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The major coordinating body for the nation’s colleges & universities.

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Statement by Higher Education Associations in Opposition to Trump Administration Compact:

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Statement by Higher Education Associations in Opposition to Trump Administration Compact
More than 30 higher education associations issued a statement in opposition to the The Trump administration's Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.
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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
The Education Department’s new rule narrowing which employers qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness has sparked lawsuits claiming it injects politics into student debt relief.

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ED Finalizes Loan Forgiveness Rule Limiting Nonprofit Eligibility
The rule, published Oct. 30 and set to take effect July 1, 2026, narrows which government and nonprofit employers qualify for loan forgiveness
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November 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Headlines 11/13:

⬩ With Government Reopened, Will Education Department Staff Return? via @insidehighered.com
⬩ Public Colleges Face Financial Crisis as Federal Cuts, State Budget Pressures Mount via @theeduledger.bsky.social

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HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week
A selection of the day's most important college and university news stories.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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A new report from @aceducation.bsky.social and TIAA highlights how Latina community college presidents are breaking barriers as institutional firsts, but it comes with heightened scrutiny, pressure to assimilate, and constant challenges to their authority.
Latina Community College Presidents Navigate "First" Status With Authenticity, Face Persistent Barriers
The new report reveals that Latina leaders frequently encounter assumptions that undermine their authority.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Headlines 11/7:

⬩ Congress Tackles College Cost Transparency via @insidehighered.com
⬩ Graduate Programs Will Soon Feel the Brunt of Loan Caps as Changes to Federal Aid Advance via @chronicle.com

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HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week
A selection of the day's most important college and university news stories.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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New Webinar Series with Second Nature and @aceducation.bsky.social (ACE): Charting Opportunities and Challenges in Higher Education’s Climate Action Journey

Webinar 1: Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Campus Climate Leadership | Nov 18 | 2–3 PM ET

Learn more and register now: lnkd.in/gmZ4yH3v
November 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Start Success | Listening to Military-Affiliated Students

During a webinar by the @aceducation.bsky.social, veterans shared their experiences and suggestions for improving supports for military-affiliated students. https://bit.ly/4oud4wJ
November 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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ACE and more than 20 other higher education associations have urged the VA to withdraw a proposed rule that would change how the agency defines “distance learning” and “independent study” for GI Bill programs.

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ACE, Higher Ed Groups Warn VA Rule Could Weaken GI Bill Protections
ACE and more than 20 other higher education associations have urged the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to withdraw a proposed rule that would change how the agency defines “distance learning” and...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Headlines 11/6:

⬩ Listening to Military-Affiliated Students via @insidehighered.com
⬩ International Graduate Student Enrollment Drops via @insidehighered.com

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HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week
A selection of the day's most important college and university news stories.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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ACE on the Hill is a chance for ACE member presidents and chancellors to connect directly with lawmakers on Capitol Hill and advocate on behalf of institutions, students, and the future of higher education.

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Exclusive for ACE Member Presidents: Advocate in DC Prior to ACE’s Annual Meeting
ACE on the Hill 2026, a part of the ACE Experience 2026, is a chance for ACE member presidents and chancellors from across the country to connect directly with lawmakers and advocate on behalf of inst...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
ACE and more than 20 other higher education associations have urged the VA to withdraw a proposed rule that would change how the agency defines “distance learning” and “independent study” for GI Bill programs.

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ACE, Higher Ed Groups Warn VA Rule Could Weaken GI Bill Protections
ACE and more than 20 other higher education associations have urged the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to withdraw a proposed rule that would change how the agency defines “distance learning” and...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Headlines 11/5:

⬩ Massive Cuts at the Department of Education Are Causing Big Problems at Massachusetts Colleges via @bostonglobe.com
⬩Ed. Dept. Cuts Grants That Were Helping College Students Become Teachers via Education Week

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HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week
A selection of the day's most important college and university news stories.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Headlines 11/4:

⬩ States Sue Trump Admin Over Rule Limiting Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants via @cnbc.com
⬩ California Colleges Brace for Food Aid Delays, Offer Assistance to Students via @edsource.org

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HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week
A selection of the day's most important college and university news stories.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
ACE on the Hill is a chance for ACE member presidents and chancellors to connect directly with lawmakers on Capitol Hill and advocate on behalf of institutions, students, and the future of higher education.

