Strong strategy and data are only part of successful course scheduling reform. Communication is key to building alignment and sustaining change. Join AASCU Sept. 3 to explore practical strategies for communicating course scheduling reform: tinyurl.com/5yrsnyn5 #HigherEd #CourseScheduling

Higher ed leaders are navigating complex financial pressures. Sept. 15-17, AASCU and @NACUBO.bsky.social bring chief academic and business officers together in D.C. to tackle these challenges through peer learning, candid conversations, and strategic planning. Register: tinyurl.com/2yn26tu2

Preparing students for careers is only part of higher education’s mission. In the latest AASCU Edge blog post, Frank E. Ross III reflects on civic engagement, student leadership, and meaningful dialogue. Read more: tinyurl.com/yc8knbku #HigherEd #CivicEngagement

AASCU, @stradaeducation.bsky.social, and @aplu-news.bsky.social recently brought together the Innovation in Career Services cohort in Indianapolis to share ideas, learn from one another and explore innovative approaches to career guidance. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4d3dzn3p #HigherEd #StudentSuccess

As campuses get back into the swing of the fall semester, AASCU has plenty of opportunities for higher education leaders and professionals to learn, connect, and engage. Explore upcoming events, development opportunities, deadlines, and save-the-dates: tinyurl.com/km35v9ht

🎉 AASCU is celebrating 65 years! Throughout the year, we’ll highlight our history, the people and institutions that have shaped AASCU, and our impact on public higher education. Join us as we look back, celebrate today, and look ahead to what’s next! #AASCU65th #HigherEd

What could primary election reform mean for voter voice and representation? Join AASCU’s American Democracy Project Aug. 19, 1–2 p.m. ET, for a webinar exploring open primaries, ranked choice voting, and civic participation. Register: tinyurl.com/mrnxc2zj #HigherEd

In response to Education Secretary McMahon’s Aug. 3 letter to higher ed, AASCU and the American Association of Community Colleges have issued a statement highlighting our institutions' work to prepare students for careers, expand affordable pathways, and meet community needs. 🔗: tinyurl.com/mwrxhy39

We mourn the passing of Edward B. Fort, an extraordinary higher education leader and co-founder of AASCU’s Millennium Leadership Initiative. He passed away Aug. 9 at age 94. Read AASCU President and CEO @ChuckLWelch’s full statement here: tinyurl.com/3nwxa7jm

AASCU's Career Portal connects talented professionals with opportunities at colleges and universities nationwide. Whether you're seeking a leadership role, faculty position, or a new path in higher ed, your next opportunity is waiting. Start exploring: tinyurl.com/4dnnwt3e

#PromisingPracticeThursday: Colorado State University Pueblo's University Track Centers are helping first-gen students and those facing barriers to higher education navigate the path to college through application support, FAFSA guidance, and more. Read: tinyurl.com/24nfe9ec #HigherEd

AASCU member Clayton State University is helping students start college strong through its Summer Bridge Program. With tailored academic support, personalized guidance, and a 98% summer success rate, students gain confidence before the fall semester. Read: tinyurl.com/28pkz8jx #HigherEd

For more than 50 years, the Pell Grant has expanded access to higher education. In a new @forbes.com op-ed, AASCU President and CEO Chuck Welch explains why sustaining Pell is critical to student success and our nation's workforce. Read more: tinyurl.com/4w5cpy59 #HigherEd

Pell Grants Are Working. Now We Must Sustain Their Success.

Pell Grants are working. Here's why Congress should sustain one of America's most important investments in educational opportunity and workforce development.

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This summer, AASCU's leadership development programs brought together nearly 167 #HigherEd professionals to build leadership skills, expand their networks, and prepare for what's ahead. Read the latest AASCU Edge: tinyurl.com/3vn288je #HigherEd #LeadershipDevelopment

New! 📢 AASCU's American Democracy Project is launching the Innovations in Democracy webinar series. Join us Aug. 19 (1–2 p.m. ET) for the first session on primary reform and civic participation. Register: tinyurl.com/mrnxc2zj #HigherEd #CivicEngagement

Leadership is a shared journey. At AASCU's New Presidents Academy, spouses and partners connected, built relationships, and explored ways to support institutional leadership. Learn more about AASCU's Spouse/Partner Program: tinyurl.com/2s3s6wnr #HigherEd

Strong partnerships make strong institutions. 🤝 Join AASCU and @nacubo.bsky.social Sept. 15-17 in Washington, D.C., for an interactive symposium for chief academic and chief business officers. Gain practical strategies for financial sustainability. Register: tinyurl.com/2yn26tu2

Are you a new provost in your first year? Join AASCU's Academy for New Provosts, a yearlong program offering tailored learning, one-on-one mentoring, and a strong peer network to support your leadership journey. Register by Oct. 23: tinyurl.com/mpt8kj8f

Only 3 days left to register! Join AASCU on July 30 (1–2 p.m. ET) for Student-Centered Course Scheduling: Using Data to Drive Decisions and learn how scheduling data can help improve student success. Register: tinyurl.com/2t2ma9cs

Leadership starts with learning together. AASCU's New Presidents Academy is underway in Carlsbad, bringing newly appointed presidents together to build connections, strengthen leadership skills, and prepare for the opportunities ahead. #HigherEd

Recognizing what students already know can make all the difference. @lehmancollege.bsky.social's expanded Credit for Prior Learning initiative is helping students turn prior learning into college credit and stay on track to graduate. Read: tinyurl.com/39494n9j #PromisingPracticeThursday

Stay up to date on the latest federal policy developments impacting #HigherEd. Join us on July 29 at 12 p.m. ET for a Washington Policy Update featuring updates on FY27 appropriations, college athletics legislation, federal regulations, and more. Register today: https://tinyurl.com/23w7k9ep

Make the most of your AASCU membership with these professional development opportunities. ✨ Explore AASCU's upcoming events, development opportunities, deadlines, and save-the-dates: tinyurl.com/4y887f46 #HigherEd #Leadership

Thank you for joining us at #ASM26NOLA! We look forward to continuing the conversations and building on the momentum next year in Atlanta. Save the date for the 2027 AASCU Annual Summer Meeting, where we'll come together next July to continue advancing public higher education.

And with that, #ASM26NOLA has come to a close! Thank you to our incredible speakers, partners, and attendees for bringing your insight and dedication to New Orleans.

#ASM26NOLA concludes with a conversation on the role of higher education in strengthening democracy, civic participation, and constructive dialogue on America's campuses. This session will be recorded live as a special edition of the Voices for Justice podcast!

Thank you to the Southern University Dance Ensemble for an incredible performance opening our closing plenary at #ASM26NOLA!

The course schedule shouldn't be a barrier to graduation. 🎓 We're expanding our Student-Centered Course Scheduling initiative to 12 more institutions, with support from @luminafoundation.bsky.social, @gatesfoundation.bsky.social, and Ad Astra. More: tinyurl.com/5n73rma2 #HigherEd #StudentSuccess

From student success and campus morale to technology and enrollment trends, today's participant-driven session at #ASM26NOLA is bringing campus leaders together to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another through meaningful conversation.

Attendees are exploring how Clayton State University is using AI-powered writing feedback to expand academic support for students, examining results from the university's recent pilot and discussing strategies for using AI to support long-term success. #ASM26NOLA