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December 7, 2021
Michael Rao, president of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), 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
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December 6, 2021
New Mapping Survey Questions Will Focus on COVID Recovery; Submit Your Responses Now
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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
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December 6, 2021
Deadline Approaching to Apply for the US-UK Fulbright Global Challenges Teaching Award
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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
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November 29, 2021
Register for ACE2022 Before Early Bird Discount Ends
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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
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November 29, 2021
ACE, 45 Other Groups Praise Biden Administration’s Effort to “Protect and Fortify” DACA
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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
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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
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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
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November 15, 2021
Higher Education Organizations Call for Federal Support of International Students
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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
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November 15, 2021
ACE2022 Early Bird Discount Deadline Approaching
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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
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November 15, 2021
ACE Kicks off National Apprenticeship Week Building Bridges Between Colleges and Employers
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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
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November 8, 2021
Nominations Open for ACE Annual Awards
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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
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November 8, 2021
House Moves Forward on Build Back Better Act, Passes Infrastructure Bill
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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
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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
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November 8, 2021
Biden Administration Announces New Vaccine Rules for Public and Private Sectors
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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
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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
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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
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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
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October 25, 2021
Transformation Lab Participants Meet the Challenges of the Day With Agility and Innovation
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
News
October 8, 2021
Department of Education Overhauls Troubled Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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
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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
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September 28, 2021
Registration Now Open for ACE2022 in San Diego
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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
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September 27, 2021
ACE, Higher Education Groups Ask Congress for Aid, Visa Policies to Support Afghan Students and Scholars
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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
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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
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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
News
September 13, 2021
Applications are open for the 2022-23 cohort of the ACE Fellows Program, the nation's premier higher education leadership development opportunity. Apply or nominate now through Nov. 5, 2021.
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Move Higher Ed Forward as an ACE Fellow
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September 13, 2021
Move Higher Ed Forward as an ACE Fellow
News
September 13, 2021
The House Education and Labor Committee has advanced its portion of the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package, proposing to invest roughly $111 billion in higher education programs and federal student aid.
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House Committee Approves Substantial Increases for Higher Education Programs, Student Aid in Reconciliation Bill
News
September 13, 2021
House Committee Approves Substantial Increases for Higher Education Programs, Student Aid in Reconciliation Bill
Statement
September 8, 2021
The legislation is a major step toward providing greater access to an affordable, high-quality college education for millions of low- and middle-income students.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on House Committee on Education and Labor Reconciliation Legislation
Statement
September 8, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on House Committee on Education and Labor Reconciliation Legislation
News
August 23, 2021
​​ACE is excited to welcome Hironao Okahana as the assistant vice president for ACE Research.
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Higher Education Scholar to Assume Top Research Role at ACE
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August 23, 2021
Higher Education Scholar to Assume Top Research Role at ACE
News
August 23, 2021
Apprentices who complete one of 10 selected programs around the country will be guaranteed to earn college credit at six participating institutions, thanks to a rigorous and in-depth evaluation by ACE's Credit Recommendation Service.
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ACE Pilot Program Helps Apprentices Turn Their Training Into College Credit
News
August 23, 2021
ACE Pilot Program Helps Apprentices Turn Their Training Into College Credit
Statement
August 19, 2021
We will work as closely as possible with the Department of State and Congress to do everything we can to open the doors of the United States to displaced Afghan students and scholars.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Supporting Afghan Students and Scholars
Statement
August 19, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Supporting Afghan Students and Scholars
News
August 16, 2021
As the landscape of our current era continues to be shaped by the COVID-19 global pandemic, a comprehensive, equitable internationalization strategy is essential for institutional agility and long-term success.
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Thirteen Higher Education Institutions Join ACE Internationalization Lab Cohort 19 to Strengthen Global Engagement
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August 16, 2021
Thirteen Higher Education Institutions Join ACE Internationalization Lab Cohort 19 to Strengthen Global Engagement
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August 16, 2021
The deadline is Sept. 10 to submit a proposal for a concurrent or partner session, Focus Zone presentation, or roundtable discussion.
