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A journey around the moon. A career shaped by leadership, perseverance, and exploration.🌙 We are thrilled to announce @AstroVicGlover will deliver the keynote address at the opening plenary at #AASCU26 in Savannah. Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/3fdyny2p #HigherEd #NASA
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In 1961, AASCU institutions awarded 43,864 bachelor’s degrees. By 2024, that number had soared to 840,171. For 65 years, AASCU has championed regional public universities as they prepare graduates to strengthen their communities and the workforce. 📸 @SJSU #AASCU65th
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🎓 Fall into AASCU's lineup of upcoming events, webinars, and programs designed to support our members’ leadership and student success goals. Explore more: tinyurl.com/4ecp49rm #HigherEd #Leadership #StudentSuccess
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We welcomed four @univwestalabama leaders last week. President Todd G. Fritch, with J.J. Wedgworth, Rodney Granec, and Jerry Groce, met with AASCU President @ChuckLWelch and our government relations team. @monthly recently named UWA the #1 best college for rural America. #RPUs
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What did one year of student-centered course scheduling teach us? AASCU's latest blog post shares 12 lessons from regional public universities with resources to help campuses rethink course scheduling around what students need. Read more: tinyurl.com/yw8e79b4 #StudentSuccess
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What’s happening in Washington, D.C., that higher ed leaders should have on their radars? Join the @AASCUPolicy team Sept. 30 at 12 p.m. ET for updates on federal funding, accreditation, H-1B fees, legislation, and more. Register: tinyurl.com/3cm7ktnh #HigherEd #Policy
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This #HispanicHeritageMonth, AASCU recognizes the leadership, contributions and experiences of Hispanic presidents and chancellors across our member institutions. Learn more about AASCU’s Hispanic Presidents and Chancellors: tinyurl.com/5xhmdyfx #HigherEd #HHM
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There’s still time to register for AASCU’s American Democracy Project webinar on Sept. 21, exploring how citizen assemblies can bring perspectives together, build shared understanding, and shape decision-making. Register: tinyurl.com/4k6msyrk #HigherEd #CivicEngagement
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The final day of the CAO-CBO Symposium brought together speakers from @TIAA, @Rutgers_Newark, and @NACUBO for conversations on alignment, resource allocation, and turning strategy into action. Thanks to all of our speakers and participants! #HigherEd
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This #ConstitutionDay, AASCU's American Democracy Project is launching the ADP Civic Dialogue & Action Cohort with @NIForums, helping AASCU campuses reflect on their role in supporting students’ civic learning and engagement. Apply: tinyurl.com/msjddafz #WhatsNextAmerica
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Day 2 of AASCU’s CAO-CBO Symposium tackled high-stakes conversations and leading through change with Mark Saine of Take Flight Leadership Solutions and Ruth Johnston of NACUBO Consulting. The day closed with AASCU’s Terry Brown and @NACUBO’s Randy Roberson. #HigherEd
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What does it take to make difficult decisions when the data, priorities, and resources don’t always point in the same direction? Day 2 of the CAO-CBO Symposium dives into those questions, with speakers from @EAB, @UnivWestGa, @WCUofPA, and @BakerTillyUS. #HigherEd
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Day 1 of the CAO-CBO Symposium brought academic and financial leaders together for conversations on collaboration, strategy, and institutional leadership, featuring speakers from @AASCU and @NACUBO. Looking forward to Day 2! #HigherEd
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This week marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) Week! AASCU is proud that 86% of all public four-year HSIs are regional public universities. Learn more about HSIs and their impact: tinyurl.com/4n2f5z9x #HSIsWeek #NHHM
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I was honored to be asked to give the keynote address at the Arkansas Deans Association Annual Meeting. It was great to see so many friends! @AASCU
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This #HBCUWeek, we celebrate the lasting impact of HBCUs. 🎓 From advancing academic excellence and preparing future leaders to supporting innovation and strengthening communities, HBCUs continue to shape higher education and the nation. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5n7p7b6y #HBCU
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Day 2 of #DCLI26 brought the institute to a close with insights from @SUNYGeneseo’s Mary Toale, @TexasTech’s Bey-Ling Sha, AASCU’s @chucklwelch, and @wpunj_edu's Richard Helldobler on leadership, communication, budgets, and more. Thanks to all who joined us! #HigherEd
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AASCU President @chucklwelch visited @Governors_State for the university’s welcome back event and spoke with faculty and staff as they kicked off the new academic year. Thank you to President @DrJoyceEster and Governors State for the warm welcome! #ChuckOnCampus
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Day 1 of #DCLI26 featured insights from @wpunj_edu's Richard Helldobler; @AASCU's Lisa Hunter, Sara Gassman, and Karusha Naidoo; and @TexasTech's Bey-Ling Sha on leadership, student success, change, meetings, and wellness. Looking forward to Day 2! #HigherEd
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Higher ed leaders from across the country are in Washington, D.C., this week for AASCU’s Department Chair Leadership Institute, gaining skills to navigate their roles, strengthen leadership, and advance student and institutional success. Read: tinyurl.com/sbzabz68 #Leadership
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