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Hollie Chessman, PhD @holliechessman.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

The Senate is now considering the House-passed reconciliation bill, which cuts Pell Grant eligibility, limits student loans, guts Medicaid, and expands the endowment tax. Tell your senator to reject these harmful provisions: www.votervoice.net/ACENET/campa... #HigherEd #StudentAid #TaxPolicy

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Contact Congress about harmful cuts to student aid and institutional support

The Senate is considering passing a reconciliation bill on a rapid timeframe. The proposal now before the Senate was approved by a single vote in the House on May 22. The bill contains draconian cuts ...

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Hollie Chessman, PhD @holliechessman.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

"We cannot afford to relegate mental health to a single month on the calendar. Mental health is essential to student well-being and must be central to the work of educators, advocates, and policy leaders throughout the year." @diverseissues.bsky.social www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/arti...

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May May Be Over, But Mental Health Challenges on Campus are Far from It

We cannot afford to relegate mental health to a single month on the calendar. Mental health is essential to student well-being and must be central to the work of educators, advocates, and policy leade...

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Hollie Chessman, PhD @holliechessman.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Join the @aceducation.bsky.social about how the past year has impacted campuses and how we might anticipate and address future mental health concerns amid an unpredictable political climate. Presented in partnership with The Hope Center, The Steve Fund, and AUCCCD. Register here: ow.ly/Og1C50VI5xt

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American Council on Education @aceducation.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

NEWS: ACE & the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching have released the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, with updates that aim to make the classifications more useful, relevant, and reflective of the country’s ever-evolving higher education landscape. More info here: t.co/ETfvPGV5BJ

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Carnegie Classifications Redesign Better Reflects the Higher Education Landscape and Recognizes Student Success

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American Council on Education @aceducation.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

ACE President Ted Mitchell: "We don’t think we can convince the American public of the value of higher education unless we can first convince them that they have access to high-quality education that will propel them along in their version of the American dream." Read more in @insidehighered.com

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Hollie Chessman, PhD @holliechessman.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Exciting day for @aceducation.bsky.social and Carnegie Foundation on the release of the new Carnegie Classifications! Find out more at carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu

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Hollie Chessman, PhD @holliechessman.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

So great to be among these folks who care deeply about student mental health. Happy to talk about data with Healthy Minds Network, Jed Foundation, NASPA and @urbaninstitute.bsky.social @aceducation.bsky.social

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USC Pullias Center for Higher Education @uscpullias.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Check out the new March/April issue of Change Higher, with articles @akezar.bsky.social, @holliechessman.bsky.social, Adam Jussel, @garceslm.bsky.social, and more: shorturl.at/eVVat @uscrossier.bsky.social, @kcculver.bsky.social, @aceducation.bsky.social

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Hollie Chessman, PhD @holliechessman.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

It's time to move beyond the campus mental health "crisis" narrative. Join us on April 1 at 11:00 ET for a free webinar conversation on developing a 10-year mental health strategy for your #college or #university. You can register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #MentalHealth #HigherEd

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szogby.bsky.social @szogby.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Jon Fansmith at #ACEx2025 cuts through the noise in this time of tumult for higher education & nearly every other part of American life. He rightfully quotes Churchill: “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.” @aceducation.bsky.social

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American Council on Education @aceducation.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

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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ACE Brand Evolution

We have a new look! Much like our nation and the landscape of higher education—ACE has changed. Our new visual identity reflects innovative practices, policies, and work ACE has been incorporating int...

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American Council on Education @aceducation.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

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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HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week

A selection of the day's most important college and university news stories.

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American Council on Education @aceducation.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

“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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American Council on Education @aceducation.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

ACE's @holliechessman.bsky.social, Zainab Okolo from The Jed Foundation, and Wayne State University Professor Sasha Zhou examined key policy considerations for student mental health on campus in the current sociopolitical climate at #ACEx2025.

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Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered.com · 07/02/2025

5 Ways the Education Department Affects Higher Ed Momentum is building around plans to dismantle the department, but what does it actually do for colleges, universities and their students? #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4jZzeoO

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Five ways the Education Department impacts higher ed

Momentum is building around plans to dismantle the department, but what does it actually do for colleges, universities and their students?

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American Council on Education @aceducation.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Discover how community colleges are leveraging the Carnegie Elective Classifications as panelists discuss strategies, challenges, and successes and how the classifications can amplify institutions’ commitment to partnerships, civic engagement, and more. ow.ly/RHpL50USN2F

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American Council on Education @aceducation.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Headlines 2/5: ⬩ Higher Ed Fights Back Against Trump’s DEI Order @insidehighered.com ⬩ Education Department Removes Nonbinary Gender ID Option From Financial Aid Form @usatoday.com More: ow.ly/NsOu50TtNqp

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HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week

A selection of the day's most important college and university news stories.

