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AASCU represents the sector of 500+ regional public colleges and universities dedicated to teaching, serving underrepresented students, and driving regional progress—fulfilling higher education’s promise for communities across America.
Today, we honor and thank the veterans within our AASCU community and across the nation.
We're proud to represent regional public universities that foster welcoming environments for student veterans.
#VeteransDay #HigherEd
We're proud to represent regional public universities that foster welcoming environments for student veterans.
#VeteransDay #HigherEd
November 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Today, we honor and thank the veterans within our AASCU community and across the nation.
We're proud to represent regional public universities that foster welcoming environments for student veterans.
#VeteransDay #HigherEd
We're proud to represent regional public universities that foster welcoming environments for student veterans.
#VeteransDay #HigherEd
Earlier this NFL season, the @morganstateu.bsky.social Choir delivered a stunning national anthem performance at a @baltimoreravens.bsky.social game, exemplifying the power of regional public universities to uplift and inspire—on and off the field.
Watch here: tinyurl.com/44jchdjj
#HigherEd
Watch here: tinyurl.com/44jchdjj
#HigherEd
November 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Earlier this NFL season, the @morganstateu.bsky.social Choir delivered a stunning national anthem performance at a @baltimoreravens.bsky.social game, exemplifying the power of regional public universities to uplift and inspire—on and off the field.
Watch here: tinyurl.com/44jchdjj
#HigherEd
Watch here: tinyurl.com/44jchdjj
#HigherEd
The countdown is on—#AASCU25 kicks off in just a few days! ✨
In less than a week, we will be hearing from the president of San José State University during the President-to-Presidents Lecture and celebrating this year's Distinguished Alumnus Awardee Clare Cusack!
We’ll see you soon in Nashville!
In less than a week, we will be hearing from the president of San José State University during the President-to-Presidents Lecture and celebrating this year's Distinguished Alumnus Awardee Clare Cusack!
We’ll see you soon in Nashville!
November 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The countdown is on—#AASCU25 kicks off in just a few days! ✨
In less than a week, we will be hearing from the president of San José State University during the President-to-Presidents Lecture and celebrating this year's Distinguished Alumnus Awardee Clare Cusack!
We’ll see you soon in Nashville!
In less than a week, we will be hearing from the president of San José State University during the President-to-Presidents Lecture and celebrating this year's Distinguished Alumnus Awardee Clare Cusack!
We’ll see you soon in Nashville!
Nov. 8 is #CelebrateFirstGen Day! 🎓
We’re recognizing the students, faculty, and leaders who were the first in their families to pursue a college degree.
Check out @firstgenforward.bsky.social's webinars that can be found in NASPA's learning library: tinyurl.com/4h5j8xcs
#HigherEd
We’re recognizing the students, faculty, and leaders who were the first in their families to pursue a college degree.
Check out @firstgenforward.bsky.social's webinars that can be found in NASPA's learning library: tinyurl.com/4h5j8xcs
#HigherEd
November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Nov. 8 is #CelebrateFirstGen Day! 🎓
We’re recognizing the students, faculty, and leaders who were the first in their families to pursue a college degree.
Check out @firstgenforward.bsky.social's webinars that can be found in NASPA's learning library: tinyurl.com/4h5j8xcs
#HigherEd
We’re recognizing the students, faculty, and leaders who were the first in their families to pursue a college degree.
Check out @firstgenforward.bsky.social's webinars that can be found in NASPA's learning library: tinyurl.com/4h5j8xcs
#HigherEd
AASCU’s new publication, Advancing Postsecondary Value, highlights promising practices from regional public universities and the policies that help scale them to strengthen student success.
Read the exec summary: tinyurl.com/495u6ms6
Look for the full report later this year.
#RPU
Read the exec summary: tinyurl.com/495u6ms6
Look for the full report later this year.
#RPU
November 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
AASCU’s new publication, Advancing Postsecondary Value, highlights promising practices from regional public universities and the policies that help scale them to strengthen student success.
Read the exec summary: tinyurl.com/495u6ms6
Look for the full report later this year.
#RPU
Read the exec summary: tinyurl.com/495u6ms6
Look for the full report later this year.
#RPU
Our alumni continue to show us the lasting impact of regional public universities. 💬
Read the new publication: tinyurl.com/mrkh4uzd
Across nine AASCU campuses, graduates report high satisfaction, successful career outcomes, and optimism for what’s ahead.
#StudentSuccess
Read the new publication: tinyurl.com/mrkh4uzd
Across nine AASCU campuses, graduates report high satisfaction, successful career outcomes, and optimism for what’s ahead.
