Government Relations and National Engagement Events
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​​​​​​ACE’s Government Relations and National Engagement team brings the higher education community together to make its voice heard in Washington. 

From in-person briefings on Capitol Hill to virtual policy updates you can join from campus, these events connect college and university leaders with policymakers, share timely updates on federal legislation and regulations, and offer space to talk through the big issues facing higher education. Whether you attend in person or online, you’ll leave with insights and ideas to take back to your institution.​

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Opportunity Colleges at Work: Building State Workforce Partnerships
September 9, 2025
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ET
Opportunity Colleges at Work: Building State Workforce Partnerships
Join us for an in-person briefing with the presidents of George Mason University and Labouré College of Healthcare to learn how Opportunity Colleges and Universities connect education with workforce opportunities.
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The Economic Impact of Higher Education in America
October 6, 2025
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Economic Impact of Higher Education in America
Higher education builds America, and a college degree remains a powerful investment. Join ACE at Howard University for the launch of an interactive tool showing how higher education fuels growth across all economies.
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Past Events: 2025
ACE Hosts Inaugural Building Pathways Convening in Virginia
August 26, 2025
ACE Hosts Inaugural Building Pathways Convening in Virginia
​​Collaboration took center stage as leaders from higher education, Virginia government, and the business sector along with student veterans and student parents gathered at VCU for the first Building Pathways Initiative convening.
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Shaping the Future: Policy, Advocacy, and Impact for Military Learners
June 25, 2025
Shaping the Future: Policy, Advocacy, and Impact for Military Learners
Sponsored by ACE, this CCME webinar looked at the future of military learner success, with national leaders discussing policy, emerging priorities, and the advocacy efforts driving change.
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Navigating Campus Mental Health in a Changing America: What Now?
May 28, 2025
Navigating Campus Mental Health in a Changing America: What Now?
This webinar examined how the past academic year affected student mental health and how campuses were preparing to respond to mounting political and policy pressures in the year ahead.
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Strengthening Higher Education: How States Can Lead Amidst Federal Uncertainty
May 19, 2025
Strengthening Higher Education: How States Can Lead Amidst Federal Uncertainty
This webinar, held in partnership with the Brookings Institution, examined how states were stepping up to support higher education amid federal uncertainty, highlighting strategies in funding, data, and state policy leadership.
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College Presidents Advocate for Higher Ed at Inaugural ACE Hill Day
February 12, 2025
College Presidents Advocate for Higher Ed at Inaugural ACE Hill Day
Dozens of college presidents, representing the full spectrum of higher education, braved an impending snowstorm to gather in Washington for ACE’s inaugural Hill Day, where they met with policymakers to advocate for higher education.
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Previous Years
Diversity in Transition: Adapting to Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard
September 24, 2024
Diversity in Transition: Adapting to Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard
Explore the impact on campus diversity a year after the SFFA v. Harvard ruling and innovative strategies for fostering inclusion. Learn from experts as we discuss the challenges and successes in this evolving landscape.
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The FAFSA Failure, Enrollment Concerns, and How Institutions Are Responding to the Crisis
August 20, 2024
The FAFSA Failure, Enrollment Concerns, and How Institutions Are Responding to the Crisis
Watch this impactful webinar held August 20 on FAFSA failures, enrollment concerns, and innovative responses from higher ed. Explore strategies that support students and maintain educational access during these uncertain times.
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Navigating the EPA’s Community Change Grants Application Process
August 19, 2024
Navigating the EPA’s Community Change Grants Application Process
Watch the webinar ACE hosted on Aug. 12 to help equip campuses with the knowledge needed to navigate the application process for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Community Change Grants program.
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2024 Changes to the Title IX Regulations: What Campuses Need to Know Now
April 29, 2024
2024 Changes to the Title IX Regulations: What Campuses Need to Know Now
Hear from a panel of Title IX legal experts who will provide an overview of the key changes in the final rule, identify its challenges, and discuss next steps for campuses as they work to ensure compliance by the August 1 deadline.
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2024 Changes to the Title IX Regulations: What Campuses Need to Know Now
April 29, 2024
2024 Changes to the Title IX Regulations: What Campuses Need to Know Now
Hear from a panel of Title IX legal experts who will provide an overview of the key changes in the final rule, identify its challenges, and discuss next steps for campuses as they work to ensure compliance by the August 1 deadline.
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Watch Now: How Your Institution Can Save Money and Fight Climate Change
March 21, 2024
Watch Now: How Your Institution Can Save Money and Fight Climate Change
Colleges and universities can now tap into significant cost savings and boost sustainability efforts thanks to new clean energy tax credits included in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
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Inflation Reduction Act: Green Energy Credits and Higher Education
March 20, 2024
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. ET
Inflation Reduction Act: Green Energy Credits and Higher Education
Join ACE for a webinar—cosponsored by Second Nature and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education—on Inflation Reduction Act climate provisions. Learn how colleges can use climate tax credits.
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Student Mental Health in Higher Education Hill Briefing
March 6, 2024
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. ET
Student Mental Health in Higher Education Hill Briefing
ACE invites bipartisan congressional staff for a Hill briefing on mental health in higher education. Attendees will hear from a federal policymaker prior to an engaging panel discussion among experts and senior campus leaders.
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Department of Education’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: How It Could Affect Distance Learning
July 18, 2023
Department of Education’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: How It Could Affect Distance Learning
This past in-person event spoke about proposed regulations on gainful employment, financial responsibility, and administrative capability and a proposal that could create additional challenges for institutions offering distance education courses.
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About Government Relations and National Engagement

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Division of Government and National Engagement coordinates the efforts of the higher education community in representing its concerns to the federal government. Staff members prepare testimony for congressional hearings, comment on proposed federal legislation and regulations, and file amicus curiae briefs on court cases with important implications for higher education, among other activities. For federal government policy makers, the division acts as the central source of information and counsel on higher education issues. Division staff members also communicate information on relevant educational concerns and ACE policy positions to the media, college and university officials, and the general public.

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