Temp It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Podcast July 30, 2025 At the six-month mark of the Trump administration, the dotEDU Live hosts take stock of the landscape for colleges and universities in this all Q&A episode. Read More Podcast July 30, 2025 dotEDU Live: Ask Us Anything About Higher Education Policy 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. Read More 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. Read More News 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More Podcast July 10, 2025 dotEDU Live: The Big Beautiful Bill Has Passed. What’s Next? Member Spotlight July 9, 2025 This fall, ACE member Yavapai College will become one of the first institutions in the country—and the first community college—to offer a three-year bachelor’s degree. Read More Member Spotlight July 9, 2025 Yavapai College Launches a New Model for Bachelor’s Degrees Press Release July 9, 2025 Tom Stritikus, PhD, president of Occidental College, will be the next chair of the ACE Board of Directors. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More News June 2, 2025 As Trump Administration Escalates Visa Crackdowns, Higher Ed Community Pushes Back Member Spotlight May 27, 2025 Mental health has been a major topic in higher education in recent years, as growing numbers of college students reported experiencing symptoms of mental illness. Read More Member Spotlight May 27, 2025 Pioneering TCU Mental Health Care Model Promotes Comprehensive Care 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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 Read More Podcast May 16, 2025 dotEDU Live: Associations Speak Out as Reconciliation Targets Higher Ed News May 13, 2025 Colleges and universities can sign up to administer the survey through Oct. 10. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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 April 30, 2025 At the 100-day mark of the Trump administration, Jon Fansmith, Sarah Spreitzer, and Mushtaq Gunja review a fast-moving and consequential start: 142 executive orders, declining approval ratings, and significant policy shifts affecting higher education. Read More Podcast April 30, 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More News April 22, 2025 Christian Colleges Advocate Shirley Hoogstra Named ACE Senior Fellow Member Spotlight April 21, 2025 This Earth Day, rising global temperatures highlight threats to ecosystems, health, and food security. Colleges and universities are leading the way with innovative climate solutions—from greener labs to sustainable construction. Read More Member Spotlight April 21, 2025 ACE Members Innovate to Minimize Environmental Impact 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. Read More 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. Read More Podcast April 16, 2025 dotEDU Live: Harvard Pushes Back, Visa Chaos, and the Fight for Research Funding 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. Read More News April 14, 2025 Advancing Data Insights: ACE Innovation Lab Charts a Path for the Future 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. Read More 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 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More Podcast April 3, 2025 dotEDU Live: Latest on Dismantling of the ED, International Students, and Budget Issues Member Spotlight March 31, 2025 Throughout the country, colleges and universities are developing ways to shrink gender imbalances in higher education and the workforce. Read More Member Spotlight March 31, 2025 ACE Members Tackle Gender Inequality in Education 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. Read More News March 31, 2025 ACE Launches Higher Education Futures Forum: Leaders Explore New Pathways Forward CREDIT EvaluationsExplore ways to gain college credit for workplace learning and alternative educational experiences. Learn more The ACE National GuideMilitary EvaluationsPut your military training and experience to use to further your educational and career goals. Learn More The ACE Military GuideGEDThe GED Testing Service, a joint venture with Pearson, opens doors to college programs and employment opportunities. Visit GED.com