#StudentSuccess
November 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Our alumni continue to show us the lasting impact of regional public universities. 💬
Read the new publication: tinyurl.com/mrkh4uzd
Across nine AASCU campuses, graduates report high satisfaction, successful career outcomes, and optimism for what’s ahead.
#StudentSuccess
Read the new publication: tinyurl.com/mrkh4uzd
Across nine AASCU campuses, graduates report high satisfaction, successful career outcomes, and optimism for what’s ahead.
#StudentSuccess
Several AASCU member HBCUs—including the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Alabama State, @morganstateu.bsky.social, Alcorn State, and Howard University—have received historic gifts from MacKenzie Scott as part of her extraordinary investment in expanding college access.
🔗: tinyurl.com/8ysnamkd
🔗: tinyurl.com/8ysnamkd
MacKenzie Scott’s HBCU Donations Surge, With $172 Million In New Gifts
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s blockbuster philanthropy continues, with announcements of new donations totaling $172 million given to three HBCUs.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Several AASCU member HBCUs—including the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Alabama State, @morganstateu.bsky.social, Alcorn State, and Howard University—have received historic gifts from MacKenzie Scott as part of her extraordinary investment in expanding college access.
🔗: tinyurl.com/8ysnamkd
🔗: tinyurl.com/8ysnamkd
We closed the final day of AASCU’s Academy for New Provosts by exploring what it means to be a leader. Participants reflected on the drivers of resilience, discussed how to put these practices into action, and day with some music to help new provosts find their collective beat!
October 31, 2025 at 8:23 PM
We closed the final day of AASCU’s Academy for New Provosts by exploring what it means to be a leader. Participants reflected on the drivers of resilience, discussed how to put these practices into action, and day with some music to help new provosts find their collective beat!
AASCU President and CEO Chuck Welch delivered opening remarks at the Sixth China-U.S. Provincial/State University Presidents' Forum taking place in conjunction with #CACIE2025. Several AASCU members participated in sessions focused on building sustainable programs to promote academic exchange. 🌏
October 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM
AASCU President and CEO Chuck Welch delivered opening remarks at the Sixth China-U.S. Provincial/State University Presidents' Forum taking place in conjunction with #CACIE2025. Several AASCU members participated in sessions focused on building sustainable programs to promote academic exchange. 🌏
Day 3 of AASCU’s ANP dived deep into the academic program array! Workshops led by Ad Astra and Athens State explored strategies to strengthen & enhance student success, ending with a provost panel from @yorkcollegecuny.bsky.social, University of North Georgia,
Northwest Missouri State University.
Northwest Missouri State University.
October 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Day 3 of AASCU’s ANP dived deep into the academic program array! Workshops led by Ad Astra and Athens State explored strategies to strengthen & enhance student success, ending with a provost panel from @yorkcollegecuny.bsky.social, University of North Georgia,
Northwest Missouri State University.
Northwest Missouri State University.
Thirteen AASCU member institutions are showcasing their programs and building partnerships across China to strengthen global collaboration and exchange during the China Center for International Economic Exchanges partnership development meeting.
#HigherEd #GlobalEducation #CACIE2025
#HigherEd #GlobalEducation #CACIE2025
October 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Thirteen AASCU member institutions are showcasing their programs and building partnerships across China to strengthen global collaboration and exchange during the China Center for International Economic Exchanges partnership development meeting.
#HigherEd #GlobalEducation #CACIE2025
#HigherEd #GlobalEducation #CACIE2025
Thank you to Jamal Watson from @theeduledger.bsky.social for covering this important work!
A new report from @aascu.org reveals that while a strong majority of alumni from member institutions are satisfied with their education and careers, significant gaps remain in career preparation, gender pay equity, and student debt management.
AASCU Report Finds Strong Alumni Satisfaction but Highlights Gaps in Career Support and Student Debt
The findings show 84% of respondents were satisfied with their educational experience and 83% were satisfied with their current careers. Additionally, 78% expect to earn more than the household they g...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Thank you to Jamal Watson from @theeduledger.bsky.social for covering this important work!
Tuesday marked the beginning of the AASCU China Partnerships and Education Expo! AASCU President and CEO @drchuckwelch.bsky.social is leading the delegation of 13 member institutions in Beijing.
Stay tuned for highlights!
#CACIE25 #GlobalEducation #HigherEd
Stay tuned for highlights!
#CACIE25 #GlobalEducation #HigherEd
October 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Tuesday marked the beginning of the AASCU China Partnerships and Education Expo! AASCU President and CEO @drchuckwelch.bsky.social is leading the delegation of 13 member institutions in Beijing.
Stay tuned for highlights!
