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AAC&U’s Institute for Democracy & Higher Education and @SustainDialogue combined forces to help educators navigate chilling, threatening, uncertain, and politicized pressure in their teaching, research, and work on campuses. Contact us for free, confidential support. aacu.org/helpdesk

"The goal of the program is simple but radical—to establish a space for creative agency, human connection, and dignity within an environment designed to limit all three," says Isabel Macedo, a student at @Cornell and president of Art Beyond Cornell. bit.ly/4fy3IOJ #LibEdMag

Assessment should do more than prove learning happened—it should help improve learning. Join AAC&U’s upcoming VE/COIL Clinic to explore practical strategies for assessing collaboration, intercultural learning, reflection, and student engagement across virtual exchange experiences. 🔗 bit.ly/3RxqyMm 📅 June 1–22 💻 Online

#GenAI can produce inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information. Students need strong critical thinking skills to evaluate sources, verify claims, and identify misinformation. This free guide offers practical tools to help. aacu.org/publication/hu… #AACUAI

Reimagine assessment as a tool for learning and improvement at the AAC&U Institute on Authentic Assessment (June 8–12, online). Collaborate with peers and develop actionable strategies for your institution. Applications due May 31: aacu.org/iaa

Be the first to learn the latest insights from AAC&U’s Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education (APT) initiative and join us on Substack. If there’s a major report or breaking news to share about public confidence in #highered and how to restore relationships, APT Words is the place to be. Sign up now: aptwords.substack.com

AI is reshaping higher education. Will your campus lead or react? Join AAC&U’s seven-month, team-based, online Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum and rethink pedagogy, assessment, integrity, and AI competencies at your institution. Apply by May 29: aacu.org/iapc

In an era of instant answers, curiosity still matters. This guide helps students ask better questions, explore ideas from multiple perspectives, and deepen their learning while using #AI tools intentionally. Read more: aacu.org/publication/hu… #AACUAI

AAC&U’s Institute on Experiential Learning & Engaged Dialogue helps campus teams design inclusive learning strategies and scale high-impact practices. 📅 Apply by June 5 bit.ly/3NMSyKy #HigherEd #HighImpactPractices

“Study abroad programs move students beyond textbooks and their comfort zones to firsthand understanding of diverse customs,” says Carl Jubran, president of @AUMFrance. bit.ly/3RlZ6Bb #LibEdMag

Registration is open for the 2027 AAC&U Annual Meeting in Seattle. Register before June 15 for the best rates. Join colleagues committed to excellence in liberal education. Register today. aacu.org/AM #HigherEd #AACU

AAC&U’s @jeremycyoung pays tribute to the legacy of the late Harry Keyishian, noted advocate for academic freedom, in the latest article for APT Words. Read more on Substack: bit.ly/48SkWSX

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape #highered and the future of work, students need more than technical knowledge of emerging tools. New from AAC&U, Elon University's @ITDFuture, and the Princeton Review: Human Wisdom for the Age of AI—a free guide for students and educators. Download: aacu.org/publication/hu… #AACUAI

Wondering what the Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education team @aacu has been up to over the past month? We've got you covered. aptwords.substack.com/p/the-april-20…

Wherever you are in your AI journey, AAC&U’s Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum provides expert guidance, collaborative design, and mentoring to move your campus forward. Learn more and apply by May 29. aacu.org/iapc #AACUAI

"The perception that bullying is a high school problem and the fact that it is often mislabeled as other behaviors such as competition or age-appropriate peer conflicts helps explain why so little is done within college and universities to address it," writes Adam McCready of @UConn. bit.ly/4d5AROO #LibEdMag

The PKAL STEM Leadership Institute registration deadline is May 12—and seats are limited. Don’t miss this immersive leadership experience for STEM faculty and administrators. Apply at aacu.org/pkal-sli. #STEMLeadership #HigherEd

“When lawmakers insist on reshaping a university that voters largely value and trust, it raises the question of whether change is necessary.” AAC&U’s Felicia Fullilove explores Wyoming’s budget showdown and what it reveals about public trust in higher education for APT Words on Substack. bit.ly/4cSrDXC

Join educators and partners at the AAC&U Conference on Global Learning to share how you’re advancing global learning in practice. Submit your proposal: aacu.org/global #AACUGlobal

What does democracy's future demand of higher education? Wesleyan University will convene leaders from across #highereducation and public policy on May 6 at noon ET as part of its Democracy250 Initiative. Register at bit.ly/49ggFZz.