Elevating Student Success in 2025
New policies and procedures will strengthen HLC’s ability to evaluate and support institutional efforts to improve student success.
Higher Learning 2025: Register Now
Register for HLC’s Annual Conference, April 5–8, 2025 in Chicago.
Revised Criteria for Accreditation FAQs
Find your answers to frequently asked questions about the revised Criteria for Accreditation.
HLC’s Opportunities for International Engagement
Thinking globally is not new at HLC, but interest in accreditation practices worldwide is growing.
HLC Assessment Academy Holds Oct. 2024 Graduation
Nineteen member institutions, one of the largest groups to date, graduated from HLC’s Assessment Academy.
Advocacy and Higher Ed Policy Update
Election analysis – what does this mean for accreditation and higher ed?
National Humanities Medal Awarded to HLC Board of Trustees Member 
Dr. Robert Martin, a member of the HLC Board of Trustees since 2014, was recognized in October for the distinguished award.
Q&A with Academy Mentor & Peer Reviewer Chandra Arthur
HLC Academy mentor and peer reviewer Chandra D. Arthur leads program accreditation and health care initiatives in her day job.
2024 Substantive Change Updates
Changes this year include a new application and guidelines for reduced-credit bachelor’s programs, a redesigned screening form for contractual arrangements, clarified definitions, and more.