rescind its recent Dear Colleague Letter regarding DEI policies on college campuses.
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ACE, Higher Education Groups Urge Department of Education to Rescind DEI “Dear Colleague” Letter
News
March 3, 2025
ACE, Higher Education Groups Urge Department of Education to Rescind DEI “Dear Colleague” Letter
News
March 3, 2025
Congress is advancing a budget bill that could impose deep cuts to programs that support students and colleges—while also introducing tax changes that could make it harder for students to afford college and for institutions to sustain their missions.
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Congress Moves to Slash Higher Ed Funding in Budget Showdown
News
March 3, 2025
Congress Moves to Slash Higher Ed Funding in Budget Showdown
Press Release
February 25, 2025
​ACE, in collaboration with the HERI at UCLA, released a report that highlights the growing diversity of first-year college students and explores the experiences, backgrounds, and other key features of the entering class of 2024.
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ACE and UCLA Ed&IS Release HERI Report Highlighting Key Trends Among First-Year College Students
Press Release
February 25, 2025
ACE and UCLA Ed&IS Release HERI Report Highlighting Key Trends Among First-Year College Students
News
February 24, 2025
Two federal judges issued separate rulings Friday that temporarily prevent the Trump administration from moving ahead with plans to weaken diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and implementing drastic cuts to National Institutes of Health funding.
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Federal Judges Block DEI Orders, Extend Pause on NIH Cuts
News
February 24, 2025
Federal Judges Block DEI Orders, Extend Pause on NIH Cuts
Podcast
February 19, 2025
ED's Office for Civil Rights has declared that race-conscious student programs, financial aid, and support services violate federal civil rights law. ACE President Ted Mitchell joins the hosts to discuss the implications for campuses.
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dotEDU Live: The Future of Campus Diversity and Student Support
Podcast
February 19, 2025
dotEDU Live: The Future of Campus Diversity and Student Support
News
February 14, 2025
Several concerning proposals have emerged, including steep tax increases on university endowments, new taxes on college scholarships, and the elimination of critical student loan repayment options like SAVE.
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Budget Deadline Approaches as Congress Weighs Higher Ed Cuts
News
February 14, 2025
Budget Deadline Approaches as Congress Weighs Higher Ed Cuts
News
February 14, 2025
In a closely watched Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday, Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, faced pointed questions on both K-12 and higher education policy.
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Senate Questions McMahon on the Future of the Education Department, DEI, and Student Aid in Confirmation Hearing
News
February 14, 2025
Senate Questions McMahon on the Future of the Education Department, DEI, and Student Aid in Confirmation Hearing
News
February 14, 2025
​Hundreds of higher education leaders from across the country and around the world weathered a snowstorm to gather in Washington, DC, this week for the ACE Experience 2025 amid a rapidly and radically shifting federal policy landscape.
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Higher Education Leaders Gather in Washington for ACEx2025
News
February 14, 2025
Higher Education Leaders Gather in Washington for ACEx2025
Press Release
February 13, 2025
ACE is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Donna Shavlik Award and the ACE State Network Leadership Award, two prestigious honors recognizing exceptional leadership in advancing women in higher education.
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Belle Wheelan Receives 2025 ACE Donna Shavlik Award
Press Release
February 13, 2025
Belle Wheelan Receives 2025 ACE Donna Shavlik Award
Press Release
February 13, 2025
ACE is pleased to announce that Rio Salado College and Windward Community College are the recipients of the 2025 ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation.
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Rio Salado College and Windward Community College Receive ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
Press Release
February 13, 2025
Rio Salado College and Windward Community College Receive ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
Press Release
February 13, 2025
ACE and the Carnegie Foundation have published the 2025 Research Activity Designations, unveiling an updated methodology intended to better account for the multifaceted, wide-ranging research landscape of higher education institutions in America.
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Carnegie Classifications Release 2025 Research Activity Designations, Debut Updated Methodology
Press Release
February 13, 2025
Carnegie Classifications Release 2025 Research Activity Designations, Debut Updated Methodology
Press Release
February 13, 2025
ACE awarded Richard Helldobler, president of William Paterson University, the 2025 ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award today at the ACE Fellows Program 60th Anniversary Celebration.
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William Paterson University President Richard Helldobler Named Winner of 2025 Council of Fellows Mentor Award
Press Release
February 13, 2025
William Paterson University President Richard Helldobler Named Winner of 2025 Council of Fellows Mentor Award
News
February 12, 2025
Dozens of college presidents, representing the full spectrum of higher education, braved an impending snowstorm Tuesday to gather in Washington for ACE’s inaugural Hill Day, where they met with policymakers to advocate for higher education.
