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:
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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
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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.
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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
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Congratulations to Washington State University and California State University, Monterey Bay on receiving the 2026 ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation at #ACEx2026.
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Higher Ed Leaders Take to Capitol Hill, Kicking Off ACEx2026
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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.
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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
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"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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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