American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U)
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“A strong noncommercial educational media option gives people a wider understanding of this country’s stories and supports the skills and curriculum areas teachers want students to learn,” says Sara Dewitt of @pbs.org. https://bit.ly/3LOXeP4 #LibEdMag
When a Station Near You Goes Dark | AAC&U
PBS’s Sara Dewitt explains how cutting funding for public broadcasting puts learning at risk
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February 5, 2026 at 9:11 PM
“A strong noncommercial educational media option gives people a wider understanding of this country’s stories and supports the skills and curriculum areas teachers want students to learn,” says Sara Dewitt of @pbs.org. https://bit.ly/3LOXeP4 #LibEdMag
According to AAC&U's latest research report, employers express strong confidence in higher education's ability to prepare students for the workforce. Read more: https://bit.ly/3LucOPY
February 4, 2026 at 6:14 PM
According to AAC&U's latest research report, employers express strong confidence in higher education's ability to prepare students for the workforce. Read more: https://bit.ly/3LucOPY
AAC&U's José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson are featured in a new two-part episode of the HigherEdJobs Podcast, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching, learning, and faculty identity. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4tbQvj2
February 3, 2026 at 5:45 PM
AAC&U's José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson are featured in a new two-part episode of the HigherEdJobs Podcast, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching, learning, and faculty identity. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4tbQvj2
Join the AAC&U Institute for Democracy & Higher Education on February 3 at 3:00 p.m. ET, for "Stories of Bold Teaching," a facilitated dial-in hour that creates space for reflection, shared learning, and connection across campus roles during politically charged times. https://bit.ly/3M2VYI8
February 2, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Join the AAC&U Institute for Democracy & Higher Education on February 3 at 3:00 p.m. ET, for "Stories of Bold Teaching," a facilitated dial-in hour that creates space for reflection, shared learning, and connection across campus roles during politically charged times. https://bit.ly/3M2VYI8
“Educators face a dual responsibility: to protect students from hate while standing firm against efforts to use that hate as a guise for dismantling higher education’s independence,” writes American University's Pamela S. Nadell. https://bit.ly/4pJRZhu #LibEdMag
Smokescreen | AAC&U
Antisemitism on campus is real—and the Trump administration is exploiting it
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January 29, 2026 at 8:48 PM
“Educators face a dual responsibility: to protect students from hate while standing firm against efforts to use that hate as a guise for dismantling higher education’s independence,” writes American University's Pamela S. Nadell. https://bit.ly/4pJRZhu #LibEdMag
Congratulations to C. Edward Watson and José Antonio Bowen on being named to EdTech’s 25 Higher Ed Influencers to Follow in 2026 list! Read more: https://bit.ly/4rjm0py
25 Higher Ed Influencers to Follow in 2026
These higher education IT thought leaders and social media personalities are making an impact across digital learning, innovation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and campus transformation.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Congratulations to C. Edward Watson and José Antonio Bowen on being named to EdTech’s 25 Higher Ed Influencers to Follow in 2026 list! Read more: https://bit.ly/4rjm0py
The Alliance for Higher Education recently launched! AAC&U congratulates the Alliance and looks forward to partnerships that strengthen and champion higher education's role in our communities and our democracy. Learn more: allianceforhighered.org
The Alliance
We promote our nation's most vital sector in delivering on our democratic promises.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:06 PM
The Alliance for Higher Education recently launched! AAC&U congratulates the Alliance and looks forward to partnerships that strengthen and champion higher education's role in our communities and our democracy. Learn more: allianceforhighered.org
Employers express strong support for open inquiry in higher education, according to AAC&U’s latest research. Most agree that all topics should be open for discussion on campuses and see this as essential to student learning. Read more: https://bit.ly/3LucOPY
January 28, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Employers express strong support for open inquiry in higher education, according to AAC&U’s latest research. Most agree that all topics should be open for discussion on campuses and see this as essential to student learning. Read more: https://bit.ly/3LucOPY
“Responsible use is human-driven use with AI cooperation.” Notes from the ground on tackling AI in teaching, learning, and institutional culture. https://bit.ly/3Yu8hQD #LibEdMag
How Do You Do AI? | AAC&U
Notes from the ground on tackling AI in the classroom and beyond
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January 22, 2026 at 3:45 PM
“Responsible use is human-driven use with AI cooperation.” Notes from the ground on tackling AI in teaching, learning, and institutional culture. https://bit.ly/3Yu8hQD #LibEdMag
What do faculty really think about AI? A new report explores impacts on critical thinking, learning, careers, and campus practice—offering data to guide responsible action. https://bit.ly/49MXzKd
January 22, 2026 at 12:03 AM
What do faculty really think about AI? A new report explores impacts on critical thinking, learning, careers, and campus practice—offering data to guide responsible action. https://bit.ly/49MXzKd
Employers place equal value on workforce preparation and civic learning as outcomes of higher education. Read more about this and other findings in The Agility Imperative: https://bit.ly/3LucOPY
January 21, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Employers place equal value on workforce preparation and civic learning as outcomes of higher education. Read more about this and other findings in The Agility Imperative: https://bit.ly/3LucOPY
AAC&U’s Institute for Democracy & Higher Education and the Sustained Dialogue Institute combined forces to help educators navigate chilling, threatening, uncertain, and politicized pressure in their teaching, research, and work on campuses. Contact for free, confidential support. aacu.org/helpdesk
January 16, 2026 at 8:55 PM
AAC&U’s Institute for Democracy & Higher Education and the Sustained Dialogue Institute combined forces to help educators navigate chilling, threatening, uncertain, and politicized pressure in their teaching, research, and work on campuses. Contact for free, confidential support. aacu.org/helpdesk
Margee M. Ensign reflects on the growing threats facing higher education and the need for institutions to more clearly explain their value to their countries and their communities. https://bit.ly/4qT2Ark #LibEdMag
University Leadership in Crisis | AAC&U
What can we learn from American international universities?