Learn more: www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...
Exclusive for ACE Member Presidents: Advocate in DC Prior to ACE’s Annual Meeting
ACE on the Hill 2026, a part of the ACE Experience 2026, is a chance for ACE member presidents and chancellors from across the country to connect directly with lawmakers and advocate on behalf of inst...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Headlines 11/3:

⬩ Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber on Addressing Challenges Facing Higher Education via @cbsnews.com
⬩ As Shutdown Slows Air Traffic Training, These Schools Are Stepping In via @nytimes.com

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HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week
A selection of the day's most important college and university news stories.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Headlines 10/30:

⬩ How SNAP Delays Could Impact NC College Students via @theassemblync.bsky.social
⬩ DeSantis to Florida Universities: ‘Pull the Plug’ on H-1B Visa Workers via @insidehighered.com

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HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week
A selection of the day's most important college and university news stories.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Headlines 10/29:

⬩ Science Funding and Immigration Fuel America’s Innovation. They’re at Risk via @latimes.com
⬩ Higher Ed Institutions Raise Concerns About H-1B Visa Fee via @insidehighered.com
⬩ What College Students Are Worried About Right Now via @nytimes.com

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HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week
A selection of the day's most important college and university news stories.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Headlines 10/28:

⬩Christian Colleges Object to Trump ‘Overreach’ on Higher Ed via @christianitytoday.com
⬩ International Student Arrivals Take a Dive Under Trump via @latimes.com
⬩ Searching for Compromise on Student Loan Caps via @insidehighered.com

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HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week
A selection of the day's most important college and university news stories.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Headlines 10/27:

⬩Americans Think Trump Is Overreaching on Higher Ed via @chronicle.com
⬩ Trump’s DEI Crackdown Closes 120 TRIO Programs via @insidehighered.com
⬩ Children of Colorado’s Farmworker Families Lose Critical College Support Program via @coloradopublic.bsky.social

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HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week
A selection of the day's most important college and university news stories.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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ACE submitted comments to the Department of Education urging that any restructuring of the Institute of Education Sciences strengthen its role as the nation’s trusted source for education data and research.

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ACE, Associations Urge ED Not to Weaken Institute of Education Sciences
ACE, AACC and AASCU have submitted comments to the Department of Education on the proposed restructuring of the Institute of Education Sciences.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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(1/5) THREAD: As the Trump administration uses its so-called “compact” to intensify pressure on colleges and universities, ACE President Ted Mitchell joined @pbsnews.org to explain how campuses are responding:
October 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Headlines 10/23:

⬩70% of Americans Say Feds Shouldn’t Control Admissions, Curriculum via Higher Ed Dive
⬩ Opinion: Higher Ed Is Responsible to the Public, Not the Trump Administration via @startribune.com

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HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week
A selection of the day's most important college and university news stories.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Headlines 10/22:

⬩ Another University Declines Trump’s Offer for Priority Funding @pbsnews.org
⬩ Us Chamber Sues White House To Block ‘Plainly Unlawful’ H-1B Visa Fee via Higher Ed Dive

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HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week
A selection of the day's most important college and university news stories.
ow.ly
October 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
(1/5) THREAD: As the Trump administration uses its so-called “compact” to intensify pressure on colleges and universities, ACE President Ted Mitchell joined @pbsnews.org to explain how campuses are responding:
October 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
ACE submitted comments to the Department of Education urging that any restructuring of the Institute of Education Sciences strengthen its role as the nation’s trusted source for education data and research.

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ACE, Associations Urge ED Not to Weaken Institute of Education Sciences
ACE, AACC and AASCU have submitted comments to the Department of Education on the proposed restructuring of the Institute of Education Sciences.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM