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Five Questions for New HLC Trustee Eddie L. Koen 

By[email protected] December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

Eddie L. Koen is a nationally known nonprofit executive with expertise in K-12 and higher education policy. He joined HLC’s Board of Trustees as a public member in October.

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How a College Rallied Faculty Around Assessment 

By[email protected] November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

As a new graduate of HLC’s Assessment Academy, Phillips Community College has built a successful data-driven culture of assessment being embraced by all.

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HLC Salutes New Graduates of Assessment Academy

By[email protected] October 27, 2025December 2, 2025

Four HLC-accredited colleges are the latest to graduate from the Assessment Academy. Each has its own approach for achieving continuous improvement and student success.

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Five Questions for Peer Reviewer Jenny Jacobs 
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Five Questions for Peer Reviewer Jenny Jacobs 

By[email protected] October 14, 2025October 29, 2025

Jenny Jacobs has much expertise to share, particularly in finance.

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Five Questions for HLC Staff Member Julia Goeke 

By[email protected] September 23, 2025October 29, 2025

Julia Goeke works closely every day with HLC peer reviewers.

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Celebrates Aspen Prize  

By[email protected] May 19, 2025October 17, 2025

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College receives 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College of Excellence.

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Students Developing Civil Dialogue Skills

By[email protected] March 8, 2025December 2, 2025

See how a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire professor enhanced civil dialogue.

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New Tribal Law Program Engages Navajo Nation

By[email protected] January 20, 2025December 2, 2025

Diné College is breaking barriers with a new program to increase knowledge about Navajo law and engage the community.

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Meet the 2024 Academy Graduates
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HLC Assessment Academy Graduates Aim to Improve Student Learning and Engagement

By[email protected] October 25, 2024October 17, 2025

Nineteen colleges and universities will work to boost student learning and engagement on their campuses with new skills attained in HLC’s Assessment Academy.

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