Discover how to customize VALUE rubrics, streamline processes, and improve student outcomes in this October 10 online workshop. Details: https://www.aacu.org/event/hacking-the-value-rubrics

Nominations are open for the 2026 K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award, recognizing graduate students who show exemplary promise as future leaders of higher education. aacu.org/cross

"I get to expose myself to the industry, but at the same time, I get to develop the key skills that businesses most value. In an age of AI, skills such as creative problem-solving will set me apart." – Bhavin Varsani https://bit.ly/3ItJyay #LibEdMag

"When you learn, teach. When you get, give," Maya Angelou wrote. Educators share the quotes that inspire and energize them in AAC&U's Reflections. https://bit.ly/4emPn4Y #LibEdMag

"The wildfire forced me to slow down and accept that resilience comes from leaning on others, not facing challenges alone." Read more about the unexpected lessons learned from the Eaton Canyon wildfire that impacted @caltech.edu: bit.ly/4lqE91F #LibEdMag

"Trump is ‘catalyst, not cause’ of HE decline – Pasquerella" via @uniworldnews https://bit.ly/46rGdSv

"The primary responsibility of a college or university is to ensure that the civic mind remains intact until the civic space is ready to emerge fully and openly again," writes @paramiuni's Kyaw Moe Tun in #LibEdMag: bit.ly/40pZ8to

AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella will join @financialtimes.com journalists & other experts for a webinar on September 18 at 8 a.m. ET to discuss what political attacks on US universities mean for innovation, business, & global competitiveness. Register: american-universities.live.ft.com

"Language shapes reality, and shifting our language can influence how we think, relate to others, and create change in the world," writes @DrJRiddell with @ubishops.bsky.social bit.ly/4k9oTp6 #LibEdMag

How should higher ed respond to Trump administration policies? Join AAC&U Pres. Lynn Pasquerella & Board Chair Jonathan Alger (Pres., American University) on 8/28 at 2 p.m. ET for a discussion of presidential leadership & the Call for Constructive Engagement. bit.ly/45dMlMr

Ready to lead through change? Apply now to the 2026 AAC&U New Leadership Academy Fellows Program to grow your impact, expand your network, and build the skills to lead with purpose. Details: aacu.org/nla

AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella: “Replacing the judgement of scientific experts with that of political appointees will have a profound and lasting impact on research quality, public trust and innovation.” bit.ly/4fQVZti via @uniworldnews.bsky.social‬

“Our goal should be not to turn the thermostat down but to turn it off: to go beyond the politics of the moment and remind people of all political persuasions how vital colleges and universities are.” - @jeremycyoung.bsky.social, AAC&U www.aacu.org/liberaleduca...

Lead with clarity, courage, and collaboration. Register now for AAC&U’s Forum on Transformational Leadership: April 15–16 in Tucson, Arizona. Details: aacu.org/transform #AACULead

Early bird registration for the Conference on Global Learning closes tonight at 11:59 p.m. ET, Friday, August 15. Register now to join this fully virtual conference from wherever you are. aacu.org/global

Join AAC&U and partners for the Higher Education Democracy Exchange (HEDx) Town Hall on Thursday, August 28, at 1:00 p.m. ET! Learn how this innovative platform will support civic engagement in higher education, connect with key stakeholders, & discover ways to get involved. Details: bit.ly/4oEjGJ8

“College radio is still doing the important work of discovery, case making, sharing, and being an influencer. It’s still the place that discovers music and gives artists their first shot of being heard by an audience,” Rob Quicke tells @Ken_Budd: bit.ly/44lPJnY #LibEdMag

A new DOJ memo could limit how institutions support students from underserved backgrounds, even when programs are open to everyone. @jeremycyoung.bsky.social warns that this marks a troubling escalation in federal restrictions on DEI and threatens intellectual freedom. www.aacu.org/liberaleduca...

AI is poised to change the higher ed experience. Here's what leaders are seeing on their campuses: bit.ly/4l17kIU #LibEdMag

On the Title IX and Civil Rights podcast, “Navigating DEI in Higher Education,” hosts Alyssa-Rae McGinn & Jenna Farrell talk with AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella about navigating DEI under the Trump Administration’s interpretation of Civil Rights laws. bit.ly/4mzA2kq

The 2026 AAC&U Annual Meeting Call for Proposals closes today at 11:59 p.m. Submit your proposal before it's too late! Details:

The Winter 2024 issue of Liberal Education is a 2025 APEX Awards Grand Award Winner, one of 100 winners selected from over 1,000 entries! bit.ly/3U5EZFD #APEX2025 #HigherEd

Federal cuts to healthcare and food benefits reinforce the price of being poor in college, AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella writes. bit.ly/3TUuUvi