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Deadline Approaching for Submitting Session Proposals for ACE2022 in San Diego
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August 16, 2021
Deadline Approaching for Submitting Session Proposals for ACE2022 in San Diego
News
August 16, 2021
In quick succession last week, the Senate passed its long-awaited $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package and a budget resolution that includes free community college, support for HBCUs, and a path to citizenship for Dreamers.
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Senate Budget Blueprint Includes Support for Free Community College, Other Higher Ed Priorities
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August 16, 2021
Senate Budget Blueprint Includes Support for Free Community College, Other Higher Ed Priorities
News
August 9, 2021
ACE and 60 other higher education groups ask congressional leaders to quickly pass legislation to permanently protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and Dreamers.
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Higher Education, Business Leaders Continue to Urge Help for Dreamers From White House, Congress
News
August 9, 2021
Higher Education, Business Leaders Continue to Urge Help for Dreamers From White House, Congress
Press Release
August 5, 2021
Anderson will lead ACE’s Learning and Engagement Division, which promotes the development of high-quality, innovative practice through a blended learning and engagement model.
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Higher Education Leader Derrick Anderson Assuming Key Role at American Council on Education
Press Release
August 5, 2021
Higher Education Leader Derrick Anderson Assuming Key Role at American Council on Education
News
August 2, 2021
The House of Representatives has approved a slate of spending bills that will fund parts of the government for FY 2022, including the Department of Education.
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House Approves Appropriations Package With Increased Funding for Higher Ed
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August 2, 2021
House Approves Appropriations Package With Increased Funding for Higher Ed
News
August 2, 2021
As higher education institutions work to reestablish and redefine the post-pandemic higher education experience, a new report released by ACE in collaboration with Wake Forest University offers data and guidance for leaders to support the well-being of st
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New Report Helps Leaders Address Mental Health, Well-being of Students with Minoritized Identities
News
August 2, 2021
New Report Helps Leaders Address Mental Health, Well-being of Students with Minoritized Identities
News
July 26, 2021
Amid reports of an uptick in international student visa approvals for the fall, the departments of Education and State released a joint statement affirming the value of international education to U.S. diplomacy, national security, and economic prosperity.
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Biden Administration Outlines Policies to Support International Education; Travel to the U.S. Begins to Ease for International Students
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July 26, 2021
Biden Administration Outlines Policies to Support International Education; Travel to the U.S. Begins to Ease for International Students
News
July 26, 2021
ACE and six other higher education associations have written to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona urging the Department of Education (ED) to develop and publicly share a clear plan to transition federal student loan borrowers back into repayment.
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ACE, Higher Education Groups Urge Education Department to Communicate Plans for Resuming Student Loan Repayments
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July 26, 2021
ACE, Higher Education Groups Urge Education Department to Communicate Plans for Resuming Student Loan Repayments
News
July 19, 2021
The House Appropriations Committee last week approved a FY 2022 funding bill for Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, which includes substantial increases for student aid and scientific research.
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FY 2022 Education Funding Bill Moves Forward in House
News
July 19, 2021
FY 2022 Education Funding Bill Moves Forward in House
Statement
July 13, 2021
This is an enormously important step that will facilitate the return of low- and middle-income students to higher education. What can easily appear to be an inside baseball administrative issue is, in fact, a godsend to both students and campus officials.
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ACE President Ted Mitchell Statement About Temporary Changes to Federal Student Aid Verification Process
Statement
July 13, 2021
ACE President Ted Mitchell Statement About Temporary Changes to Federal Student Aid Verification Process
News
July 12, 2021
ACE is proud to be part of a national campaign to double the maximum Pell Grant to $13,000 and help more students earn a degree, get a good-paying job and achieve a brighter future.
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ACE Helps Launch National Campaign to #DoublePell
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July 12, 2021
ACE Helps Launch National Campaign to #DoublePell
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July 12, 2021
ACE and 21 other higher education associations are urging congressional leaders to include dedicated investments in broadband technology for college students and institutions in any infrastructure package they might consider.
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ACE, Higher Ed Groups Urge Federal Support for Broadband for Students and Campuses
News
July 12, 2021
ACE, Higher Ed Groups Urge Federal Support for Broadband for Students and Campuses
News
July 12, 2021
A series of videos on resources and support systems for prospective and current international students and a new report titled “Career Pathways for International Students” were recently added to the trove of ACE resources.
