Initiative
Higher Education Democracy Exchange (HEDEX)
The Higher Education Democracy Exchange (HEDEX) is an online platform connecting the people, resources, and practices advancing democratic engagement across higher education.
Conference on Global Learning
This conference brings together a diverse group of stakeholders to share practical tools, innovative models, and sustainable strategies for embedding global learning into institutional missions.
Webinar\
From Learning to Workforce Readiness: Innovation and Excellence in Virtual Exchange
Examine how intentional design can create stronger opportunities for communication, reflection, collaboration, and learning across cultures.
Conference\
Conference on AI and Higher Education
Through evidence-informed dialogue and cross-functional collaboration, the conference explores strategies for responsible AI adoption, institutional governance, and effective implementation across higher education.
Workshop Series\
Connecting AI Questions to AI Evidence: Research Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Learn how to systematically study AI's impact on student learning in this six-session online workshop from AAC&U and the American Psychological Association.
Webinar\
Global Learning from the Start: Integrating VE/COIL into the First-Year Experience
Explore how early international collaboration can strengthen belonging and engagement while helping students develop communication, teamwork, and other transferable skills.
Annual Meeting\
AAC&U Annual Meeting
Join us in Seattle for the 2027 AAC&U Annual Meeting, where administrators, faculty, staff, and students come together to focus on the most pressing issues and challenges in higher education.
Institute\
Advancing Public Trust Leadership Institute
This institute helps teams examine the factors shaping public trust, assess their institutional context, strengthen relationships with their communities, and develop a customized action plan to advance public trust.
Conference\
Conference on Learning and Student Success
CLASS brings together higher education leaders, educators, and practitioners to address the most pressing challenges facing learning and student success.
Today on the Academic Minute
Rotem Rozental, University of Southern California - Gen Z Resurrects Film Photography and the Analog World
AAC&U serves as a catalyst and facilitator for innovations that improve educational quality and equity and that support the success of all students.
Areas of Focus
Although each campus has a unique mission and culture, institutions across higher education face similar challenges and emerging trends. AAC&U serves our members by providing programs and events, resources and research, and campus-based projects focused on their top priorities.
Become an AAC&U Member
Membership is open to US and international higher education institutions as well as state systems and agencies, other organizations, and individuals.