American Association of Colleges and Universities

Faculty development remains central to successfully integrating emerging technology.

“Institutional Conditions for Integrating Emerging Technologies in Higher Education” explores how institutions are supporting faculty as AI and other technologies continue reshaping teaching and learning.

Download the report: https://bit.ly/49mLSKK

The 2026 AAC&U Conference on Global Learning brings together educators and leaders working to expand access to meaningful global learning experiences for all students.

Whether your work focuses on community engagement, global partnerships, intercultural learning, career-connected learning, VE/COIL, or emerging technologies, this conference is an opportunity to share practical approaches, exchange ideas, and contribute to the future of the field.

The call for proposals is open through June 12.
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping teaching, learning, research, and institutional operations across higher education.

The question facing colleges and universities is no longer whether AI will have an impact—but how institutions can respond thoughtfully, responsibly, and together.

The AAC&U Conference on AI and Higher Education (October 28–30, Atlanta, Georgia, and online) convenes leaders, practitioners, and other higher education stakeholders to develop coordinated approaches to AI adoption.

Learn more: aacu.org/aiconference

After decades of bipartisan support for funding basic research that has enabled U.S. colleges and universities to become hubs of discovery and innovation, recent federal budget proposals are putting this progress at risk.

AAC&U's Felicia Fullilove explores the impact of federal research funding on colleges and universities and the communities they serve, its relationship to public trust in science and higher education, and how individuals and organizations can become advocates and demonstrate why basic research matters to a broader public.

Read more on AAC&U's "APT Words" Substack:

The Survival of Science is Up to Us If we want the public to trust science and university research, it’s time to get mad – and to act.

Colleges and universities face growing pressure to demonstrate their value, respond to changing public expectations, and strengthen relationships with the communities they serve. How can institutions meet this moment?

Join AAC&U for a free virtual event (June 16, 4:00 p.m. ET) launching “The Trust Agenda: A Framework for Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education.” This new report outlines strategies for advancing public trust through community engagement, student success, institutional innovation, effective communication, and mission-centered leadership.

Be among the first to learn about the report’s recommendations and hear from higher education leaders about what comes next.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4dHfncQ

Registration for the 2027 AAC&U Annual Meeting is now open! Lock in the best rates before they increase after June 15.

This year’s meeting will take place in Seattle, creating new opportunities to connect, collaborate, and engage with colleagues from across the country.

Secure your place in advance and add the Annual Meeting to your calendar today.

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How are institutions sustaining and advancing global learning at this moment?

The AAC&U Conference on Global Learning is seeking proposals that address the real challenges and opportunities colleges and universities are navigating today—from civic and democratic engagement to AI, virtual exchange and collaborative online international learning, sustainability, workforce readiness, and institutional strategy.

Present virtually or in person and connect with a community committed to preparing students for work, citizenship, and life in an interconnected world.

Submit your proposal by June 12.
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Technology continues to evolve. The need for ethical reasoning, sound judgment, and meaningful human connection remains constant. This new free guide from AAC&U, Elon University Imagining the Digital Future Center, and the Princeton Review helps students reflect on both. aacu.org/publication/human-wisdom

This is your last chance to apply for the AAC&U Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum. With guidance from institute faculty and industry experts, your team will develop strategies to collaborate across departments and build pathways that ensure all students benefit from AI-informed teaching and learning practices.

Apply Now: https://bit.ly/43bCypy

“At their best, colleges can be laboratories for new ideas, a place to experiment with and refine new approaches. The marketplace has demonstrated that it alone can’t cure what ails our information ecosystem. The news industry in partnership with colleges and the next generation just might.”

AAC&U's Scout Meredith Best recently spoke with Meg Little Reilly, managing director of University of Vermont's Center for Community News, about her views on the intersections between trust, higher education, and local journalism.

Learn what she has to say on AAC&U’s “APT Words” Substack:

The Students Making Local News Meg Little Reilly on the convergences that begin when we stop arguing on our computers and step into our communities