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New Resources Cover Support Systems, Career Pathways for International Students
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July 12, 2021
New Resources Cover Support Systems, Career Pathways for International Students
News
July 7, 2021
The Department of Homeland Security has formally withdrawn the Trump administration’s proposed rule that would impose a fixed duration of admission for international students and restore “duration of status.”
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Biden Administration Withdraws Trump Rule on International Student Visas
News
July 7, 2021
Biden Administration Withdraws Trump Rule on International Student Visas
News
July 6, 2021
ACE and 43 other associations submitted comments July 1 on an array of topics that the Department of Education has indicated could be subject to negotiated rulemaking under Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
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ACE, Other Associations Offer Comments, Principles on ED Rulemaking for Title IV Programs
News
July 6, 2021
ACE, Other Associations Offer Comments, Principles on ED Rulemaking for Title IV Programs
News
July 1, 2021
Recognizing the need for a broader knowledge on the many forms of collaboration taking place between U.S. and Japanese higher education institutions, ACE is launching the U.S.-Japan Higher Education Engagement Study.
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ACE Launches New Database on U.S.-Japan Higher Ed Partnerships
News
July 1, 2021
ACE Launches New Database on U.S.-Japan Higher Ed Partnerships
News
July 1, 2021
Registration is now open for Agile Administrators, ACE’s new, first-of-a-kind program combining self-paced and social online learning with the opportunity to earn a microcredential to support the professional growth of innovative higher education leaders.
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Join the ACE Agile Administrator Program to Meet the Challenge of Leading in a Changing Environment
News
July 1, 2021
Join the ACE Agile Administrator Program to Meet the Challenge of Leading in a Changing Environment
News
June 28, 2021
“Women’s Representation in Higher Education Leadership Around the World,” contains a selection of articles representing perspectives from a wide variety of countries including Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Ghana, and the United States.
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ACE Brief Examines Women’s Higher Ed Leadership Around the World
News
June 28, 2021
ACE Brief Examines Women’s Higher Ed Leadership Around the World
News
June 21, 2021
Lawmakers in the House and Senate have introduced legislation to double the Pell Grant, expand eligibility for the program to Dreamers, and make a number of other changes to the program.
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#DoublePell Bill Would Put College Within Reach for Millions of Students
News
June 21, 2021
#DoublePell Bill Would Put College Within Reach for Millions of Students
Statement
June 16, 2021
"This exceptionally important legislation would ensure that Pell Grants will truly put college within the reach of millions of talented students."
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act
Statement
June 16, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act
News
June 14, 2021
ACE and nearly 50 other higher education organizations are advocating for Congress to expand federal investments in Fiscal Year 2022 to adequately support critical programs serving students, institutions, and researchers.
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Higher Education Community Asks Congress to Support Funding Levels Needed to Serve Students, Institutions
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June 14, 2021
Higher Education Community Asks Congress to Support Funding Levels Needed to Serve Students, Institutions
News
June 14, 2021
ACE and the Association of College and University Educators will be hosting a free webinar on June 24 focused on higher education’s collective responsibility to create a more equitable and just learning environment for all students.
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Register for Webinar Highlighting Inclusive, Equitable Teaching
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June 14, 2021
Register for Webinar Highlighting Inclusive, Equitable Teaching
News
June 14, 2021
ACE and 42 other organizations have submitted comments on the Education Department's Title IX regulations, expressing concerns with the highly prescriptive, court-like processes including the mandate for a live hearing with direct cross-examination.
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Colleges and Universities Are Not Courts, Higher Education Groups Tell Education Department in Comments on Title IX
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June 14, 2021
Colleges and Universities Are Not Courts, Higher Education Groups Tell Education Department in Comments on Title IX
News
June 14, 2021
The Senate has passed the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, a bipartisan effort to authorize funding for the National Science Foundation that also contains a range of provisions aimed at tightening security on research activities.