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January 15, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Margee M. Ensign reflects on the growing threats facing higher education and the need for institutions to more clearly explain their value to their countries and their communities. https://bit.ly/4qT2Ark #LibEdMag
Employers say microcredentials make job candidates more competitive in hiring decisions. See what else employers value most in AAC&U's latest research: https://bit.ly/3LucOPY
January 14, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Employers say microcredentials make job candidates more competitive in hiring decisions. See what else employers value most in AAC&U's latest research: https://bit.ly/3LucOPY
Critical listening is essential to democracy. In a moment of deep polarization, higher education must protect academic freedom and create space for genuine conversation across differences. Read Lynn Pasquerella’s latest #LibEdMag piece: https://bit.ly/4qJnZDj
Genuine Conversations | AAC&U
Why critical listening is key to shaping democracy’s future
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January 9, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Critical listening is essential to democracy. In a moment of deep polarization, higher education must protect academic freedom and create space for genuine conversation across differences. Read Lynn Pasquerella’s latest #LibEdMag piece: https://bit.ly/4qJnZDj
New survey data indicate strong expectations for graduates to develop AI-related skills during their college years. Download the Agility Imperative and read more: https://bit.ly/3LucOPY
January 7, 2026 at 6:12 PM
New survey data indicate strong expectations for graduates to develop AI-related skills during their college years. Download the Agility Imperative and read more: https://bit.ly/3LucOPY
Congratulations to Li Zhou at Auburn University. Zhou was recognized for exemplary commitment to academic innovation in equity, community engagement, and teaching and learning. More: https://bit.ly/4mjjygB
January 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Congratulations to Li Zhou at Auburn University. Zhou was recognized for exemplary commitment to academic innovation in equity, community engagement, and teaching and learning. More: https://bit.ly/4mjjygB
Ronald A. Crutcher is the 2026 AAC&U President's Award for Outstanding Contributions to Liberal Education recipient. Join us at #AACU2026 to hear him speak during a special session. aacu.org/am
January 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Ronald A. Crutcher is the 2026 AAC&U President's Award for Outstanding Contributions to Liberal Education recipient. Join us at #AACU2026 to hear him speak during a special session. aacu.org/am
Congratulations to Jessica Ross at @uafairbanks.bsky.social. Ross was recognized for exemplary commitment to academic innovation in equity, community engagement, and teaching and learning. More: https://bit.ly/4mjjygB
December 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Congratulations to Jessica Ross at @uafairbanks.bsky.social. Ross was recognized for exemplary commitment to academic innovation in equity, community engagement, and teaching and learning. More: https://bit.ly/4mjjygB
Congratulations to Geidy Mendez at @ucirvine.bsky.social. Mendez was recognized for exemplary commitment to academic innovation in equity, community engagement, and teaching and learning. More: https://bit.ly/4mjjygB
December 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Congratulations to Geidy Mendez at @ucirvine.bsky.social. Mendez was recognized for exemplary commitment to academic innovation in equity, community engagement, and teaching and learning. More: https://bit.ly/4mjjygB
Dialogue, not division, can help campuses heal. A @barnard-college.bsky.social student shares her journey of learning to take part in and guide difficult conversations. https://bit.ly/4mS87w2 #LibEdMag
A Time to Talk, Not Take Sides | AAC&U
How I learned to take part in and guide difficult conversations
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December 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Dialogue, not division, can help campuses heal. A @barnard-college.bsky.social student shares her journey of learning to take part in and guide difficult conversations. https://bit.ly/4mS87w2 #LibEdMag
AAC&U is accepting late-breaking proposals for #AACUSTEM. Submit a proposal that will empower faculty, staff, and administrators to critically question, explore, and examine some of the most vexing challenges of STEM higher education reform. Details: aacu.org/stem
December 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
AAC&U is accepting late-breaking proposals for #AACUSTEM. Submit a proposal that will empower faculty, staff, and administrators to critically question, explore, and examine some of the most vexing challenges of STEM higher education reform. Details: aacu.org/stem
AAC&U’s Institute for Democracy & Higher Education and the Sustained Dialogue Institute combined forces to help educators navigate chilling, threatening, uncertain, and politicized pressure in their teaching, research, and work on campuses. Contact for free, confidential support. aacu.org/helpdesk
December 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
AAC&U’s Institute for Democracy & Higher Education and the Sustained Dialogue Institute combined forces to help educators navigate chilling, threatening, uncertain, and politicized pressure in their teaching, research, and work on campuses. Contact for free, confidential support. aacu.org/helpdesk
Congratulations to Katherine Kruger at @umich.edu. Kruger was recognized for exemplary commitment to academic innovation in equity, community engagement, and teaching and learning. More:
https://bit.ly/4mjjygB
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December 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Congratulations to Katherine Kruger at @umich.edu. Kruger was recognized for exemplary commitment to academic innovation in equity, community engagement, and teaching and learning. More:
https://bit.ly/4mjjygB
https://bit.ly/4mjjygB
"Bread doesn't lie. And in times like these, truth, even in the form of a warm loaf, is a rare and steady gift." Educators share how they're focusing on the positive during turbulent times for #highered: https://bit.ly/46W4CPm #LibEdMag
Resilience 101 | AAC&U
During these challenging times for higher ed, what are you doing to focus on the positive?
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December 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"Bread doesn't lie. And in times like these, truth, even in the form of a warm loaf, is a rare and steady gift." Educators share how they're focusing on the positive during turbulent times for #highered: https://bit.ly/46W4CPm #LibEdMag