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State colleges and universities are engines of economic and social mobility. AASCU intensifies their impact. #AASCUTellingOurStory
"Regional public universities are delivering what the country needs most, at a time when talented and prepared citizens are needed more than ever," writes AASCU President and CEO @chucklwelch in his latest op-ed for @Forbes. Read more: tinyurl.com/36pvs2w7 #HigherEd #RPU
Today’s morning plenary invites campus leaders to reflect on how shifting policies are shaping student success efforts, featuring speakers from @IUSoutheast, @tamusystem, @LuminaFound, @AACU, and @CompleteCollege. #ASMIndy25

Calling all first-time provosts to register for AASCU’s Academy for New Provosts! This yearlong leadership development program is led by experienced provosts and designed for newly appointed provosts at AASCU member institutions. Register now: tinyurl.com/mr2fz6c8 #HigherEd

At the New Presidents Academy, Presidents Cynthia Teniente-Matson of @SJSU and Brian O. Hemphill of @ODU led a powerful session titled "Behind the Veil of Collegiate Athletics," which unpacked the complexities and opportunities facing today’s athletic programs. #HigherEd


Presidential spouses and partners met on Day 2 of the New Presidents Academy, building community among this group with unique needs. Learn more: tinyurl.com/zzk4dhz8 Big thanks to co-coordinators, Rachel Frick Cardelle (@SUNY_Oneonta) and Darlene Repollet (@KeanUniversity)!



Through Cedar Valley Degree Links, @northerniowa helps high schoolers earn tuition-free college credit and graduate with a bachelor’s in just three years—boosting access to high-demand careers in Iowa. See how they did it: tinyurl.com/2ajx3nfj #AASCUTellingOurStory

Day 1 of AASCU’s New Presidents Academy in Carlsbad is underway! @SHSUPresWhite of @SamHoustonState shared insights on the trips and traps every new president should know. The 2025 NPA faculty guidance sets the tone for a week of impactful learning! 🔗: tinyurl.com/4fkptx69

“What’s on my mind right now is the impact that these campuses are going to feel as a result of some of the changes that are being either implemented or proposed,” - @chucklwelch tells @opencampusmedia about the challenges facing rural institutions. Read: tinyurl.com/3kbthsvx
🌲 AASCU’s Stewardship of Public Lands cohort members immersed themselves in hands-on learning at @GlacierNPS this summer, where they explored public land management, civic engagement, and #sustainability. Meet the 2025 cohort and learn more: tinyurl.com/98ycfub8 #HigherEd




The 2025 Japan Studies Institute recently wrapped! Faculty and staff from AASCU institutions spent two weeks in June at @SDSU exploring Japanese language, culture, and society through immersive learning. Meet the fellows and learn more: tinyurl.com/28uda58p #JSI2025 #HigherEd




We look forward to continuing the conversations and building on the momentum together. Save the Date: The AASCU 2026 Summer Meeting for Academic and Student Affairs Leaders will take place in New Orleans! See you next year in “The Big Easy!”

And with that, #ASMIndy25 has come to a close! Thank you to our incredible speakers, partners, and attendees for bringing your insight and dedication to Indianapolis.

For the closing #ASMIndy25 plenary, Michael H. Gavin of @DeltaCollege, Ruth Watkins of @stradaeducation, and Clarenda Phillips of @MissouriState will share strategies and insights on how universities can guide our campuses and our country forward.

AASCU has announced the 2025 Becoming a Provost Academy cohort! These academic leaders are preparing for future roles as provosts to help shape student success and institutional excellence. 📄 Press release: tinyurl.com/mnpczty8 👥 Meet the cohort: tinyurl.com/4vjafxxs

We are blessed with an outstanding @AASCU Board of Directors! Our future is bright because of the leadership they provide.
My fellow @AASCU board members & I met with President @chucklwelch in DC last week to advance initiatives in support of student success at regional public universities. Our universities help students reach their dreams.
A PHENOMENAL selection! @DrPollard_NS is an amazing leader and strong advocate for students. She has served the @AASCU Board so well, and I am thrilled to work with her as a member of "The Six." Congratulations, my friend!
The board of directors of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) announces the selection of Dr. DeRionne Pollard as the next president and CEO of the 105-year-old community college organization. Pollard is the first woman to take the helm and will begin her tenure…
“2024 was the low point in terms of public confidence in #HigherEd. This morning, we released new confidence data, and it shows for the first time that it’s gone up,” @jamiemerisotis shares @LuminaFound-Gallup education survey news at #ASMIndy25. 🔗tinyurl.com/4n4r7xxb
“This is not the crisis we wanted, but it’s the crisis we’ve got,” @jamiemerisotis from @LuminaFound. “We have to rise to this moment and meet the crisis where it is.” #ASMIndy25


ICYMI: "Regional public universities are responsible for a significant amount of applied research that directly benefits regional employers and economies by seeking practical solutions to current, real-world problems," @chucklwelch recently wrote. tinyurl.com/2s3rxf2n