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Senate Passes Bill to Authorize Funding for Technology, Science and Research, Tighten Security on Research
News
June 14, 2021
Senate Passes Bill to Authorize Funding for Technology, Science and Research, Tighten Security on Research
News
June 7, 2021
CDC and ACHA have released new guidance on how higher ed can operate safely this fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, taking into consideration the substantial progress the US has made in the months since vaccinations were made available.
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CDC, ACHA Release Guidance on How Campuses Can Operate Safely This Fall
News
June 7, 2021
CDC, ACHA Release Guidance on How Campuses Can Operate Safely This Fall
News
June 7, 2021
A free virtual event co-hosted by ACE, Markle Foundation, and the Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism will bring together experts and stakeholders to discuss how higher education and training can better address the needs of workers and communities.
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Register Now for Virtual Event on Higher Education and Inclusive Capitalism
News
June 7, 2021
Register Now for Virtual Event on Higher Education and Inclusive Capitalism
News
June 1, 2021
The Biden administration has released its full budget​ for fiscal year 2022, requesting large increases for scientific research but limited increases for student aid and other higher education programs.
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White House Releases Budget With Increased Funding for NIH, NSF
News
June 1, 2021
White House Releases Budget With Increased Funding for NIH, NSF
News
May 24, 2021
Only a few spots remain for the 19th cohort of the ACE Internationalization Laboratory, which will take place Aug. 2021 through May 2023.
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Don’t Miss Your Chance to Join the ACE Internationalization Lab
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May 24, 2021
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Join the ACE Internationalization Lab
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May 24, 2021
ACE is celebrating ACE Awards week, an opportunity to showcase its 2021 leadership and innovation awards winners’ accomplishments online through video interviews and social media highlights.
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ACE Awards Week Recognizes Outstanding Leaders, Innovators, Students
News
May 24, 2021
ACE Awards Week Recognizes Outstanding Leaders, Innovators, Students
Press Release
May 21, 2021
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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UC San Diego and Davenport University Receive ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
Press Release
May 21, 2021
UC San Diego and Davenport University Receive ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
Press Release
May 21, 2021
The award is bestowed annually to acknowledge the substantial role of mentors in the success of ACE Fellows Program participants. President Alger has mentored an ACE Fellow every year for the past six years.
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James Madison University President Jonathan Alger Named Winner of ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award
Press Release
May 21, 2021
James Madison University President Jonathan Alger Named Winner of ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award
News
May 21, 2021
Mental health of students remains the top concern for college and university leaders as they wrap up the spring 2021 term, according to the latest ACE Pulse Point survey.
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Final COVID-19 Pulse Point Survey of Higher Ed Leaders Shows How Institutions Are Adapting
News
May 21, 2021
Final COVID-19 Pulse Point Survey of Higher Ed Leaders Shows How Institutions Are Adapting
Press Release
May 20, 2021
The award is named in honor of the late Reginald Wilson and 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 The Ohio State University’s James L. Moore III With 2021 Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award
Press Release
May 20, 2021
ACE Honors The Ohio State University’s James L. Moore III With 2021 Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award
Press Release
May 19, 2021
St. Nicholas Burrus, a business student and heart transplant recipient, and Edwin Duarte, a U.S. Army veteran and history major, are ACE's 2020 Students of the Year.
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ACE Names St. Nicholas Burrus and Edwin Duarte Jr. 2020 Students of the Year
Press Release
May 19, 2021
ACE Names St. Nicholas Burrus and Edwin Duarte Jr. 2020 Students of the Year
Press Release
May 18, 2021
Betty Turner Asher, Jean Dowdall, Jan Greenwood, Narcisa Polonio, and Shelly Weiss Storbeck have been selected as a group to receive the ACE Donna Shavlik Award.
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Five Women in Field of Executive Search Have Been Selected Winners of the 2021 ACE Donna Shavlik Award
Press Release
May 18, 2021
Five Women in Field of Executive Search Have Been Selected Winners of the 2021 ACE Donna Shavlik Award
Press Release
May 17, 2021
Janet Napolitano, a nationally recognized higher education leader and distinguished public servant, was presented with ACE's Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Former UC President Janet Napolitano Receives ACE Lifetime Achievement Award
Press Release
May 17, 2021
Former UC President Janet Napolitano Receives ACE Lifetime Achievement Award
News
May 17, 2021
The survey tracks qualitative and quantitative data and will provide a longitudinal look at U.S. internationalization as the fifth iteration of the survey in 20 years.
