American Council on Education
@aceducation.bsky.social
The major coordinating body for the nation’s colleges & universities.
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Find us here: acenet.edu
On the latest dotEDU, the hosts unpack the Education Department’s massive regulatory to-do list and discuss what's next following the reopening of the federal government.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
On the latest dotEDU, the hosts unpack the Education Department’s massive regulatory to-do list and discuss what's next following the reopening of the federal government.
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: ow.ly/rzGh50XtrAT
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: ow.ly/rzGh50XtrAT
Explore the ACEx2026 speaker lineup! Discover the presidents, policymakers, researchers, and innovators who will take the stage at ACEx2026. Browse our growing list of featured speakers and learn more about the conversations they will lead.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Explore the ACEx2026 speaker lineup! Discover the presidents, policymakers, researchers, and innovators who will take the stage at ACEx2026. Browse our growing list of featured speakers and learn more about the conversations they will lead.
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A new ACE issue brief outlines problems that have caused payment backlogs for key VA education benefit programs.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
A new ACE issue brief outlines problems that have caused payment backlogs for key VA education benefit programs.
www.acenet.edu/Documents/Is...
www.acenet.edu/Documents/Is...
An expert panel featuring Jared Bass, Andrew Flagel, Mamie Voight, Alex Ricci, and Sara Custer discuss the economic value of higher education
October 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
An expert panel featuring Jared Bass, Andrew Flagel, Mamie Voight, Alex Ricci, and Sara Custer discuss the economic value of higher education
ACE’s Emmanual Guillory and Danielle Melidona walk attendees through the functionality of the new database that showcases the economic value of postsecondary institutions across the country.
October 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
ACE’s Emmanual Guillory and Danielle Melidona walk attendees through the functionality of the new database that showcases the economic value of postsecondary institutions across the country.
Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Burgess Owens (R-UT) shared thoughts on the value of higher education over video with attendees.
October 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Burgess Owens (R-UT) shared thoughts on the value of higher education over video with attendees.
HAPPENING NOW: ACE President Ted Mitchell and @howard.edu President Wayne A. I. Frederick give opening remarks at the launch of ACE’s Higher Education Economic Indicators Tool at Howard
October 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
HAPPENING NOW: ACE President Ted Mitchell and @howard.edu President Wayne A. I. Frederick give opening remarks at the launch of ACE’s Higher Education Economic Indicators Tool at Howard
Since 1942, ACE has worked to ensure that the GED open paths to college and careers. Today, on National GED Day, we celebrate every person who has used the GED to create a better future for themselves and their families. ged.com/nationalgedd...
September 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Since 1942, ACE has worked to ensure that the GED open paths to college and careers. Today, on National GED Day, we celebrate every person who has used the GED to create a better future for themselves and their families. ged.com/nationalgedd...
Sen. Tim Kaine said state workforce partnerships are a triple win, because they provide opportunities, serve a need, and strengthen the economy. He said this conversation couldn’t be more timely.
September 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Sen. Tim Kaine said state workforce partnerships are a triple win, because they provide opportunities, serve a need, and strengthen the economy. He said this conversation couldn’t be more timely.
Happening Now: ACE convenes leaders on Capitol Hill for a briefing on how colleges and universities are building state workforce partnerships.
September 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Happening Now: ACE convenes leaders on Capitol Hill for a briefing on how colleges and universities are building state workforce partnerships.
On Capitol Hill with TCU presidents from around the country, Ahniwake Rose, President and CEO of AIHEC, unveiled a new report on the economic impact of Tribal Colleges.
Investing in Tribal Colleges is not just good policy, it’s smart economics. #HigherEducationBuildsAmerica
September 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
On Capitol Hill with TCU presidents from around the country, Ahniwake Rose, President and CEO of AIHEC, unveiled a new report on the economic impact of Tribal Colleges.
Investing in Tribal Colleges is not just good policy, it’s smart economics. #HigherEducationBuildsAmerica
ACE released a toolkit to equip #highered with knowledge and resources needed to advocate for state support and funding for student #mentalhealth. Use this to adapt and tailor strategies to specific needs and to strengthen state-level efforts. ow.ly/yOPz50VN53s
May 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
ACE released a toolkit to equip #highered with knowledge and resources needed to advocate for state support and funding for student #mentalhealth. Use this to adapt and tailor strategies to specific needs and to strengthen state-level efforts. ow.ly/yOPz50VN53s
On this week’s dotEDU Live, Jon, Sarah, and Mushtaq unpack new executive orders, the House reconciliation bill, and immigration policy for international students.
