AASCU
AASCU represents the sector of 500+ regional public colleges and universities dedicated to teaching, serving underrepresented students, and driving regional progress—fulfilling higher education’s promise for communities across America.
- #PromisingPracticeThursday: The University of South Carolina Upstate is helping students turn potential into opportunity through Moving Up, an initiative that embeds core competencies focused on career readiness and #StudentSuccess into academics. 🎓📈 🔗 tinyurl.com/eaddmrp3 #AASCUTellingOurStory
- As we head into summer, AASCU is bringing together changemakers, policy experts, and #HigherEd leaders for a powerful series of events designed to spark action and drive impact. Take a glance at what’s ahead and register: tinyurl.com/4f5xytzf
- 🎧New episode of Telling Our Story is live! Hear how Project Rebound at California State University, Stanislaus, supports formerly incarcerated students as they pursue #HigherEd. Listen here: tinyurl.com/cu2jbxen Read more in their Promising Practice: tinyurl.com/mrypa53d #AASCUTellingOurStory
- "Your degree can never be taken away from you. It’s the one thing in your life that will always be there regardless of the circumstances, so cherish it, celebrate it, use it, and make it count,” AASCU President & CEO Chuck Welch told the spring 2025 graduates of Chadron State College. 🎓 #SoarEagles
- AASCU's @drchuckwelch.bsky.social for @forbes.com: "If we want to improve the lives of all Americans, we must continue to invest in the institutions and research that serve all Americans..." Read more: tinyurl.com/5xadnhj3
- During #NationalNursesWeek, we celebrate nurses and the regional public universities preparing them! RPUs award 75% of all health science degrees and 79% of health science bachelor's degrees, including nursing, granted by four-year public institutions. #ThePowerofNurses
- GRC’s Faculty Alerts system sends monthly emails of targeted grant opportunities to faculty and staff, increasing the reach of your sponsored programs office. Sign up for a free trial and overview to learn more about these and other GRC membership benefits: tinyurl.com/t8kybtde
- This #PromisingPracticeThursday, we're celebrating Nevada State University—an AANAPISI campus—for boosting education majors by 1,100% through its Teacher Academy Pipeline Project. A powerful model during #AANHPIHeritageMonth! 🔗 tinyurl.com/enfdp55r #HigherEd #AASCUTellingOurStory
- 📢 Join us June 3 for Bridging Student Readiness Gaps, a webinar with @eab.com on how higher ed can support incoming students facing academic and socioemotional challenges. Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/zzhdad8u #HigherEd #StudentSuccess
- As we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, we recognize the remarkable impact of AAPI students, faculty, staff, and alumni across all regional public universities—and take pride in the role they play in their journeys and achievements. #HigherEd #AAPIHM #AANHPIHM
- 🎉 Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay! Join us Sept. 16–17 in Washington, DC, for AASCU’s symposium on addressing teacher shortages. Let’s strengthen educator pathways and ensure every student has access to great teachers. 🔗 tinyurl.com/5y99p8yx #HigherEd #StudentSuccess
- 🔥 We're #hiring! AASCU is looking for a Writer/Editor to help shape and execute our content strategy. Learn more about the position and apply: tinyurl.com/mp4c2hau Join our team and help make an impact in #HigherEd! #HigherEdJobs
- AASCU is committed to strengthening regional public universities through advocacy, opportunity, and innovation. Our new strategic plan represents a vision for the future of the association and our members. Check out AASCU Next for more on our strategic priorities: tinyurl.com/AASCUNext #AASCUNext
- AASCU’s Council of State Representatives met today in Washington, DC, for a day of policy dialogue and insight on the future of public #HigherEd. Thanks to our expert speakers and staff for helping to advance advocacy and leadership across the sector! #Policy #RPUs
- On the first day of #AAPIHeritageMonth, today’s #PromisingPracticeThursday features @metrostate.bsky.social, an AANAPISI campus embedding career readiness across the student experience. Explore how they’re building career success: tinyurl.com/3vhvdwxx #AASCUTellingOurStory #HigherEd
- 🎉May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month — a time to recognize the impact of AAPI communities. AASCU’s AAPI Affinity Group connects leaders to share ideas and strengthen their networks. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4fvzhe2z #AAPIHM
