American Assoc of State Colleges and Universities--Govt Relations and Policy Analysis Div. Federal higher education policy. RT does not = endorsement
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Higher ed leaders from across the country are in Washington, D.C., this week for AASCU’s Department Chair Leadership Institute, gaining skills to navigate their roles, strengthen leadership, and advance student and institutional success.
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Join #AASCU's government relations team to discuss the policy issues of the day. Specific topics include updates to congressional funding, an overview of proposed rulemaking overhauling the federal accreditation framework, Sec. McMahon’s Call to Action &+. my.aascu.org/cv5/cgi-bin/eve…
The Best Colleges for Rural America list is a who's who of #RPUs. "These schools are load-bearing pillars of local tax bases, essential infrastructure for rural communities, and anchors of civic life." Kudos to @univwestalabama for being listed #1. washingtonmonthly.com/2026/0… @AASCU
America's vital Pell Grant program, empowering millions of low and moderate-income students to pursue higher education for over five decades, now faces a critical funding gap. Read @AASCU President & CEO
@chucklwelch latest @Forbes piece on Pell Grants forbes.com/sites/charleslwel…
Federal investment is essential to strengthening education programs nationwide, which is why @AASCU Gov Relations is heading to Capitol Hill tomorrow for #CEFHillDay. We’ll be advocating for policies and programs that expand access to education and support students and educators.
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Federal and state policy changes continue to reshape #HigherEd. Join us at #ASM26NOLA July 13–16 for a plenary on what these shifts mean for campus leaders, featuring Allison Garrett, Luis Maldonado, Austin Reid, Mildred García, and Terry Brown.
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Please join us in welcoming Frank E. Ross III to AASCU as our new director of the @ADPaascu.
Ross brings extensive higher education leadership experience from @NEIU, @butleru, and @montgomerycoll.
Welcome, Frank!
Visit @AASCU newest blog post on what the FY27 House Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill means for higher education. aascu.org/news/what-the-fy27… #RPUs
.@AASCU calls on all RPU leaders, stakeholders, & supporters to lend their voices to request Congress to fund the Pell Grant Program shortfall. Send a letter with the Advocacy Center to members of your delegation - aascu.org/policy-advocacy/pe… Help fill the advocates map, act now.
Do you support Pell Grants? Are you aware that the program will have a $5.4 billion shortfall by the end of FY26 and $17 billion by FY27? cbo.gov/system/files/2026-02…. We've made it easy for you to tell your members of Congress to take action today. Visit: tinyurl.com/55xmfdk6
The effort to #PreservePell needs you to act now.
Ask your members of Congress to do the right thing and invest in the most important federal program that makes higher education accessible and affordable - tinyurl.com/55xmfdk6.
Take action, and encourage others to do so.
The Pell Grant program faces a major funding shortfall, putting student aid and access at risk. This challenge stems from progress: more students than ever are receiving Pell. Now we must #PreservePell.
@AASCUPolicy made it easy for you to take action: tinyurl.com/55xmfdk6
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AASCU’s fourth annual #AASCUontheHill brings together campus leaders and advocates from across the country. Following a Washington Policy Update, President and CEO @ChuckLWelch welcomed attendees and emphasized the power of advocacy for regional public universities.
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This afternoon at #AASCUontheHill, speakers explored proposed accountability provisions and the legal cases and policy actions shaping higher education, with perspectives from @AEI, @HCMStrat, @SUNY, @ACEducation, @DemocracyFwd, @UWStout, and @MSUDenver.
Baseline projections by @USCBO on the health of the Pell Grant Program-cbo.gov/system/files/2026-02… show a serious shortfall of $5.450 billion in FY26, growing to $13.7 billion by FY36. AOTH is a great opportunity for #RPU presidents to engage their members of Congress on this issue.
Your institution’s voice belongs on Capitol Hill. Join us in Washington, DC, March 24–25, for #AASCUontheHill—meet with members of Congress, gain policy insights, and hear from leading experts from @AEI, @HCMStrat, and @SUNY.
Register: tinyurl.com/2rjyhnwa
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.@AASCU is grateful for the support from @AppropsGOP, @SenateApprops, @HouseAppropsGOP, and @AppropsDems for research efforts at #RPUs and other higher education sectors included in the FY2026 funding package. #ThankYou
We are proud to support regional public universities (RPUs) in fulfilling their missions as engines of social mobility, local and regional workforce development, and stewards of place within their communities. Check out our 2026 Public Policy Agenda to learn more!
Regional public universities are vital to America’s workforce, communities, and promise of opportunity—yet they face growing challenges. AASCU’s 2026 Public Policy Agenda outlines priorities to support students, institutions, and the nation.
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Join your colleagues in this critical advocacy event for #RPUs. Policy sessions include the new regulatory accountability provision as mandated in H.R. 1, an analysis of the legal landscape for public higher education, and a description of all the data-related requests from ED.
#AASCUontheHill brings regional public university leaders to Washington, DC, March 24–25, to meet with federal delegations and advocate for higher education.
Hear more from President and CEO @chucklwelch and register by the Jan. 16 early bird deadline: tinyurl.com/3ydjk6tp
We are calling all #RPU presidents/chancellors, members of their cabinets and government relation's staff to the 2026 @AASCU on the Hill, March 24-25 in Washington, DC. For additional information, visit:
aascu.org/events/2026-aascu-….
The real value of higher education through the eyes of @AASCU president @chucklwelch. My degree "delivered durable skills: critical thinking, collaboration, & adaptability. Those skills let me navigate ups & downs in the workforce, take risks, and grow." forbes.com/sites/charleslwel…
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🍂 Fall into AASCU’s upcoming events and deadlines for campus leaders—all designed to inspire connection and collaboration in #HigherEd.
Explore what’s ahead: tinyurl.com/bdwksw2a
#Leadership #StudentSuccess