Plus, Mushtaq highlights the updated Carnegie Classifications.
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Plus, Mushtaq highlights the updated Carnegie Classifications.
Listen here: www.acenet.edu/Pages/dotedu...
May 2, 2025 at 6:48 PM
On this week’s dotEDU Live, Jon, Sarah, and Mushtaq unpack new executive orders, the House reconciliation bill, and immigration policy for international students.
Plus, Mushtaq highlights the updated Carnegie Classifications.
Listen here: www.acenet.edu/Pages/dotedu...
Plus, Mushtaq highlights the updated Carnegie Classifications.
Listen here: www.acenet.edu/Pages/dotedu...
This morning ACE President Ted Mitchell and
Carnegie Foundation President Timothy Knowles unveiled updates to the Carnegie Classifications, intended to better reflect the higher ed landscape in this country and to recognize student success.
Learn more here: ow.ly/n3ZG50VHakU
Carnegie Foundation President Timothy Knowles unveiled updates to the Carnegie Classifications, intended to better reflect the higher ed landscape in this country and to recognize student success.
Learn more here: ow.ly/n3ZG50VHakU
April 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This morning ACE President Ted Mitchell and
Carnegie Foundation President Timothy Knowles unveiled updates to the Carnegie Classifications, intended to better reflect the higher ed landscape in this country and to recognize student success.
Learn more here: ow.ly/n3ZG50VHakU
Carnegie Foundation President Timothy Knowles unveiled updates to the Carnegie Classifications, intended to better reflect the higher ed landscape in this country and to recognize student success.
Learn more here: ow.ly/n3ZG50VHakU
The Trump admin is continuing its attacks on #HigherED —ramping up pressure on institutions, revoking student visas, and slashing research funding.
On dotEDU, the hosts unpack the Harvard standoff, NIH funding battles, and what it all means. (Full episode link below.)
On dotEDU, the hosts unpack the Harvard standoff, NIH funding battles, and what it all means. (Full episode link below.)
April 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The Trump admin is continuing its attacks on #HigherED —ramping up pressure on institutions, revoking student visas, and slashing research funding.
On dotEDU, the hosts unpack the Harvard standoff, NIH funding battles, and what it all means. (Full episode link below.)
On dotEDU, the hosts unpack the Harvard standoff, NIH funding battles, and what it all means. (Full episode link below.)
Join us Feb. 25–28, 2026 for the ACE Experience 2026—a powerful week of convenings in Washington, DC where #highered leaders will engage, collaborate, and address urgent challenges. Mark your calendar. #ACEx2026 #HigherEdBuildsAmerica ow.ly/USWc50VywZb
April 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Join us Feb. 25–28, 2026 for the ACE Experience 2026—a powerful week of convenings in Washington, DC where #highered leaders will engage, collaborate, and address urgent challenges. Mark your calendar. #ACEx2026 #HigherEdBuildsAmerica ow.ly/USWc50VywZb
We're proud to welcome Studiosity as the newest member of ACE’s Thought Leader Circle—joining a network dedicated to strengthening #highered through innovation, research, and impact. Learn more. ow.ly/ahYB50Vx1E2 #StudentSuccess
April 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We're proud to welcome Studiosity as the newest member of ACE’s Thought Leader Circle—joining a network dedicated to strengthening #highered through innovation, research, and impact. Learn more. ow.ly/ahYB50Vx1E2 #StudentSuccess
New report from ACE: Pathways to Opportunity explores how MSIs, HBCUs, and TCUs drive student success, boost economic mobility & close equity gaps in higher ed. A must-read for higher ed leaders and advocates. Download now. ow.ly/B1nH50VpKhQ
March 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
New report from ACE: Pathways to Opportunity explores how MSIs, HBCUs, and TCUs drive student success, boost economic mobility & close equity gaps in higher ed. A must-read for higher ed leaders and advocates. Download now. ow.ly/B1nH50VpKhQ
ICYMI: On last week's dotEDU Live, ACE President Ted Mitchell joined Jon, Sarah, and Mushtaq to unpack massive layoffs at ED, budget battles in Congress, and what it all means for students and institutions.