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College Presidents Advocate for Higher Ed at Inaugural ACE Hill Day
News
February 12, 2025
College Presidents Advocate for Higher Ed at Inaugural ACE Hill Day
Statement
February 10, 2025
The associations seek to block the proposed cap on NIH F&A reimbursements, arguing that it would devastate medical research, hinder the training of future scientists, and undermine the U.S. position as a global leader in biomedical innovation.
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ACE, AAU, APLU, Others File Legal Challenge to Trump Administration’s Cut to Life-saving NIH Research
Statement
February 10, 2025
ACE, AAU, APLU, Others File Legal Challenge to Trump Administration’s Cut to Life-saving NIH Research
Statement
February 7, 2025
This decision is short-sighted, naive, and dangerous. It will be celebrated wildly by our competitors, who will see this for what it is—a surrender of U.S. supremacy in medical research.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Trump Administration Move to Slash Research Indirect Cost Rate
Statement
February 7, 2025
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Trump Administration Move to Slash Research Indirect Cost Rate
Podcast
February 6, 2025
In this all-Q&A episode of dotEDU Live, hosts Jon Fansmith, Mushtaq Gunja, and Sarah Spreitzer break down the latest policy shifts, legal battles, and administrative chaos facing colleges and universities in the Trump administration’s first weeks.
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dotEDU Live: New Orders and New Challenges for Higher Education
Podcast
February 6, 2025
dotEDU Live: New Orders and New Challenges for Higher Education
News
February 3, 2025
​Higher education leaders will converge in Washington, DC, next week for ACEx2025, the premier higher education gathering that will bring together visionary leaders from diverse fields to explore higher education's role in society.
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Higher Ed Leaders to Convene in Washington for ACEx2025
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February 3, 2025
Higher Ed Leaders to Convene in Washington for ACEx2025
News
February 3, 2025
​Following a chaotic first week of the new Trump administration that included more than two dozen executive orders—many affecting higher education—week two followed a similar pattern.
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OMB Funding Pause, More EOs Mark Hectic Week for Higher Ed
News
February 3, 2025
OMB Funding Pause, More EOs Mark Hectic Week for Higher Ed
News
January 30, 2025
Participants in ACE Learning Evaluations will now be able to issue digital badges and transcripts through Accredible, a global leader in digital credentialing.
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ACE, Accredible Partner to Expand Digital Credential Program
News
January 30, 2025
ACE, Accredible Partner to Expand Digital Credential Program
Podcast
January 29, 2025
This episode of dotEDU Live unpacks the Trump administration’s abrupt federal grant freeze, the court’s last-minute intervention, and what the rapidly evolving situation means for higher education.
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dotEDU Live: What the Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze Means for Higher Education
Podcast
January 29, 2025
dotEDU Live: What the Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze Means for Higher Education
Statement
January 28, 2025
We call on the Trump administration to rescind the memo issued by the White House Office of Management and Budget.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Federal Assistance Pause
Statement
January 28, 2025
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Federal Assistance Pause
News
January 27, 2025
With more than two dozen executive orders issued in the past week, the Trump administration has moved swiftly to reverse Biden-era policies and advance its own priorities—many of which carry significant implications for colleges and universities.
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Trump’s Executive Orders Shift Higher Education Landscape
News
January 27, 2025
Trump’s Executive Orders Shift Higher Education Landscape
News
January 27, 2025
​Democracy, demographic changes, and the Carnegie Classifications are among the issues a range of experts will examine on the final day of ACEx2025, the premier higher education convening Feb. 12-13 in Washington, DC.
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Closing Day of ACEx2025 to Feature Dynamic Speakers on Crucial Topics
News
January 27, 2025
Closing Day of ACEx2025 to Feature Dynamic Speakers on Crucial Topics
Podcast
January 24, 2025
Jon Fansmith, Mushtaq Gunja, and Sarah Spreitzer break down the early days of the Trump administration’s second term and its impact on higher education.
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dotEDU Live: Navigating Trump’s First Week
Podcast
January 24, 2025
dotEDU Live: Navigating Trump’s First Week
Press Release
January 23, 2025
The new classification is designed to recognize higher education institutions that embed sustainability and climate action into their core missions, demonstrating an extraordinary commitment to advancing sustainability.
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Carnegie Foundation and ACE Launch Pilot Program for Sustainability Elective Classification
Press Release
January 23, 2025
Carnegie Foundation and ACE Launch Pilot Program for Sustainability Elective Classification
News
January 17, 2025
​The second day of ACEx2025 will start bright and early with engaging Breakfast and Learn sessions that will explore the future of higher education and enhancing education through microcredentials.
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Future of Higher Ed, Boosting Educational Value to be Explored at ACEx2025
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January 17, 2025
Future of Higher Ed, Boosting Educational Value to be Explored at ACEx2025
News
January 17, 2025
ACE has prepared a new issue brief offering information and insights to help campuses navigate what may be a rapidly shifting landscape.