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Hollie Chessman, PhD @holliechessman.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Ready for work’s ugly holiday sweater party. Pretty excited to find this sweater that has pockets with my cat on it. Chonk approves. #catmom #holiday #happyholidays #cat

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Hollie Chessman, PhD @holliechessman.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

I have been struggling with a lot of #grief around the loss of my beautiful sister.This podcast has helped me these past few weeks - especially with the holidays looming. I highly recommend if you are struggling with grief or want to learn more to help someone. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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All There Is with Anderson Cooper

Society & Culture Podcast · 3 Seasons · Updated Weekly

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Hollie Chessman, PhD @holliechessman.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Check out this new Forbes piece by Eric Wood about the value of college mental health: "The retention rate of students seeking counseling services was significantly higher than the rate of the general campus population." www.forbes.com/sites/ericwo... #MentalHealth #HigherEd #SAPro #AcademicSky

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A Post-Election Analysis On The Value Of College Mental Health

Despite the various opinions and emotions about the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the value of college mental health remains high for various stakeholders.

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Hollie Chessman, PhD @holliechessman.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

@aceducation.bsky.social is excited to announce that renowned sociologist, NYT columnist, and MacArthur Fellow Tressie McMillan Cottom will be speaking at #ACEx2025! Join us Feb. 12–13 as she shares insights on higher ed’s evolving challenges and opportunities. Register now: ow.ly/zxts30sIxy3

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Let's make Bluesky the home of independent news. Unlike X, where algorithms crush links & push content you don't want, news flourishes here. Particularly news from independent & non-profit outlets. If you prefer news away from MSM, here's a starter pack to share with valuable & verified accounts.

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Robert Kelchen @robertkelchen.com · 11/12/2024

WICHE is projecting a 13 percent decline in the number of high school graduates by 2041, with big differences by state. Tennessee has the largest projected increase of any state right as my kids hit college age. www.wiche.edu/knocking/

Projected high school graduates by state. Good for Tennessee, bad for Illinois.

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Michael Itzkowitz @mitzkow.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Yesterday, we saw some news from the National Student Clearinghouse that the national six-year college completion rate is the highest it's ever been since being measured. Yay for college completion! However, that translates to only 61% of students completing a degree. Let's break this down. 1/5

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Nick Anderson @higherednick.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Delighted to talk with Marjorie Malpiede, editor in chief of LearningWell Magazine, about ACE's campaign to promote the message that #HigherEdBuildsAmerica. learningwellmag.org/article/high...

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“Higher Education Builds America” | LearningWell Magazine

ACE’s campaign for higher ed continues post-election

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American Council on Education @aceducation.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Devorah Lieberman, president emerita of the University of La Verne, shares why personal storytelling is important to bridge divides and strengthen your institution. www.higheredtoday.org/2024/12/02/t...

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The Power of Personal Storytelling in Higher Education Leadership

In a time of increasing skepticism and political division, higher education leaders must find new ways to connect with their communities. Devorah Lieberman, president emerita of the University of La V...

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Nick Anderson @higherednick.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Glad to see the focus on elevating public University of the District of Columbia in this WP piece from Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff. UDC has tons of potential. Higher education builds the Washington region, and of course, #HigherEdBuildsAmerica www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...

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How D.C.’s only public university wants to reimagine itself

The University of the District of Columbia is aiming to increase enrollment and student success through its new strategic plan.

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American Council on Education @aceducation.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Don’t miss @deborahnarcher.bsky.social, ACLU President and renowned civil rights expert, at #ACEx2025! Her discussion on free speech in higher ed will tackle pressing challenges like digital communications, campus diversity, and polarization. Secure your spot today! ow.ly/pU3X50Ukoby

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Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) @wiche-edu.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Hear lead author @patlane.bsky.social of Knocking at the College Door discuss the report's key findings on #enrollment trends for #K12 and #HigherEd next Wed. Dec. 11. Webcast is free and open to the public: www.wiche.edu/events/new-d... #education

Image showing the headshots of the three authors of the 11th edition of the Knocking at the College Door report. There is a Register button for the webcast on December 11, 2024, that is free and open to the public. Register link: https://www.wiche.edu/events/new-data-on-student-demographics-11th-edition-of-knocking-at-the-college-door-high-school-graduate-projections/

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