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In his recent post, ACE President Ted Mitchell argued that higher education must respond to growing skepticism with improvement, innovation, and a renewed effort to inspire the public. But another challenge sits just beneath that call to action: ensuring that the many innovations already underway across higher education actually work together to serve learners. That question ...


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This is a condensed version of a speech on higher education that Ted Mitchell, president of the American Council on Education, gave at ACE’s annual meeting on Feb. 26. We’ve been insulted, demeaned, and punished, for no good reason. But we’re still standing. Now it’s time for higher education to seize the initiative. We must improve, innovate, and inspire. The past ...


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Higher education is facing threats on many fronts in 2026. The disruptive effects of AI, governmental interference, demographic decline, and growing public skepticism about the value of a college degree are all converging at once. In this environment, colleges and universities cannot rely on traditional strategic planning processes that produce lengthy documents but little ch...


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This Veterans Day, we’re reminded that honoring service means more than recognition; it’s a shared responsibility. Colleges and universities play a vital role in translating appreciation into action by working with community and employer partners to expand access, reduce barriers, and build clear, accelerated pathways for veterans to thrive before, during, and after their pos...


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ACE President Ted Mitchell will join Andrew Hermalyn, Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) CEO, for a fireside chat on evidence-based strategies that help higher education leaders navigate disruption and safeguard student success. Strengthening Institutions through Teaching Excellence, to be held Oct. 29 at 3pm ET, will highlight approaches that build instit...


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