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Data-Informed Education Accountability

By[email protected] July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

C-RAC recently convened a National Data Summit to explore opportunities to improve existing data frameworks to better promote transparency and outcomes-oriented accountability in higher education.

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HLC Adopts Policy Changes and New Dues and Fees 
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HLC Adopts Policy Changes and New Dues and Fees 

By[email protected] July 15, 2026July 28, 2026

HLC’s Board of Trustees adopted a new dues and fees schedule for 2026–27 and took action on a number of policy changes at its June meeting.

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Triad News

By[email protected] July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Federal updates and state Workforce Pell update

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HLC’s Criteria By the Numbers 
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HLC’s Criteria By the Numbers 

By[email protected] July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

HLC’s new report examines trends related to how the Criteria for Accreditation were applied in comprehensive evaluations.

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PEP Best Interest Determinations: What You Need to Know

By[email protected] July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

HLC provides instructions for oversight entities and member institutions related to best interest determinations for Pell-eligible prison education programs.

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Letter on Proposed Revisions to Federal Financial Assistance Guidance 

By[email protected] July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

HLC joined a comment letter from the American Council on Education expressing concerns related to the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed framework for federal financial assistance. 

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HLC’s Process for Institutions Interested in Applying for Federal Funds Through Workforce Pell

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

What HLC member institutions need to know.

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Connect With Institutional Representatives About Their HLC Experience
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Connect With Institutional Representatives About Their HLC Experience

By[email protected] May 19, 2026August 21, 2026

Contact information for institutional representatives to share HLC accreditation activity or Academy experiences available now.

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Triad News

By[email protected] May 19, 2026July 14, 2026

Federal Updates.

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Three New HLC Trustees Elected
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Three New HLC Trustees Elected

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

Three new trustees will join HLC’s governing board in September. 

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