"It is demoralizing when the transformative work of our colleges and universities is reduced to talking points designed to be wielded as a wedge in public debates," writes Lynn Pasquerella in the latest #LibEdMag bit.ly/3IfO6AJ

Don’t miss AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella on 'Election Connection' as she unpacks the unprecedented threats to higher ed, and why more than 600 college presidents are speaking out. bit.ly/3ZIfi17

AAC&U joins legal challenge to the termination of grants by the National Science Foundation:

New, extended deadline announced! Apply by June 27. Details at aacu.org/ioe

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to align affordability and student success! Apply by June 20 to create and implement ambitious strategies for promoting open education across your campus. Details: aacu.org/ioe

Don’t miss the 2025 Credo + AAC&U Leadership Institute (December 2–3) in Greensboro, NC. A unique space to recharge and strengthen your leadership skills. Register now! aacu.org/lead

Open education is about so much more than free textbooks—it’s about pedagogy, access, equity, and changing how we support students. This online institute will help you create and implement ambitious strategies to promote open education throughout your institution. Apply by 6/20: aacu.org/ioe

“This is part of the strategy they have been employing, which is a flood-the-zone strategy with a barrage of attacks and a sense of uncertainty about what’s coming next or how one could even respond,” Lynn Pasquerella said. www.cnn.com/2025/06/03/u... via @cnn.com

Want to make global learning more accessible and career-relevant? Join us for a free webinar to explore how virtual exchange and collaborative online international learning (VE/COIL) can connect students with global industry partners. aacu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella on the consequences of Trump’s ban: “Chinese students, in particular, now that they're being faced with hyper-scrutiny, are looking elsewhere. That is a huge loss for us. It's a brain drain."

AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella: Actions taken by the Trump Administration against Harvard “carry the potential for a profound and lasting impact on the strength of American higher education and its fundamental mission of serving the public good.” www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-usa-...

In a world where leadership feels like running a marathon, take a pit stop at the 2025 Credo + AAC&U Leadership Institute. Recharge, reconnect, and thrive. Details: aacu.org/lead

“We have an AI space race that's taking place right now,” says AAC&U Vice President for Digital Innovation C. Edward Watson, on why AI literacy is becoming essential in US education. www.usnews.com/news/educati...

The Delphi Award application deadline is next month. Has your institution made changes to support VITAL faculty? Share your programs, policies, and practices. Two institutions will receive $15K. pullias.usc.edu/project-page... via @uscpullias.bsky.social‬

"...our national debate over higher education has lost the plot entirely." In Inside Higher Ed, AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella urges us to reclaim the purpose of higher education. Not as a battleground for ideology, but as a place to learn how to think: www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...

AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella: “Every individual leader must ground their [actions] in the mission of their institution, which must include academic freedom and the free exchange of ideas." Read @insidehighered.com: www.insidehighered.com/news/student...

Take part in a national survey exploring how global learning is integrated across US colleges and universities. Your insights will shape future AAC&U research, programming, and a new practitioner handbook. Details: aacu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Congrats to #LibEdMag for being a finalist in the 2025 ASME Best Cover Contest. The cover for the special issue on mental health was illustrated by Paul Spella with design direction by Todd Albertson. Here's the impressive list of honorees: asme.memberclicks.net/asme-announc... #LibEdMag

More than half of US adults disapprove of President Trump’s approach to #highered, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. apnews.com/article/poll...

From addressing ethical concerns to redesigning curricula, the AAC&U Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum helps you build an #AI strategy for your campus. Don’t miss this chance to lead the way. Apply by May 30! aacu.org/iapc

“This is not accidental. It’s not in response to Hamas’s attacks on Israel or the reactions of people at Harvard. This is part of the playbook outlined in Project 2025,” says AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella. @insidehighered.com: www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...

Free webinar! Discover how virtual exchange and collaborative online international learning (VE/COIL) can empower students with the skills employers value most—communication, adaptability, and digital fluency. www.aacu.org/webinars/lev... #VECOIL #COIL

The Academic Minute, hosted by AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella, was recognized as one of the Top 100 Academic Podcasts by MillionPodcasts. New to Academic Minute? Learn more, listen, and pitch your research: www.aacu.org/podcasts/aca...

New resource provides guidance on #AI use. Learn more and share AAC&U and Elon University’s latest guide: www.aacu.org/publication/... #GenAI

Update, 7:30 a.m. ET on May 3: The statement has more than 600 signatures and counting.

AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella joins national leaders across professions for an open dialogue on "100 Days of Attacks & Executive Orders." View the livestream on April 30 between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. ET: www.facebook.com/civilandhuma...

“I’m beginning to think that AI is essential learning for college students—that leaving college today without any skills associated with AI probably puts a student at a disadvantage,” C. Edward Watson, AAC&U’s VP for Digital Innovation, tells affiliate WAGM (Maine). www.wagmtv.com/2025/04/18/e...