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Wasn't Miami U angling for an AAC spot?
October 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
ICYMI: College leaders spoke out against political interference and coercive research funding cuts. Their 2025 statement calls for academic freedom and open inquiry.

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#Censorship #DefendResearch #AcademicChatter #AcademicSky
A Call for Constructive Engagement | AAC&U
A Call for Constructive Engagement
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October 10, 2026 at 5:31 PM
What do students value in college beyond getting a good job? Explore new nationwide research on students' motivations, priorities, and experiences during a free webinar from AAC&U and the LearningWell Coalition.

"What Students Value in College"
October 14 | 2:00 p.m. ET
https://bit.ly/3UUkFLb
October 9, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Turn commitment into action. The AAC&U Advancing Public Trust Leadership Institute gives campus teams the framework, mentoring, and support to build lasting strategies for strengthening public trust. aacu.org/apt-institute
October 12, 2026 at 5:22 PM
ICYMI: 45% of faculty surveyed held back views to avoid outside backlash. AAC&U/AAUP’s 2025 report documents academic self-censorship.

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#Censorship #DefendResearch #AcademicChatter #AcademicSky
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October 9, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Jonathan Alger, America 250 Fellow at AAC&U and @aceducation.bsky.social, joins "Built to Deliver" to discuss strategic planning, institutional agility, and how higher education can respond to AI while staying focused on its core values. https://bit.ly/4AWjUSi
Built to Last: The Future of Higher Education in the Age of AI with Jonathan Alger
YouTube video by Built To Deliver
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October 8, 2026 at 8:43 PM
What does it take to build internal trust within colleges and universities? Join AAC&U’s Jeremy Young and other higher education professionals on October 14 for a free webinar exploring how trust is built (or lost) through the campus experience. https://bit.ly/4yEHEc4
October 9, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Design assignments that more intentionally connect what you want students to learn with how you teach and assess that learning. Explore an intentional process using AAC&U’s VALUE rubrics as design tools.
November 6 | Online
https://bit.ly/3VBaj32 #AACUVALUE
October 6, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Connection, disagreement, reflection, misunderstanding: each can create opportunities for learning. Learn how to design virtual exchange that supports meaningful communication and collaboration. Register: https://bit.ly/4xC10gC
October 6, 2026 at 6:22 PM
in an AAC&U institute on AI in higher ed focused on developing policies, integration of AI, etc. One of the webinars yesterday mentioned a recent educational experiment where one section of a class utilized AI, app-based learning, etc., while another section was "analog," ...
October 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Also returning for another season is the New #PrinceOfTennis.

All you boy lovers out there, you know what to do.
October 3, 2026 at 6:32 PM
The companion videos for “Engaging Community” feature scholars, practitioners, and community partners sharing practical insights that complement the free toolkit and bring its principles to life. Learn more: aacu.org/engaging-community
October 7, 2026 at 10:45 PM
The decline of confidence in higher ed may tell us more about trust than previously understood. AAC&U + Morning Consult polling found virtually no difference between how adults respond when asked about confidence versus trust. AAC&U's Kathryn Enke digs into what that means: https://bit.ly/4ADQ1Gb
Confidence is a Proxy for Trust
New poll results from AAC&U and Morning Consult show that trust in higher education mirrors confidence in the sector.
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September 30, 2026 at 1:20 PM
AAC&U's Jeremy C. Young recently joined the Trending in Ed podcast to speak about "The Trust Agenda," its framework for advancing public trust in higher education, and how colleges and universities can actively cultivate trustworthy relationships across their communities: https://bit.ly/4dsEiQG
Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education | Jeremy C Young | AAC&U | Trending in Higher Ed
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October 2, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Higher education cannot simply tell the public why it matters. It has to show it.
“Trust is earned through trustworthiness.” AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella on what it takes to rebuild public trust in higher education: https://bit.ly/4rG3OI3 #LibEdMag
October 1, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Drawing on international case studies and expert insights, the report
 showcases innovative practices (e.g., student led tool selection,
robotics assisted social learning, peer supported AAC) and identifies
 systemic barriers iite.unesco.org/wp-content/u...
October 1, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Recent research findings from AAC&U make the case for open educational resource implementation as a high-impact practice. aacu.org/oer-report
October 1, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Trust is built through relationships, actions, and a commitment to serving students and communities. Read AAC&U’s “The Trust Agenda:” aacu.org/the-trust-agenda
September 30, 2026 at 9:45 PM
AAC&U's VALUE Rubric Calibration Training is a self-paced online workshop that helps you evaluate student work with greater confidence and consistency. Register by October 1 and save: aacu.org/value-calibration-training
September 30, 2026 at 7:59 PM
The virtual 2026 AAC&U Conference on Global Learning begins in two weeks. There’s still time to register for the virtual component and to join us in Washington, DC, in November. aacu.org/global #AACUGlobal
September 29, 2026 at 5:04 PM