Headlines 3/6: - Why Trump’s Student Loan Revamp Might Lead to More College Debt @politico.com - Pentagon’s Break with Ivy League Leaves Colleges Bracing for Further Changes to Military Programs @apnews.com More: www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

Headlines 3/5: - McMahon Touts First Year in Office; Dems and Students Push Back @insidehighered.com - Think Workforce Pell Is a Jackpot? Think Again. @chronicle.com - Trump to Host Roundtable on Future of College Sports @thehill.com More: www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

NEW BRIEF: ACE and Pearson examine how colleges and universities can better support stopped-out learners in returning to complete their degrees. Drawing on insights from leaders, the brief outlines strategies to strengthen reenrollment and completion. www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

Headlines 3/4: - Lawmakers and Universities Push Back on Loan Caps @insidehighered.com - Education Department Urged to Broaden ‘Professional’ Student Definition via Higher Ed Dive - Syracuse University Names Mike Haynie Its 13th Chancellor @syracuse.com www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

Congratulations to Washington State University and California State University, Monterey Bay on receiving the 2026 ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation at #ACEx2026. www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

Higher Ed Leaders Take to Capitol Hill, Kicking Off ACEx2026 www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

Closing out the morning, congressional staff shared insights and answered questions on legislative priorities. Now, presidents are meeting with lawmakers across Capitol Hill, underscoring the real-world impact of federal decisions on campuses. #ACEx2026

Great to see so many college and university presidents in D.C. this morning kicking off #ACEx2026 at ACE on the Hill! Dozens of leaders are convening before heading to meetings with lawmakers.

Can this man rally higher ed against Trump? My conversation with Ted Mitchell @aceducation.bsky.social. pod.link/1766357400/e...

Headlines 2/23: - Can Ted Mitchell Marshal Higher Ed Against Trump? @chronicle.com - The Human Cost of Trump’s War on Science @nytimes.com - Why Adults Pursuing Career Growth or Personal Interests Are the ‘New Majority’ Student @apnews.com More: www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

"It's important to be flexible. [There's no need to] immediately react." 🌴💬 What’s Next: Sarah Spreitzer, @aceducation.bsky.social, kicked-off an #Interim26 focused on important discussions with an exploration of the 1st year of federal higher education policy under the 2nd Trump administration.

Headlines 2/17: - Pell Grant Facing $11.5B Shortfall, CBO Says @insidehighered.com - International Enrollment Is under Pressure. How Can Colleges Respond? via Higher Ed Dive More: www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

Headlines 2/12: - How Congress’s Budget Could Hamper Trump ED Agenda @insidehighered.com - After Affirmative Action: Four Takeaways — And Puzzles — From College Admissions Data @hechingerreport.org www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

Join this upcoming Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges webinar featuring ACE’s Heidi Tseu for a timely conversation on reaffirming the value of #highereducation and how colleges and universities drive local and national economic impact. Details below:

ACE and Rep. Mike Lawler held a bipartisan briefing on Capitol Hill focused on graduate student loan limits, with participation from higher education leaders and policymakers. lawler.house.gov/news/documen...

Headlines 2/9: - Congress, Courts Stymie Trump’s Effort to Cap Research Costs @insidehighered.com - Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ May Spur Significant Changes to Higher Ed in 2026 and the Rise of ‘Un-College,’ Experts Say @cnbc.com www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

Headlines 2/6: - Major Changes to Student Loan Borrowing and Repayment Are Coming @pbsnews.org - Report Tracks Not Just Degrees, But Payoff @insidehighered.com - California Wants Colleges to Count Work Experience for Credit. How’s It Going? @calmatters.org www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

Headlines: - Report: Growth in State Higher Ed Funding Is Slowing Down @insidehighered.com - Minnesota Teachers Sue to Keep Ice off School Property @washingtonpost.com - USC Names Beong-Soo Kim as Its ‘Next Generation’ President @latimes.com www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

Headlines 2/3: - California Colleges Scramble to Fill Gaps Left by Federal Grant Cuts to Latino Students @latimes.com @hechingerreport.org - The Education Department’s Efforts to Fire Staff Cost over $28 Million, Watchdog Says @npr.org More: www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

