The 2023 Supreme Court ruling reshaped college admissions and Black enrollment at elite institutions is hitting historic lows—but the ruling may not mean what it seems to many. Julie Park breaks down what changed, what didn’t, and what colleges can still do.
Author: Laurie Arnston
Postsecondary Education Can’t Solve Its Problems One Campus at a Time
Drawing on ACE’s recent Pulse Point survey of college leaders, Hironao Okahana makes the case that higher education must move beyond campus-by-campus fixes and act collectively to address mounting structural challenges.
Seize the Moment: Innovation Isn’t the Problem. Alignment Is.
ACE’s Michele Spires explains why many promising higher education innovations stall—not because they don’t work, but because they rarely connect across institutions, employers, and learners.
Seize the Moment: Higher Ed Must Improve, Innovate, and Inspire
In a call to action drawn from his remarks at ACE’s recent annual meeting, Ted Mitchell argues that higher education must respond to political attacks not with retreat, but with improvement, innovation, and inspiration.
Why Strategic Plans Fail—and What Leaders Can Do Instead
Another beautifully formatted strategic plan will not change an institution. Jim Doti reflects on how a focused vision and disciplined use of data reshaped Chapman University over 25 years, and what leaders can take from that experience now.
How Veterans Can Lead the Future of Work and Learning
In this call to action, Wendy Lang and Michele Spires urge colleges, credential providers, and employers to align around one shared goal: ensuring veterans can move from service to civilian success without unnecessary barriers.
ACE’s Ted Mitchell to Join ACUE-Led Fireside Chat
ACE President Ted Mitchell will join Andrew Hermalyn, Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) CEO, for a fireside chat on evidence-based strategies that help higher education leaders navigate disruption and safeguard student success.
ACUE and ACE Deepen Alliance, Marking Nearly a Decade of Transforming Faculty Development and Advancing Excellence in Higher Education
ACE and the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) have reaffirmed our long-standing collaboration to continue driving transformative change in faculty development and elevate teaching excellence across higher education.
ACE, Other Higher Ed Groups Endorse Strada Framework for Connecting College and Career
ACE has joined a coalition of higher education organizations—including the American Association of Community Colleges, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the Association of American Colleges and Universities, and NASPA—in endorsing Strada Education Foundation’s Principles for Quality Education-to-Career Guidance.
What to Do When Presidents Face Personal and Political Attacks
Maggy Ralbovsky lays out a practical playbook for presidents to prepare, respond, and rebuild after campus crises—including the manufactured kind—so they protect people and trust.
Developing a Playbook for Presidents Under Pressure
When college presidents become the target and not the issue, hesitation has a cost. Lori Varlotta draws a blueprint for protecting institutions and leaders as misinformation starts to spread.
Student AI Use on the Rise: Why Universities Must Lead with Ethical Support
The 2025 U.S. Student Wellbeing Survey finds that while most students now use AI for academic support, many are anxious about its risks and want universities to provide safe, reliable, and equitable solutions.