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Make Sure Your Institution Is Counted in ACE’s 2021 Mapping Internationalization Survey
News
May 17, 2021
Make Sure Your Institution Is Counted in ACE’s 2021 Mapping Internationalization Survey
News
May 17, 2021
A new ACE issue brief summarizes results from a series of surveys evaluating U.S. voters’ attitudes and perceptions regarding international students.
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Public Generally Supports International Students Despite Security and Competition Concerns, ACE Survey Finds
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May 17, 2021
Public Generally Supports International Students Despite Security and Competition Concerns, ACE Survey Finds
News
May 14, 2021
The Department of Education has announced more than $36 billion in emergency grants for nonprofit higher education institutions and students under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act.
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Education Department Releases $36 Billion in COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funds
News
May 14, 2021
Education Department Releases $36 Billion in COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funds
Press Release
May 10, 2021
ACE and Lumina Foundation have announced that Cherisse Jones-Branch, dean of the Graduate School at Arkansas State University and a member of the 2021-22 ACE Fellows Program cohort, is receiving a grant to help enable her participation in the program.
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ACE and Lumina Foundation Honor ACE Fellow Cherisse Jones-Branch
Press Release
May 10, 2021
ACE and Lumina Foundation Honor ACE Fellow Cherisse Jones-Branch
News
May 3, 2021
President Biden has announced his long-awaited request for free community college as part of the American Families Plan, a proposal that represents a massive and potentially transformative investment in higher education.
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Free Community College Is Centerpiece of Biden Administration’s Latest Infrastructure Plan
News
May 3, 2021
Free Community College Is Centerpiece of Biden Administration’s Latest Infrastructure Plan
News
May 3, 2021
The Learner Success Laboratory is designed as a transformational change management process that emphasizes agility, resilience, equity, and evidence, all of which will be essential during this period of recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Spots are Filling up for Cohort Two of ACE’s Learner Success Lab
News
May 3, 2021
Spots are Filling up for Cohort Two of ACE’s Learner Success Lab
News
May 3, 2021
The Biden administration has started to address issues around student visas for international students and scholars wishing to come to the United States this fall.
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Biden Administration Moves to Make It Easier for Most International Students to Come to the U.S. This Fall
News
May 3, 2021
Biden Administration Moves to Make It Easier for Most International Students to Come to the U.S. This Fall
Statement
April 28, 2021
These are wide-ranging, bold proposals. They portend a revolution in the financing of higher education that would bolster opportunity and provide millions of low- and middle-income Americans the chance to pursue a higher education.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on American Families Plan Higher Education Proposals
Statement
April 28, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on American Families Plan Higher Education Proposals
News
April 26, 2021
Some parts of the bills would be beneficial to campuses and students—especially the funding for research and efforts on STEM—while other provisions would be problematic, expensive, and time-consuming in terms of process and reporting requirements.
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Bills Targeting China Could Impact Higher Education Research and Foreign Gift Reporting
News
April 26, 2021
Bills Targeting China Could Impact Higher Education Research and Foreign Gift Reporting
News
April 19, 2021
ACE2021 plenaries included a conversation with John B. King Jr., the 10th Secretary of Education and currently president and CEO of The Education Trust; political analysts Kirsten Powers and Michael Steele; and Kimberlé Crenshaw.
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Access Now Available to ACE2021 Session Recordings
News
April 19, 2021
Access Now Available to ACE2021 Session Recordings
Statement
April 13, 2021
As the integrity of our electoral system is essential, we strongly oppose the efforts currently underway across the nation to suppress voting by qualified voters. We stand with all who seek to expand rather than restrict voting and civic participation.
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Statement on Voting Rights by Higher Education Organizations
Statement
April 13, 2021
Statement on Voting Rights by Higher Education Organizations
News
April 13, 2021
ACE has joined nearly 50 other higher education organizations in releasing a statement that addresses efforts underway in a number of states to restrict or limit voting in future elections.
