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HLC Submits Comments on Proposed Accreditation Regulations 
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HLC Submits Comments on Proposed Accreditation Regulations 

By[email protected] August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

HLC has submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) regarding the Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) Proposed Rule.

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Letter to the National Science Foundation on Guidance on Financial Assistance
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Letter to the National Science Foundation on Guidance on Financial Assistance

By[email protected] August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

HLC joined the American Council on Education’s letter expressing concerns regarding the National Science Foundation Guidance on Financial Assistance.

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Last Chance to Comment: ED Releases Proposed Rule on Accreditation Regulations  
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Last Chance to Comment: ED Releases Proposed Rule on Accreditation Regulations  

By[email protected] August 20, 2026August 24, 2026

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) related to accreditation. The public comment period is currently open.

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Honoring Dr. Patricia Thrash
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Honoring Dr. Patricia Thrash

By[email protected] August 20, 2026August 24, 2026

HLC is saddened to share the passing of Dr. Patricia Thrash, who led the organization as executive director from 1988–1996.

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HLC Guidelines on Certificate Programs 

By[email protected] August 19, 2026August 24, 2026

New guidance on how to demonstrate certificate programs, including programs eligible for Workforce Pell, meet HLC requirements.

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C-RAC Releases Report on Data-Informed Education Accountability  
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C-RAC Releases Report on Data-Informed Education Accountability  

By[email protected] August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Following C-RAC’s National Data Summit, this report explores improving existing data frameworks to promote transparency and outcomes-oriented accountability.

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Triad News

By[email protected] August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Federal Updates

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HLC Sets AI Principles to Guide its Operations and Activities 
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HLC Sets AI Principles to Guide its Operations and Activities 

By[email protected] August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Following best practices, HLC has established principles to guide HLC’s integration and use of AI across its operations and activities.

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Celebrating 20 Years
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HLC Assessment Academy Marks 20 Years 

By[email protected] August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

What we’ve learned about implementing meaningful and effective assessment processes.

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C-RAC Supports College Transparency Act

By[email protected] July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

HLC, as part of C-RAC, endorse the passage of College Transparency Act for improving timely and accurate reporting on student outcomes.

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