Listen here: ow.ly/EWjZ50Vocek
Listen here: ow.ly/EWjZ50Vocek
March 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
ICYMI: On last week's dotEDU Live, ACE President Ted Mitchell joined Jon, Sarah, and Mushtaq to unpack massive layoffs at ED, budget battles in Congress, and what it all means for students and institutions.
Listen here: ow.ly/EWjZ50Vocek
Listen here: ow.ly/EWjZ50Vocek
ICYMI: The dotEDU hosts this week broke down efforts to shrink and dismantle the Department of Education.
They also covered attacks on DEI, policies impacting research funding, the status of federal funding with a shutdown looming, and more.
Listen here: ow.ly/BQac50VbV69
They also covered attacks on DEI, policies impacting research funding, the status of federal funding with a shutdown looming, and more.
Listen here: ow.ly/BQac50VbV69
March 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
ICYMI: The dotEDU hosts this week broke down efforts to shrink and dismantle the Department of Education.
They also covered attacks on DEI, policies impacting research funding, the status of federal funding with a shutdown looming, and more.
Listen here: ow.ly/BQac50VbV69
They also covered attacks on DEI, policies impacting research funding, the status of federal funding with a shutdown looming, and more.
Listen here: ow.ly/BQac50VbV69
Join the dotEDU Live hosts as they break down the latest policy shifts from Washington and their impact on campuses.
Topics include the Education Department's DEI directive, a new executive order on federal grants, the NIH F&A reimbursement cap legal battle, and more.
Register: ow.ly/n0W550V8JoL
Topics include the Education Department's DEI directive, a new executive order on federal grants, the NIH F&A reimbursement cap legal battle, and more.
Register: ow.ly/n0W550V8JoL
March 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Join the dotEDU Live hosts as they break down the latest policy shifts from Washington and their impact on campuses.
Topics include the Education Department's DEI directive, a new executive order on federal grants, the NIH F&A reimbursement cap legal battle, and more.
Register: ow.ly/n0W550V8JoL
Topics include the Education Department's DEI directive, a new executive order on federal grants, the NIH F&A reimbursement cap legal battle, and more.
Register: ow.ly/n0W550V8JoL
"Diversity is central to our work. It’s central to our work of building America."
ACE President Ted Mitchell joins the dotEDU hosts to discuss ED's letter on race-conscious policies as well as NIH funding cuts and Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing.
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ACE President Ted Mitchell joins the dotEDU hosts to discuss ED's letter on race-conscious policies as well as NIH funding cuts and Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing.
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February 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
"Diversity is central to our work. It’s central to our work of building America."
ACE President Ted Mitchell joins the dotEDU hosts to discuss ED's letter on race-conscious policies as well as NIH funding cuts and Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing.
www.acenet.edu/Pages/dotedu...
ACE President Ted Mitchell joins the dotEDU hosts to discuss ED's letter on race-conscious policies as well as NIH funding cuts and Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing.
www.acenet.edu/Pages/dotedu...
ED issued a directive declaring that all race-conscious student programming, financial aid, and support services violate federal civil rights law. Join ACE President Ted Mitchell and the dotEDU Live hosts as they unpack the implications of this order and what it means for campuses. ow.ly/yW3950UY8uK
February 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
ED issued a directive declaring that all race-conscious student programming, financial aid, and support services violate federal civil rights law. Join ACE President Ted Mitchell and the dotEDU Live hosts as they unpack the implications of this order and what it means for campuses. ow.ly/yW3950UY8uK
🎉 Congratulations to Belle Wheelan, President of SACSCOC, on receiving the 2025 Donna Shavlik Award!! 👏 www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...
February 14, 2025 at 12:48 AM
🎉 Congratulations to Belle Wheelan, President of SACSCOC, on receiving the 2025 Donna Shavlik Award!! 👏 www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...
"As awful as things can get, I believe in this country. I believe in the people here. And I know education makes the difference.”
ACE Centennial Fellow Freeman A. Hrabowski III with a powerful message to close out #ACEx2025.
Thank you, all, for joining us!
ACE Centennial Fellow Freeman A. Hrabowski III with a powerful message to close out #ACEx2025.
Thank you, all, for joining us!
February 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
"As awful as things can get, I believe in this country. I believe in the people here. And I know education makes the difference.”
ACE Centennial Fellow Freeman A. Hrabowski III with a powerful message to close out #ACEx2025.
Thank you, all, for joining us!
ACE Centennial Fellow Freeman A. Hrabowski III with a powerful message to close out #ACEx2025.
Thank you, all, for joining us!