- #AASCUonTheHill is underway! Campus leaders are in Washington, DC, advocating for regional public universities (RPUs) and their role in workforce development. Explore all of AASCU’s issue summaries on RPUs: tinyurl.com/47xya7ab #HigherEd #RPUs
- Day 1 of #AASCUonTheHill is here! Presidents, chancellors, and campus leaders from across the country are in Washington, DC, to advocate for regional public universities and the future of higher ed. Let’s get to work! #HigherEd #RPUs
- 🚨 Final call! Nominate your campus changemakers for AASCU’s American Democracy Project Civic Engagement Awards by April 30. Celebrate faculty, provosts, staff, and emerging leaders: tinyurl.com/6b3hkpmx #HigherEd #CivicEngagement
- 🌎 Honored to join the “Opportunities for Innovation and Partnership in Higher Ed” project via US State Department's #IVLP. During the visit, AASCU shared: -Resource development strategies -Member-driven programs and initiatives -Our role supporting student success and institutional excellence
- #PromisingPracticeThursday: Can a building boost #StudentSuccess? Washington State University Tri-Cities says yes! Collaboration Hall supports students with labs, classrooms, and study spaces, leading to stronger engagement, retention, and more! 🔗 tinyurl.com/ms436wdh #HigherEd #AASCUTellingOurStory
- Presidential spouses and partners play a vital role in campus life. AASCU's Spouse/Partner Program supports them through leadership development, networking, and more: tinyurl.com/3t5vnx9z 📽️Watch how connection & #community make a difference: tinyurl.com/zd9xyt4e #HigherEd
- In today’s competitive grants landscape, AASCU's Grants Resource Center provides valuable grants information through 13 e-publications each month as well as personalized support for your grants office. Learn more about membership and get a free trial: tinyurl.com/mpw9ka2e
- 🌍 This #EarthDay, explore #HigherEd’s role in #Sustainability! Join AASCU's American Democracy Project's webinar this Friday on integrating the @un.org Sustainable Development Goals into civic learning: tinyurl.com/y95cyuk5 Explore AASCU’s Committee on Sustainable Development: tinyurl.com/5dpsay7m
- Regional public universities are fueling workforce growth through innovation, industry partnerships, and regional impact. 📘 Read AASCU’s latest issue summary to learn more: tinyurl.com/ye24fh76 #HigherEdPolicy #HigherEd #RPU
- Join us tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET for @chronicle.com's virtual forum, “Regional Universities and Work-Force Development.” Hear from AASCU’s Chuck Welch and member presidents from Eastern Oregon University and Central Connecticut State University. 🎓 Register: tinyurl.com/4txw4znc #HigherEd #RPUs
- The deadline to nominate civic changemakers is almost here! 🏆 Submit your nomination for AASCU’s American Democracy Project Civic Engagement Awards by April 30: tinyurl.com/6b3hkpmx Recipients will be honored at the ADP Summit this July! #HigherEd
- This #PromisingPracticeThursday, we're highlighting Middle Georgia State University's dual-enrollment program preparing high schoolers for STEM careers at Robins Air Force Base through on-site classes and internships.🎓 Read more: tinyurl.com/yeymmtad #HigherEd #StudentSuccess #AASCUTellingOurStory
- Congrats to the 10 AASCU members selected for the Advancing Campus Pluralism Cohort with Interfaith! These campuses are equipping students to lead across lines of difference and foster cooperation. 👏 Read more: tinyurl.com/bdfcccfz #HigherEd #Pluralism #StudentSuccess
- The speaker lineup is taking shape for AASCU’s 2025 Summer Meeting! Hear from leaders from Lumina Foundation, Complete College America, AAC&U, Aspen Institute, and more this July in Indianapolis. 📅For the preliminary schedule and latest speaker list: tinyurl.com/4fh7em79 #ASMIndy25
- 📅 Mark your calendars! AASCU’s April events are here. Explore and register: tinyurl.com/N4f5xytzf Upcoming application deadlines: -China Studies Institute—April 18 -AASCU's American Democracy Project Civic Engagement Awards—April 30 #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #HigherEd
- April is #CommunityCollegeMonth! At AASCU, we’re proud to support transfer success through the Aspen–AASCU Transfer Student Success Intensive, helping institutions strengthen pathways with expert support and collaboration. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3u8jxm6z #CCMonth #TransferIntensive
- The AASCU Consulting team helps leaders focus their time and energy where it matters most, right from the start. 🔗 Learn more: tinyurl.com/td2vbf4w #HigherEd #Leadership #StrategicPlanning
