Conference on AI and Higher Education

Through evidence-informed dialogue and cross-functional collaboration, this conference explores strategies for responsible AI adoption, institutional governance, and effective implementation across higher education.

New Report

The Trust Agenda: A Framework for Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education

AAC&U's new report offers a framework for strengthening public trust through innovation, community engagement, student success, clearer communications, and mission-centered defensive strategies.

Research

Motivation, Engagement, and Student Wellbeing in College

New research from the LearningWell Coalition, AAC&U, and Morning Consult explores how student motivations shape engagement in high-impact educational experiences and student well-being.

Press Release

Jonathan Alger Named Inaugural America 250 Fellow in Historic ACE–AAC&U Collaboration

This unprecedented collaboration between ACE and AAC&U reflects a shared commitment to reinforcing the democratic mission of higher education at a pivotal moment in the nation’s history.

Membership

Renew Your AAC&U Membership Today

Institutional membership renewal is now open. Contact member services at memberservices@aacu.org for more information.

Workshops\August 31 - September 28, 2026

Teaching with AI

This series of four workshops is designed to prepare faculty for a new era of human learning and features current-to-the-moment information regarding generative AI and its possibilities for higher ed.

Workshop\October 02, 2026

Hacking the VALUE Rubrics

Join us for this online workshop to customize VALUE rubrics for your course, program, or institution. Make assessment meaningful and impactful while prioritizing essential learning outcomes.

Conference\November 12 - 14, 2026

Conference on Global Learning

The AAC&U Conference on Global Learning brings together a diverse group of stakeholders to share practical tools, innovative models, and sustainable strategies for embedding global learning into institutional missions.

Conference\March 10 - 12, 2027

Conference on Learning and Student Success (CLASS)

The 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.

When Delight Is the Goal

What’s one way you instill the joy of learning in your students?

By The Editors

Jun 18, 2026

Rohini Srihari, University at Buffalo - AI Can Give Voice to People Who Cannot Speak

All Episodes

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.