#CACIE25 #GlobalEducation #HigherEd
Stay tuned for highlights!
#CACIE25 #GlobalEducation #HigherEd
Day 2 of AASCU’s Academy for New Provosts is underway with a thoughtful discussion on the provost's role in advocacy.
Participants are exploring how provosts can help students overcome obstacles to success and how they can best support faculty and students navigating today’s challenges.
#HigherEd
Participants are exploring how provosts can help students overcome obstacles to success and how they can best support faculty and students navigating today’s challenges.
#HigherEd
October 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Day 2 of AASCU’s Academy for New Provosts is underway with a thoughtful discussion on the provost's role in advocacy.
Participants are exploring how provosts can help students overcome obstacles to success and how they can best support faculty and students navigating today’s challenges.
#HigherEd
Participants are exploring how provosts can help students overcome obstacles to success and how they can best support faculty and students navigating today’s challenges.
#HigherEd
26 exceptional leaders have been selected for AASCU’s 2025 Academy for New Provosts. This program provides new provosts with timely and relevant content and tailored guidance to help them thrive.
Read more: tinyurl.com/y5wrbzsk
#LeadershipDevelopment
Read more: tinyurl.com/y5wrbzsk
#LeadershipDevelopment
October 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
26 exceptional leaders have been selected for AASCU’s 2025 Academy for New Provosts. This program provides new provosts with timely and relevant content and tailored guidance to help them thrive.
Read more: tinyurl.com/y5wrbzsk
#LeadershipDevelopment
Read more: tinyurl.com/y5wrbzsk
#LeadershipDevelopment
The 2025 GRC Fall Webinar Series continues Oct. 28 at 2 PM ET with a Joint Associations Group (JAG) Update on Indirect Costs.
Hear John Hildreth from Western Carolina University discuss reforms to federal research funding models.
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/pfnbtf9m
#HigherEd #Grants
Hear John Hildreth from Western Carolina University discuss reforms to federal research funding models.
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/pfnbtf9m
#HigherEd #Grants
October 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The 2025 GRC Fall Webinar Series continues Oct. 28 at 2 PM ET with a Joint Associations Group (JAG) Update on Indirect Costs.
Hear John Hildreth from Western Carolina University discuss reforms to federal research funding models.
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/pfnbtf9m
#HigherEd #Grants
Hear John Hildreth from Western Carolina University discuss reforms to federal research funding models.
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/pfnbtf9m
#HigherEd #Grants
How do alumni define value in their post-graduation experiences?
AASCU’s new publication, Leveraging Alumni Voices to Drive Value, explores how institutions can use alumni insights to strengthen career outcomes, engagement, and institutional value.
🔗: tinyurl.com/4km3aund
AASCU’s new publication, Leveraging Alumni Voices to Drive Value, explores how institutions can use alumni insights to strengthen career outcomes, engagement, and institutional value.
🔗: tinyurl.com/4km3aund
October 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
How do alumni define value in their post-graduation experiences?
AASCU’s new publication, Leveraging Alumni Voices to Drive Value, explores how institutions can use alumni insights to strengthen career outcomes, engagement, and institutional value.
🔗: tinyurl.com/4km3aund
AASCU’s new publication, Leveraging Alumni Voices to Drive Value, explores how institutions can use alumni insights to strengthen career outcomes, engagement, and institutional value.
🔗: tinyurl.com/4km3aund
In a new #PromisingPractice, @PeruState is preparing students for criminal justice careers through paid internships and coursework at Tecumseh State Correctional Institution—building a stronger, career-ready workforce.
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/mvk3bv2u
#AASCUTellingOurStory
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/mvk3bv2u
#AASCUTellingOurStory
October 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
In a new #PromisingPractice, @PeruState is preparing students for criminal justice careers through paid internships and coursework at Tecumseh State Correctional Institution—building a stronger, career-ready workforce.
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/mvk3bv2u
#AASCUTellingOurStory
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/mvk3bv2u
#AASCUTellingOurStory
AASCU's @drchuckwelch.bsky.social joined #HigherEd leaders today for the @stradaeducation.bsky.social’s 2025 State Opportunity Index release.
Learn more about the State Opportunity Index: tinyurl.com/mujmbsnu
AASCU is proud to join partners in shaping pathways that expand opportunity for all!
Learn more about the State Opportunity Index: tinyurl.com/mujmbsnu
AASCU is proud to join partners in shaping pathways that expand opportunity for all!
October 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
AASCU's @drchuckwelch.bsky.social joined #HigherEd leaders today for the @stradaeducation.bsky.social’s 2025 State Opportunity Index release.
