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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

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Headlines 3/5: ⬩ Trump Stresses Transparency but Releases Little Accurate Data @insidehighered.com ⬩ Transfer Enrollment Ticked Up 4.4% in the Fall, Report Finds (@HigherEdDive) More: ow.ly/emLs50V0r6X

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As #HigherEd faces mounting federal scrutiny, the dotEDU Live hosts breakdown DEI policy changes, new Ed Sec Linda McMahon’s plans, funding threats, and more. Listen here: www.acenet.edu/Pages/dotedu...

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What goes into that snazzy smartphone? "There's not one aspect of this iPhone 16 which has not been deeply empowered and enabled by, at one point or another, some academic research activity." Watch Michael Crow of ASU make a vital point. #HigherEdBuildsAmerica www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqfk...

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Congress is advancing a bill that could impose deep cuts to programs that support students and colleges—while also introducing tax changes that could impact students and institutions. Read more: www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

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ICYMI: Last week, ACE and more than 60 higher education associations called on the Department of Education to rescind its recent Dear Colleague Letter regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion policies on college campuses. www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

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Congress is advancing a bill that could impose deep cuts to programs that support students and colleges—while also introducing tax changes that could impact students and institutions. Read more: www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

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Headlines 3/4: ⬩ Senate Confirms Trump Pick Linda McMahon to Lead the Department of Education @usatoday.com ⬩ Supreme Court Won’t Hear a Challenge to College Programs for Reporting Bias Allegations @apnews.com More: ow.ly/emLs50V0r6X

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The Key Insights report on the incoming 2024 college class from the HERI team's collaboration with @aceducation.bsky.social is highlighted in @edsource.org. National survey of freshmen class of 2024 finds disparities across race, sexual orientation edsource.org?page_id=727622

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In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, ACE salutes women leaders in #highered. Learn more about our Women’s Network, which supports women leaders and those positioned to promote their advancement. ow.ly/EnuZ50V9suj

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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

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Headlines 3/3: ⬩ Education Dept. Softens Controversial Guidance on Race and Schools @washingtonpost.com ⬩ Researchers in ‘Limbo’ as Trump Battles Courts @insidehighered.com More: www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

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Headlines 2/25: ⬩ Injunction Blocking Parts of Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders Doesn’t Affect DEI Guidance @insidehighered.com ⬩ Medical Research Labs Brace for Possible Funding Cuts That Could Disrupt Their Work @npr.org More: ow.ly/emLs50V0r6X

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Together w/ @uclaseis.bsky.social & @aceducation.bsky.social our HERI team has released a new report exploring the experiences, backgrounds, & other key features of the entering class '24. A must-read for #highered leaders invested in data-driven ed policy! heri.ucla.edu/ace-and-ucla...

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ACE, in collaboration with HERI at @uclaseis.bsky.social, released a report that highlights the growing diversity of first-year college students and explores the experiences, backgrounds, and other key features of the entering class of 2024. @cresstucla.bsky.social www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

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Headlines 2/24: ⬩ Judge Blocks OPM, Education Department From Sharing Personal Info With DOGE @politico.com ⬩ Judge Extends Temporary Block to Huge Cuts in National Institutes of Health Research Funding @apnews.com More: ow.ly/emLs50V0r6X

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Headlines 2/21: ⬩ Huge Cuts in National Institutes of Health Research Funding go Before a Federal Judge @apnews.com ⬩ McMahon’s Nomination Advances to the Senate Floor @insidehighered.com More: ow.ly/emLs50V0r6X

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US Department of Education's 'stop DEI' order lacks force of law but is set to sow chaos, Nathan Greenfield reports @aceducation.bsky.social #DEI www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?sto...

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In a closely watched Senate confirmation hearing, Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, faced pointed questions on both K-12 and #highered policy. #EduSky Read more: ow.ly/2LGA50V299y

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"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...

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Headlines 2/20: ⬩ Has Florida Sparked a Trend of Ending In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students? @insidehighered.com ⬩ Schools, Colleges Have 2 Weeks to Ban DEI. An Education Expert Warns It Won’t Be Easy @npr.org More: ow.ly/emLs50V0r6X

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Headlines 2/19: ⬩ Higher Ed Policy Groups Push Back on Trump’s Anti-DEI Guidance @insidehighered.com ⬩ Department of Education Contract Cuts Spur ‘Chaos and Confusion’ @thehill.com More: www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

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“America needs higher education once again. This is our moment.” ICYMI: Hundreds of #highered leaders gathered in Washington during a rapidly shifting federal policy landscape for #ACEx2025. Read all about it here: www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

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"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...