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Higher Education Community Statement Strongly Opposes Efforts to Suppress Voting Rights
News
April 13, 2021
Higher Education Community Statement Strongly Opposes Efforts to Suppress Voting Rights
News
April 12, 2021
Support for the mental health of students with marginalized identities, which is essential to ensuring equity and student success, will be the focus of a new series of workshops.
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New Workshop Series to Focus on Equity in Student Mental Health
News
April 12, 2021
New Workshop Series to Focus on Equity in Student Mental Health
News
April 5, 2021
The brief looks at issues such as whether institutions can require students to be vaccinated with one of the three COVID-19 vaccines so far approved in the United States, and some of the questions involved in making the decision to do so.
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ACE Issue Brief Suggests Framework for Campus Vaccination Requirement Questions
News
April 5, 2021
ACE Issue Brief Suggests Framework for Campus Vaccination Requirement Questions
News
April 1, 2021
ACE has launched a modernized Military Guide that will help military-connected students easily find college credit for their military education and training.
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Modernized ACE Military Guide Expands College Credit Opportunities for Military Learners
News
April 1, 2021
Modernized ACE Military Guide Expands College Credit Opportunities for Military Learners
News
March 29, 2021
A series of April webinars, presented in cooperation with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, will examine the future of international exchanges with regards to scholars programs like Fulbright, student programs, and professional exchanges.
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Prepare for Post-COVID-19 International Exchanges With Three ACE Webinars
News
March 29, 2021
Prepare for Post-COVID-19 International Exchanges With Three ACE Webinars
News
March 29, 2021
ACE has joined a broad coalition of nearly 1,200 organizations, including almost 900 colleges and universities, in urging Congress to double the maximum Pell Grant.
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Colleges and Universities, Higher Ed Groups Call on Congress to Double the Maximum Pell Grant
News
March 29, 2021
Colleges and Universities, Higher Ed Groups Call on Congress to Double the Maximum Pell Grant
News
March 29, 2021
ACE2021 concluded March 24 after three successful days of speakers, discussions, and activities on a wide range of higher education topics, as well as roundtables and social events that allowed attendees to network with colleagues.
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That’s a Wrap on ACE’s 2021 Online Annual Meeting
News
March 29, 2021
That’s a Wrap on ACE’s 2021 Online Annual Meeting
Statement
March 25, 2021
Doubling the maximum Pell Grant is something Congress can agree to on a bipartisan basis as a fast and effective way to bolster opportunity for millions of students.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell: ACE Joins In Call to Congress to Double the Pell Grant
Statement
March 25, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell: ACE Joins In Call to Congress to Double the Pell Grant
Press Release
March 22, 2021
The report comes at a time when college students are becoming more mobile, moving in and out as well as through multiple colleges and universities and other learning environments, such as military service or the workforce.
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ACE Task Force Releases Report, Recommendations on Transfer of Credit Practices
Press Release
March 22, 2021
ACE Task Force Releases Report, Recommendations on Transfer of Credit Practices
News
March 22, 2021
The report, and additional forthcoming papers from the study, offers details on a new way of approaching leadership: the Shared Equity Leadership (SEL) model.
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Equity Leadership Is Everyone’s Work, New ACE Paper Suggests
News
March 22, 2021
Equity Leadership Is Everyone’s Work, New ACE Paper Suggests
News
March 22, 2021
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona made his inaugural appearance before a higher education audience Monday at ACE’s 2021 Annual Meeting, being held all-online this year.
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Conversation With Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Opens ACE2021
News
March 22, 2021
Conversation With Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Opens ACE2021
News
March 22, 2021
The House of Representatives passed the latest version of the Dream Act, an effort to grant millions of young undocumented immigrants—many of whom are college students—legal status and place them on a pathway to citizenship.
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House Passes the American Dream and Promise Act
News
March 22, 2021
House Passes the American Dream and Promise Act
Statement
March 18, 2021
We applaud the House for approving the American Dream and Promise Act, which would enact long-needed permanent protections for Dreamers, those bright and talented individuals brought to this country as children.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on House Passage of the American Dream and Promise Act
Statement
March 18, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on House Passage of the American Dream and Promise Act
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