The Department of Education is moving ahead with sweeping accreditation changes through new rulemaking and handbook revisions, bringing fresh concerns about politicizing higher education oversight. www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

Headlines: - Federal Government Shuts Down, Again. Here’s What to Know. @insidehighered.com - 1.7 Million More Students Qualify for Maximum Pell Grants Following FAFSA Simplification @theeduledger.bsky.social More: www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

Headlines 1/30: - ED Takes Another Step Toward Finalizing Loan Limits @insidehighered.com - What's Missing on Campus? Men. @bostonglobe.com - What Keeps Higher Ed Up at Night @chronicle.com - Beyond the Bars via Richmond Magazine www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

With major policy shifts reshaping campus sustainability efforts, ACE and @leadonclimate.bsky.social are continuing their webinar series on higher ed's climate action journey. Tomorrow's webinar centers on climate workforce development. www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

The House last week passed and sent to the Senate a bipartisan FY 2026 spending package that would largely sustain, and in several areas modestly increase, federal support for education and research. www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

The House last week passed and sent to the Senate a bipartisan FY 2026 spending package that would largely sustain, and in several areas modestly increase, federal support for education and research. www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

Headlines 1/28: - At CHEA, Kent Blames Accreditors for Higher Ed’s Woes @insidehighered.com - Gov. Abbott Orders Texas Universities, Agencies to Halt H-1B Visa Petitions @texastribune.org - Yale Will Go Tuition-Free for Families Making Up to $200,000 @wsj.com www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

Headlines 1/27: ⬩ ED Eyes Rewrite of Accreditation Rules via @insidehighered.com ⬩ Remote Class and Escorts: Twin Cities Universities Respond to ICE, CBP, Protestsvia @insidehighered.com ⬩ 5 Higher Ed Lawsuits to Watch in 2026 via Higher Ed Dive www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

Headlines 1/23: ⬩ Universities Count the Cost, One Year Into Trump’s Second Term via Inside Higher Ed ⬩ More than Half of Authors of Leading Research Say Funding Is Declining via Nature More: hubs.li/Q03_XzFy0

Join Second Nature and the @aceducation.bsky.social on January 29 (2–3 p.m. ET) for a free webinar on how higher education is advancing equitable green jobs. Explore workforce models, funding opportunities, and partnerships advancing equitable green careers. Register now: lnkd.in/eJiym_iV

New ACE Pulse Point Survey: - 7 in 10 higher ed leaders are concerned about govt interference in academic freedom - 98 percent report uncertainty stemming from federal policy actions Full findings: https://ow.ly/RA5k50Y05Wh

Headlines 1/21: ⬩ College Presidents Can’t Escape Trump via Chronicle of Higher Education ⬩ Federal Policy Uncertainty Is Disrupting Planning, College Leaders Say via Higher Ed Dive ⬩ Again Defying Trump, Congress Proposes Increasing NIH Budget, Maintaining ED via Inside Higher Ed ow.ly/4KNj50XXmIi

New ACE Pulse Point Survey: - 7 in 10 higher ed leaders are concerned about govt interference in academic freedom - 98 percent report uncertainty stemming from federal policy actions Full findings: https://ow.ly/RA5k50Y05Wh

Headlines 1/20: ⬩ 4 Takeaways From Trump’s First Year in Office via Inside Higher Ed ⬩ Trump 2.0’s Impact on Higher Ed: The First Year in 8 Numbers via Higher Ed Dive ⬩ Trump’s Admissions Data Collection Strains College Administrators via The Hechinger Report More: ow.ly/4KNj50XXmIi

Last week, a Department of Education rulemaking committee reached consensus on regulations establishing a single accountability framework that will apply to all higher ed programs. https://ow.ly/kRzH50XWNJk

Headlines 1/15: ⬩ College Enrollment Hits 10-Year High, Fueled by Community College Growth via The Washington Post ⬩ DOJ Report Compounds MSI Advocates’ Worries via Inside Higher Ed https://ow.ly/5OUt50XXmIg