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ACE Releases Issue Brief on Campus Challenges Under Trump’s Immigration Policies
News
January 17, 2025
ACE Releases Issue Brief on Campus Challenges Under Trump’s Immigration Policies
News
January 13, 2025
Free speech, global perspectives, and the state of U.S. higher education are among the issues a diverse collection of experts will explore on the first full day of ACEx2025, the premier higher education convening Feb. 12-13 in Washington, DC.
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ACEx2025 Sessions to Feature Range of Experts Examining Critical Topics
News
January 13, 2025
ACEx2025 Sessions to Feature Range of Experts Examining Critical Topics
News
January 13, 2025
In preparation for the transition to the Trump administration, the Department of Education (ED) has finalized key regulations, withdrawn several proposals, and reinforced upcoming compliance deadlines.
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ED Finalizes Biden-Era Regulations, Withdraws Proposals Amid Transition
News
January 13, 2025
ED Finalizes Biden-Era Regulations, Withdraws Proposals Amid Transition
Podcast
January 9, 2025
In this special episode of dotEDU Live, hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer engage with the distinguished ACE Fellows, a prestigious group of faculty, staff, and administrators who are preparing for senior leadership roles in higher education.
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dotEDU Live: ACE Fellows Go to DC (and get snowed in)!
Podcast
January 9, 2025
dotEDU Live: ACE Fellows Go to DC (and get snowed in)!
News
January 8, 2025
ACE, along with 13 other higher education associations, has filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in Casey Cunningham v. Cornell University, a case that challenges how colleges and universities manage their 403(b) retirement plans under ERISA.
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Higher Ed Groups Back Cornell in Supreme Court Case Over 403(b) Retirement Plans
News
January 8, 2025
Higher Ed Groups Back Cornell in Supreme Court Case Over 403(b) Retirement Plans
Press Release
December 18, 2024
ACE and CAEL (Council for Adult and Experiential Learning) have conducted a nationwide analysis of policies that expand credit for prior learning (CPL) opportunities and help millions of adult learners accelerate their path to degree completion.
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ACE and CAEL Release Recommendations for Scaling Credit for Prior Learning Policies
Press Release
December 18, 2024
ACE and CAEL Release Recommendations for Scaling Credit for Prior Learning Policies
News
December 16, 2024
ACE announced today that Tony Bennett, former Dean and Markel Families Men's Head Basketball Coach at the University of Virginia (UVA) and three-time National Coach of the Year, will be speaking at ACEx2025.
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Tony Bennett Joins Growing Lineup to Speak at ACEx2025
News
December 16, 2024
Tony Bennett Joins Growing Lineup to Speak at ACEx2025
Podcast
December 12, 2024
In this episode of dotEDU Live, Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer are joined by a full team of ACE experts—Steven Bloom, Peter McDonough, and Emmanual Guillory—to take a look at what the post-election landscape looks like for higher education policy.
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dotEDU Live: Higher Education’s Path Forward in Trump’s Second Term
Podcast
December 12, 2024
dotEDU Live: Higher Education’s Path Forward in Trump’s Second Term
Podcast
December 11, 2024
In the third episode of our special series dotEDU Global Voices, hosts Sarah Spreitzer and Devorah Lieberman welcome Silvia Giorguli, president of the Colegio de México (COLMEX), a hub of intellectual leadership in Latin America.
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Changing History at Colegio de México: Silvia Giorguli
Podcast
December 11, 2024
Changing History at Colegio de México: Silvia Giorguli
News
December 9, 2024
ACE has announced new sessions and speakers for the ACE Experience 2025 (ACEx2025), the premier higher education convening scheduled for Feb. 12-13 in Washington, DC.
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ACEx2025 Speakers, Sessions Will Examine Higher Ed’s Biggest Challenges
News
December 9, 2024
ACEx2025 Speakers, Sessions Will Examine Higher Ed’s Biggest Challenges
Podcast
December 4, 2024
In the new episode of dotEDU Global Voices, CASE President Sue Cunningham shares how she transitioned from a stage manager in the arts to a top association leader in higher education advancement by discovering and embracing her own leadership style.
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Discovering Your Leadership Path: Sue Cunningham
Podcast
December 4, 2024
Discovering Your Leadership Path: Sue Cunningham
Podcast
November 26, 2024
In the first episode of dotEDU Global Voices, hosts Sarah Spreitzer and Devorah Lieberman speak with Gülsün Sağlamer, the first and only female rector in Istanbul Technical University’s 250-year history.
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Trailblazing Leadership in Turkey: Gülsün Sağlamer
Podcast
November 26, 2024
Trailblazing Leadership in Turkey: Gülsün Sağlamer
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