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ICYMI: Congress is facing mounting pressure to prevent a partial government shutdown. Meanwhile, efforts by congressional Republicans to move a massive reconciliation bill advanced last week. Read more on what this all means for #highered: www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

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In a closely watched Senate confirmation hearing, Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, faced pointed questions on both K-12 and #highered policy. #EduSky Read more: ow.ly/2LGA50V299y

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Less than 30 minutes until today's dotEDU Live! Register here: ow.ly/yW3950UY8uK

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“We don’t agree with the conclusions they’re drawing and we’re not sure a lot of courts will agree with the conclusions they’re drawing,” said Jon Fansmith, senior vice president for government relations and national engagement at the American Council on Education.

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ALL HANDS: Tune in TODAY (FEB18) at 1 pm Eastern. Mitchell, Fansmith, Spreitzer, & Gunja from @aceducation.bsky.social dissect the latest directive from the Education Department, banning race-conscious programs in higher education. Remember: #HigherEdBuildsAmerica zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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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

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Congress is facing mounting pressure to prevent a partial government shutdown. Meanwhile, efforts by congressional Republicans to move a massive reconciliation bill advanced this week. Read more on what this all means for #highered: www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

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“America needs higher education once again,” ACE President Ted Mitchell said. “This is our moment.” Hundreds of #highered leaders gathered in Washington during a rapidly shifting federal policy landscape for the #ACEx2025. Read all about it here: ow.ly/r0rI50V0ucO

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“America needs higher education once again,” ACE President Ted Mitchell said. “This is our moment.” Hundreds of #highered leaders gathered in Washington during a rapidly shifting federal policy landscape for the #ACEx2025. Read all about it here: ow.ly/r0rI50V0ucO

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Congress is facing mounting pressure to prevent a partial government shutdown. Meanwhile, efforts by congressional Republicans to move a massive reconciliation bill advanced this week. Read more on what this all means for #highered: www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

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Headlines 2/14: ⬩ Trump’s Education Dept. Pick Says Agency ‘Clearly Could Not Be Shut Down’ Without Congress @usatoday.com ⬩ ACE Adopts a Fighting Stance @insidehighered.com More: www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

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Today, ACE and the Carnegie Foundation released the first phase of the redesigned Carnegie Classifications to more fully recognize the amount of research underway at institutions. Learn More: carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu/news/carnegi...

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We have a new look! Much like our nation and the landscape of higher education—ACE has changed. Our new identity reflects the innovative practices we’re incorporating to better serve our members and the higher education community. Visit acenet.edu/rebrand to learn more.

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@aceducation.bsky.social Adopts a Fighting Stance At ACE’s annual conference, higher education leaders noted that they want to find common ground with Trump—but they’re also willing to fight back as he takes aim at the sector. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/41g174E

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Roth and Meckler—Wonderfully insightful hour of conversation!

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Terrific to be a part of this discussion. Obviously the challenges brought on by fewer births will be very real, but it was terrific to hear so many potential student-centered policies and practices to respond.

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🎉 Congratulations to Belle Wheelan, President of SACSCOC, on receiving the 2025 Donna Shavlik Award!! 👏 www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

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“Preparing for a Presidential or Executive-Level Search in Higher Education: A Guide for Women in Leadership” is here! Developed by ACE Women’s Network Executive Council, it supports women navigating executive-level search. Presented by @holliechessman at #ACEx2025 www.acenet.edu/Documents/Pr...

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Calling all college and university presidents: We need your voices! Together, we can remind our elected leaders what has always been true: #HigherEdBuildsAmerica.

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We have a new look! Much like our nation and the landscape of higher education—ACE has changed. Our new identity reflects the innovative practices we’re incorporating to better serve our members and the higher education community. Visit acenet.edu/rebrand to learn more.

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"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!

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Rio Salado College and Windward Community College are the recipients of the 2025 ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation. Congratulations to both institutions! @fideinvest.bsky.social #ACEx2025 www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...

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ACE President Ted Mitchell, Howard University President Ben Vinson III, and @swarthmorecollege.bsky.social President Valerie Smith join Gunja to further unpack the revised classifications. #ACEx2025

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Mushtaq Gunja, executive director of the Carnegie Classification Systems, breaks down the first phase of the redesigned Carnegie Classifications, which was announced today. #ACEx2025

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“How should higher education respond?” ACE’s Nick Anderson asks to kick off a session on changing demographics that features Carleton College professor Nathan Grawe, Jeff Strohl with @georgetowncew.bsky.social, and Patrick Lane from @wiche-edu.bsky.social. #ACEx2025

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