Last week, a Department of Education rulemaking committee reached consensus on regulations establishing a single accountability framework that will apply to all higher ed programs. https://ow.ly/kRzH50XWNJk

Headlines 1/14: ⬩ Senate Advances Bills Rejecting Trump’s Efforts to Slash Research Funding via Higher Ed Dive ⬩ Economic and Workforce Development Tops State Higher Education Priorities for 2026 via The EDU Ledger https://www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pages/Todays-Top-Higher-Education-News.aspx

Headlines 1/9: ⬩ ED Panel Divided as Consensus Vote Looms on Earnings Test via Inside Higher Ed ⬩ How Many Graduate Borrowers Will Be Impacted by the Looming Lending Limits? via Higher Ed Dive ⬩ Student Parents Bear the Brunt of Cuts to Federal Programs via Inside Higher Ed ow.ly/gp6v50Wtv5f

Join Second Nature and the @aceducation.bsky.social (ACE) for the third webinar in our webinar series. This new webinar will take place on January 29, and will explore workforce models, funding opportunities, and partnerships advancing equitable green careers. Register now: lnkd.in/eJiym_iV

Headlines 1/8: ⬩ 6 Higher Education Trends t​o Watch in 2026 via Higher Ed Dive ⬩ 7 College Presidents on 2026’s Top Challenges and Opportunities via Higher Ed Dive ⬩ Education Funding Chaos Weighs on Colorado Community and Rural Colleges via The Colorado Sun ☀️ More: ow.ly/gp6v50Wtv5f

Headlines 1/7: ⬩ Congress Set to Reject Trump’s Major Budget Cuts to NSF, NASA, and Energy Science via Science Magazine ⬩ The Trump Administration Put $169M Toward Its Priorities. Here’s Where the Money Went. via @insidehighered.com ow.ly/gp6v50Wtv5f

Headlines 1/6: ⬩ Appeals Court Upholds Prohibition on Trump’s Medical Research Cuts via The New York Times ⬩ NIH Approves Hundreds of Grant Applications It Shelved or Denied via Inside Higher Ed ⬩ ED Plans to ‘Harmonize’ Accountability Metrics via Inside Higher Ed more: ow.ly/gp6v50Wtv5f

“Higher education does not work if it is an agent of the state.” ACE President Ted Mitchell spoke with U.S. News & World Report about major higher ed developments in 2025. https://ow.ly/5kRt50XS40H

Headlines 1/5: ⬩ Congressional Republicans Look to Build on 2025 Higher Ed Reforms via Inside Higher Ed ⬩ Trump’s Next Plan for the U.S. Education System: Lots and Lots of Rules via Politico more: ow.ly/gp6v50Wtv5f

Headlines 12/18: ⬩ How Education Changed in One Year under Trump via The Hechinger Report ⬩ The Year That Changed Research via Inside Higher Ed ⬩Sonny Perdue: College Still Pays. We Can’t Afford to Pretend Otherwise. via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution more: ow.ly/gp6v50Wtv5f

In dotEDU’s final episode of 2025, the hosts answer listener questions on the policy shifts campuses are tracking now and what’s likely to matter most in early 2026. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://ow.ly/8Zes50XLrA9

In dotEDU’s final episode of 2025, the hosts answer listener questions on the policy shifts campuses are tracking now and what’s likely to matter most in early 2026. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://ow.ly/8Zes50XLrA9

Headlines 12/18: ⬩ The Year in Photos via Inside Higher Ed ⬩ The Key Podcast: Higher Ed Policy in 2025 via Inside Higher Ed ⬩ A Partnership between Business and Higher Education to Boost Our Future Labor Market via Spokane Journal of Business more: ow.ly/gp6v50Wtv5f

A rulemaking panel agreed on draft regulations to implement Pell Grant policies authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, marking a significant step in the regulatory process. https://www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pages/Negotiators-Consensus-Pell-Regulations.aspx

Last week, a House committee advanced two bills aimed at college cost transparency, prompting warnings about unintended consequences and potential confusion for students and families. https://ow.ly/WtGk50XKTqp