Learn more about the State Opportunity Index: tinyurl.com/mujmbsnu
AASCU is proud to join partners in shaping pathways that expand opportunity for all!
Learn more about the State Opportunity Index: tinyurl.com/mujmbsnu
AASCU is proud to join partners in shaping pathways that expand opportunity for all!
🍂 Fall into AASCU’s upcoming events and deadlines for campus leaders—all designed to inspire connection and collaboration in #HigherEd.
Explore what’s ahead: tinyurl.com/bdwksw2a
#Leadership #StudentSuccess
Explore what’s ahead: tinyurl.com/bdwksw2a
#Leadership #StudentSuccess
October 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
🍂 Fall into AASCU’s upcoming events and deadlines for campus leaders—all designed to inspire connection and collaboration in #HigherEd.
Explore what’s ahead: tinyurl.com/bdwksw2a
#Leadership #StudentSuccess
Explore what’s ahead: tinyurl.com/bdwksw2a
#Leadership #StudentSuccess
Congratulations to Alabama State University (ASU), an AASCU member institution, on a powerful new partnership with Valiant Cross Academy (VCA) to launch the VCA Elementary School at ASU’s Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Center!
Read more: tinyurl.com/34unestz
#AASCUMemberSpotlight
Read more: tinyurl.com/34unestz
#AASCUMemberSpotlight
October 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Congratulations to Alabama State University (ASU), an AASCU member institution, on a powerful new partnership with Valiant Cross Academy (VCA) to launch the VCA Elementary School at ASU’s Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Center!
Read more: tinyurl.com/34unestz
#AASCUMemberSpotlight
Read more: tinyurl.com/34unestz
#AASCUMemberSpotlight
On Tuesday, we were pleased to be visited by Lynn Mahoney, president of San Francisco State University and member of AASCU’s Council of State Representatives (CSR)! CSR plays a vital role in shaping AASCU’s federal policy positions and annual Public Policy Agenda.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2dsf4adm
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2dsf4adm
October 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
On Tuesday, we were pleased to be visited by Lynn Mahoney, president of San Francisco State University and member of AASCU’s Council of State Representatives (CSR)! CSR plays a vital role in shaping AASCU’s federal policy positions and annual Public Policy Agenda.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2dsf4adm
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2dsf4adm
As we close #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re proud to celebrate five AASCU members recognized with the 2025 #ExcelenciaSeal by Excelencia in Education!
These institutions exemplify an ongoing commitment to advancing student success and opportunity.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/4t7m7nph
#StudentSuccess
These institutions exemplify an ongoing commitment to advancing student success and opportunity.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/4t7m7nph
#StudentSuccess
October 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
As we close #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re proud to celebrate five AASCU members recognized with the 2025 #ExcelenciaSeal by Excelencia in Education!
These institutions exemplify an ongoing commitment to advancing student success and opportunity.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/4t7m7nph
#StudentSuccess
These institutions exemplify an ongoing commitment to advancing student success and opportunity.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/4t7m7nph
#StudentSuccess
At AdAstra's #ASPIRE25, AASCU AVP for Academic Innovation and Transformation Lisa Hunter joined higher ed leaders to celebrate the new Student-Centered Course Scheduling cohort.
Welcome cohort members: TAMU San Antonio, TAMU Corpus Christi, @wkuhilltoppers.bsky.social!
#HigherEd #StudentSuccess
Welcome cohort members: TAMU San Antonio, TAMU Corpus Christi, @wkuhilltoppers.bsky.social!
#HigherEd #StudentSuccess
October 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
At AdAstra's #ASPIRE25, AASCU AVP for Academic Innovation and Transformation Lisa Hunter joined higher ed leaders to celebrate the new Student-Centered Course Scheduling cohort.
Welcome cohort members: TAMU San Antonio, TAMU Corpus Christi, @wkuhilltoppers.bsky.social!
#HigherEd #StudentSuccess
Welcome cohort members: TAMU San Antonio, TAMU Corpus Christi, @wkuhilltoppers.bsky.social!
#HigherEd #StudentSuccess
AASCU has launched Student-Centered Course Scheduling, supported by Ascendium Education Group and Ad Astra, a new initiative to help regional public universities remove a key barrier to student success: the course schedule.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3s7whv7s
#HigherEd #StudentSuccess
Read more: tinyurl.com/3s7whv7s
#HigherEd #StudentSuccess
October 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
AASCU has launched Student-Centered Course Scheduling, supported by Ascendium Education Group and Ad Astra, a new initiative to help regional public universities remove a key barrier to student success: the course schedule.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3s7whv7s
#HigherEd #StudentSuccess
Read more: tinyurl.com/3s7whv7s
#HigherEd #StudentSuccess