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Call to Reforge Compact Between Higher Ed and Federal Government

By[email protected] May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

HLC joined more than 50 other higher ed organizations in calling for the Trump administration to renew and expand the historic compact between colleges and universities and U.S. federal government.

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HLC’s Response to Executive Order Regarding Accreditation Reform

By[email protected] April 24, 2025May 13, 2025

President Trump issued an Executive Order specifically addressing Reforming Accreditation. We stand ready to work with the Secretary of Education on policies that will advance our shared mission of enhancing quality, innovation, integrity, and accountability.

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Educators to Explore State of Higher Education in the United States at Higher Learning 2025

By[email protected] March 12, 2025April 10, 2025

HLC will hold its Annual Conference examining the state of today’s higher education and ways forward for positive change on April 5–8 in Chicago.

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Letter to Congress Regarding Data Preservation and Security

By[email protected] March 10, 2025April 10, 2025

HLC signs letter to Congress asking for protections for student data.

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ACE / C-RAC Letters

By[email protected] February 25, 2025April 10, 2025

HLC responds to the USDE February 14 Dear Colleague Letter regarding the nondiscrimination obligations of institutions.

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HLC Recognition by CHEA Renewed

By[email protected] February 5, 2025April 10, 2025

HLC’s recognition by the Council For Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) was renewed in January.

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C-RAC Letter to Trump Transition Team

By[email protected] January 17, 2025April 10, 2025

HLC, as a member of the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC), sent the following letter to the Trump-Vance Administration’s Department of Education Transition Team.

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HLC Assessment Academy Graduates Aim to Improve Student Learning and Engagement

By[email protected] October 25, 2024January 22, 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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