American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) (@aacu.org)

@aacu.org Oct 9, 2026, 11:52 PM

What does it take to build internal trust within colleges and universities? Join AAC&U’s Jeremy Young and other higher education professionals on October 14 for a free webinar exploring how trust is built (or lost) through the campus experience. https://bit.ly/4yEHEc4

The image is a promotional graphic for a webinar titled "Rebuilding Trust in Higher Education: From Public Perception to the Campus Experience," scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET. The event is hosted by the American Association of University Professors and the Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom. It features four speakers: Mike Gavin (Alliance for Higher Education), Jeremy Young (AAC&U), Kaleb L. Briscoe (University of Oklahoma & CDAF Fellow), and Isaac Kamola (Trinity College & CDAF), and Rachel Friedensen (St. Cloud State University). There is a QR code for joining via Zoom.

@aacu.org Oct 9, 2026, 1:22 PM

What do students value in college beyond getting a good job? Explore new nationwide research on students' motivations, priorities, and experiences during a free webinar from AAC&U and the LearningWell Coalition.

"What Students Value in College"
October 14 | 2:00 p.m. ET
https://bit.ly/3UUkFLb

@aacu.org Oct 8, 2026, 10:25 PM

Undergraduate research can help prepare students for life after college, strengthen an institution’s relationship with the communities it serves, and build public trust in higher education, says Karen Resendes.
Read more on AAC&U’s "APT Words": https://bit.ly/4jaOWzu
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@aacu.org Oct 8, 2026, 8:43 PM

Jonathan Alger, America 250 Fellow at AAC&U and @aceducation.bsky.social, joins "Built to Deliver" to discuss strategic planning, institutional agility, and how higher education can respond to AI while staying focused on its core values. https://bit.ly/4AWjUSi

@aacu.org Oct 8, 2026, 6:12 PM

As the midterms approach, “Reading Lolita in Tehran” author Azar Nafisi has a warning for Americans: Pay attention when governments fear books and ideas. Drawing on Iran’s experience, she makes the case for a powerful form of resistance: reading. https://bit.ly/4hJ4O9Q #LibEdMag #BannedBooksWeek

A portrait of Azar Nafisi wearing a floral top and blue sweater

@aacu.org Oct 7, 2026, 10:45 PM

The companion videos for “Engaging Community” feature scholars, practitioners, and community partners sharing practical insights that complement the free toolkit and bring its principles to life. Learn more: aacu.org/engaging-community

A book titled "Engaging Community: A Toolkit for Reciprocal Teaching and Learning Beyond the Campus" is displayed. A quote by Ariane Hoy reads, “Engaging Community doesn’t romanticize partnerships—it operationalizes reciprocity.” Logos of Campus Compact and AAC&U are present, alongside a "Download Now" button.

@aacu.org Oct 6, 2026, 11:15 PM

Design assignments that more intentionally connect what you want students to learn with how you teach and assess that learning. Explore an intentional process using AAC&U’s VALUE rubrics as design tools.
November 6 | Online
https://bit.ly/3VBaj32 #AACUVALUE

Online workshop announcement by AAC&U titled "Intentional Assignment Design for Learning and Assessment." Scheduled for November 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. A "Register Today" button is included. Background has a digital mosaic design.

@aacu.org Oct 6, 2026, 6:22 PM

Connection, disagreement, reflection, misunderstanding: each can create opportunities for learning. Learn how to design virtual exchange that supports meaningful communication and collaboration. Register: https://bit.ly/4xC10gC

Free webinar announcement for "From Learning to Workforce Readiness" by AAC&U, a free focusing on innovation and excellence in virtual exchange. Scheduled for October 7 from 11:00 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. ET. Includes image of a person presenting charts and graphs on a computer screen.

@aacu.org Oct 6, 2026, 3:30 PM

AAC&U's Kathryn Enke recently joined Richard Roman on the "Fault Lines" podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about public trust in higher education. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3W9n8BM

@aacu.org Oct 5, 2026, 5:15 PM

Big ideas could lead to big opportunities. America’s Startup is inviting US undergraduate students to submit their startup ideas for a chance to compete for a share of more than $1 million in prizes. Applications close 10/8. Learn more: https://america250.org/americas-startup/

A group of individuals sit on a stage during the America's Startup event. "Big problems need big ideas" is displayed at the top. On the left, a student team is participating, while on the right, the America's Startup judges are seated. The poster encourages undergraduates to submit ideas by October 8 for a chance to win prizes and receive mentorship in Washington, D.C. Additional details and a QR code are provided at the bottom.

@aacu.org Oct 2, 2026, 12:45 PM

AAC&U's Jeremy C. Young recently joined the Trending in Ed podcast to speak about "The Trust Agenda," its framework for advancing public trust in higher education, and how colleges and universities can actively cultivate trustworthy relationships across their communities: https://bit.ly/4dsEiQG

@aacu.org Oct 1, 2026, 6:13 PM

Higher education cannot simply tell the public why it matters. It has to show it.
“Trust is earned through trustworthiness.” AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella on what it takes to rebuild public trust in higher education: https://bit.ly/4rG3OI3 #LibEdMag

@aacu.org Oct 1, 2026, 5:05 PM

Recent research findings from AAC&U make the case for open educational resource implementation as a high-impact practice. aacu.org/oer-report

@aacu.org Oct 1, 2026, 1:52 PM

Congratulations to the 2026 Delphi Award recipients!

@aacu.org Sep 30, 2026, 9:45 PM

Trust is built through relationships, actions, and a commitment to serving students and communities. Read AAC&U’s “The Trust Agenda:” aacu.org/the-trust-agenda

@aacu.org Sep 30, 2026, 8:12 PM

The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award honors graduate students advancing equity, innovative teaching and learning, and community engagement. Nominate someone by October 2. https://bit.ly/4mjjygB

@aacu.org Sep 30, 2026, 7:59 PM

AAC&U's VALUE Rubric Calibration Training is a self-paced online workshop that helps you evaluate student work with greater confidence and consistency. Register by October 1 and save: aacu.org/value-calibration-training

Image advertising an asynchronous workshop titled "VALUE Rubric Calibration Training" organized by AAC&U. The background is blue, and features a colorful abstract design of a lightbulb. Text includes "Build Confidence and Consistency in Assessing Student Learning" and a registration link: aacu.org/value-calibration-training.

@aacu.org Sep 30, 2026, 1:20 PM

The decline of confidence in higher ed may tell us more about trust than previously understood. AAC&U + Morning Consult polling found virtually no difference between how adults respond when asked about confidence versus trust. AAC&U's Kathryn Enke digs into what that means: https://bit.ly/4ADQ1Gb

@aacu.org Sep 29, 2026, 6:21 PM

Colleges and universities can advance public trust by telling a clearer story about their impact. Developed by Metropolitan Group and Spitfire Strategies, this free narrative framework can help institutions communicate effectively and consistently. https://bit.ly/4guAGQp

@aacu.org Sep 29, 2026, 5:04 PM

The virtual 2026 AAC&U Conference on Global Learning begins in two weeks. There’s still time to register for the virtual component and to join us in Washington, DC, in November. aacu.org/global #AACUGlobal