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September 8, 2023
After a monthlong break, the Senate and House returned to work with a looming deadline to fund the federal government for the upcoming fiscal year by Sept. 30.
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Federal Budget Uncertainty Casts Doubt on the Fate of Federal Work-Study, Funding for Other Higher Ed Programs
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September 8, 2023
Federal Budget Uncertainty Casts Doubt on the Fate of Federal Work-Study, Funding for Other Higher Ed Programs
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August 11, 2023
The population of current presidents throughout U.S. higher education is still not representative of the students served.
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Higher Ed Stakeholders Begin Work to Address Equity and Parity in College Presidency
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August 11, 2023
Higher Ed Stakeholders Begin Work to Address Equity and Parity in College Presidency
Statement
March 29, 2023
As leading higher education organizations, we support the efforts of our colleges and universities to provide a high-quality educational experience to all who attend.
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Joint Statement by ACE and the American College Health Association on Safeguarding Student Health and Well-being
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March 29, 2023
Joint Statement by ACE and the American College Health Association on Safeguarding Student Health and Well-being
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February 6, 2023
The Biden administration announced last week that it will end the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies on May 11.
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COVID State of Emergency Ends in May; Federal Pandemic Aid was Key to Supporting Students
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February 6, 2023
COVID State of Emergency Ends in May; Federal Pandemic Aid was Key to Supporting Students
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January 17, 2023
There is still time to register for two ACE-led webinars that will examine central aspects of building more equitable campuses.
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Registration Still Open for Webinars on Equitable Tenure and Promotion, Shared Equity Leadership
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January 17, 2023
Registration Still Open for Webinars on Equitable Tenure and Promotion, Shared Equity Leadership
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December 9, 2022
The new initiative builds on ACE's VE/COIL Transformation Lab, which has now been transitioned to AAC&U.
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AAC&U Launches New Virtual Exchange/Collaborative Online International Learning Initiative
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December 9, 2022
AAC&U Launches New Virtual Exchange/Collaborative Online International Learning Initiative
Statement
December 8, 2022
We applaud Congress for acting in a bipartisan manner to safeguard the ability of all Americans to marry the person of their choice.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Final Passage of Respect for Marriage Act and Need to Accomplish More in Lame-duck Session
Statement
December 8, 2022
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Final Passage of Respect for Marriage Act and Need to Accomplish More in Lame-duck Session
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Facts in Hand: Supporting Veterans Through the Post–9/11 GI Bill
Facts in Hand: Supporting Veterans Through the Post–9/11 GI Bill
Educational benefits are vital for ensuring that veterans can succeed in higher education. In terms of funding and number of beneficiaries, the Post–9/11 GI Bill is the largest of the VA's benefit programs.
Facts in Hand: Measuring Student Loan Default Today
Facts in Hand: Measuring Student Loan Default Today
With the student loan repayment pause going on for over two years now, federal policy makers and isntitutions need a new way to measure the share of borrowers who default on their debts.
Facts in Hand: College Enrollment During the Pandemic
Facts in Hand: College Enrollment During the Pandemic
While overall enrollment in postsecondary education has been declining over the past decade, the pandemic appears to have exacerbated this trend, especially at community colleges and among nontraditional students.
Facts in Hand: Students of Color and Degree Attainment
Facts in Hand: Students of Color and Degree Attainment
Over two million students will receive college degrees this year, and a record share of them will be students of color. These gains in degree attainment, particularly among Hispanic students, are especially strong in STEM fields.
Facts in Hand: Who Is Borrowing for College?
Facts in Hand: Who Is Borrowing for College?
Data show that undergraduate student borrowing patterns are similar across sectors, an indicator that higher education is trying to minimize undergraduate debt. Graduate student borrowing data, however, offer a note of caution.
Facts in Hand: Keeping the United States Competitive
Facts in Hand: Keeping the United States Competitive
U.S. colleges and universities play a vital role in expanding our nation’s STEM capacity and building a strong STEM workforce. Partnerships between the federal government and postsecondary institutions are crucial in this work.
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