- #PromisingPracticeThursday: Sam Houston State University supports students through its First-Generation Center, a mentorship, guidance, and academic support hub. With over 50% of students being #firstgen, SHSU helps them succeed! 🔗: tinyurl.com/3duwendc #AASCUTellingOurStory
- One of the best ways to learn how to write a successful grant proposal is to read one! With a GRC membership, you have access to a robust library of funded proposals in a range of fields from federal agencies and private foundations. Learn more: tinyurl.com/58v5xjr8 #Grants #FundingOpps
- 🚨 We’re hiring! AASCU is looking for a Human Resources Coordinator to support onboarding, benefits, performance management, and more. Learn more about the position and apply: tinyurl.com/5n8h52d7 #Hiring #HumanResources #HigherEdJobs
- Join AASCU's American Democracy Project & @nytimes.com for a critical conversation on the evolving information landscape in this highly charged moment. 📅 April 9, 2–3 PM ET Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/2k8v4faj #HigherEd #AI
- The AASCU 2025 Grants Resource Center Virtual Funding Summit is today! GRC campuses will get the latest on the shifting federal grants environment and hear directly from private funders. Not yet a GRC member? Learn more and get a free membership trial and overview: aascu.org/resources-expertise/grc
- Did you catch AASCU’s booth at #HLC2025? We’re here connecting with higher ed leaders and sharing how AASCU supports institutions with resources and expertise, including our Grants Resource Center. Stop by to learn more, grab materials, and chat with our team! ✨ #HigherEd
- “We must talk about value. The 'Why'—it's what you need for the jobs of the future. The 'Why'—it's the best investment they can make for themselves and their families and communities.” – AASCU President @drchuckwelch.bsky.social told attendees at #HLC2025. 📸 See more highlights!
- Join us July 13–14 in Indianapolis for AASCU's American Democracy Project Summit! Connect with campus leaders to strengthen civic engagement in higher ed. 🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/nhk95f9p #HigherEd #CivicEngagement
- AASCU President & CEO @drchuckwelch.bsky.social will join other national higher education leaders at #HLC2025 in Chicago to share strategies for how institutions can improve support for #StudentSuccess. Proud to see AASCU leadership driving conversations on improving outcomes for students. 👏
- In May, AASCU will welcome Mickey Burnim as the next President in Residence supporting the 2025 Millennium Leadership Initiative cohort! 📸 Charlie Nelms passes the torch, marking a new chapter of leadership and mentorship for MLI. #Leadership #HigherEd
- Join AASCU's American Democracy Project and experts from University of Bahamas to learn how #HigherEd can drive global change by integrating the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals into civic learning! 📅 Apr 25, 2–3 PM ET Register for the webinar: tinyurl.com/y95cyuk5
- At the Institute for Higher Education Policy's Celebrating and Accelerating Attainment 2025 & Beyond, AASCU President and CEO @drchuck joined leaders to discuss navigating funding cuts, policy shifts, and more to advance student success. Proud to champion strong leadership! #AccelerateAttainment
- Happening today! AASCU’s Terry Brown joins rpk GROUP & UNCF for a webinar on the financial sustainability of higher ed. Don’t miss key insights from rpk’s latest report! 📅April 3rd, 1pm ET Register for the webinar here: tinyurl.com/4hvpx9p9
- Join us for the AASCU 2025 Summer Meeting for Academic and Student Affairs Leaders, July 15–17 in Indianapolis! Collaborate, share insights, and tackle the unique challenges of #RegionalPublicUniversities. Learn more and register today: tinyurl.com/4fh7em79 #HigherEd #ASMIndy25
- 🎙️On The Connected College podcast, AASCU VP of Academic Innovation Terry Brown joins Elliot Felix to discuss how institutions can better serve their students: listening to their needs, optimizing schedules, and creating sustainable change. Listen now: tinyurl.com/mryv4wac #HigherEd #StudentSuccess
- AASCU President and CEO @drchuckwelch.bsky.social received the 2025 Advocacy Award from the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education today. His leadership reflects AASCU’s commitment to advancing higher education, and we are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition!
- The AASCU team stepped out of the office for a well-deserved day of fun at @nationals.com Park! ⚾️ It was the perfect chance to unwind, connect, and celebrate the hard work that makes our mission possible.
