Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education

Events

The Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education initiative gathers leaders in higher education, industry, and civil society to discuss a compelling and dynamic case for higher education, as we seek to generate a new solidarity of purpose and engage voices from across AAC&U’s broad membership.

Upcoming Events

  1. , 2026

    4:00 pm EDT

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

    Learn more and register to attend this free virtual event.

  2. - , 2026

    College Park, Maryland

    Council on Undergraduate Research’s ConnectUR Conference

    Learn More

  3. , 2026

    12:00 pm EDT

    Presentation to AltLiberalArts

  4. , 2026

    5:00 pm EDT

    Virtual Presidential Roundtable

    Hosted by AAC&U and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences

  5. , 2026

    5:00 pm EDT

    Virtual Presidential Roundtable

    Hosted by AAC&U and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences

  6. , 2026

    5:00 pm EDT

    Virtual Presidential Roundtable

    Hosted by AAC&U and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Past Events

    • January 21, 2026: AAC&U Presidents' Trust Symposium in Washington, DC
    • January 21-23, 2026: AAC&U Annual Meeting in Washington, DC
    • January 23, 2026: Contemporary Issues Breakfast on Rebuilding Public Trust in Higher Education
    • February 2, 2026: Virtual Presidential Roundtable
    • March 24, 2026: Faculty Governance Convening at the American Academy of Arts & Sciences in Cambridge, MA
    • April 6, 2026: Virtual Presidential Roundtable
    • April 8, 2026: Global Observatory on Academic Freedom at King's College London
    • April 9-10, 2026: Philipp Schwartz Forum in Berlin, Germany
    • April 15-16, 2026: AAC&U Forum on Transformational Leadership in Tucson, AZ
    • April 15-18, 2026: AAC&U Conference on Learning and Student Success in Tucson, AZ
    • May 22-23, 2026: Higher Education at a Crossroads: Reckoning with the Rise of Illiberalism at Duke University
    • June 8, 2026: Virtual Presidential Roundtable

    • April 14, 2025: Virtual Presidential Roundtable
    • April 21, 2025: Virtual Presidential Roundtable
    • May 19, 2025: Virtual Roundtable for Presidents and Board Chairs
    • September 15, 2025: Virtual Presidential Roundtable
    • October 6, 2025: Higher Education and Business Roundtable at American University in Washington, DC
    • October 14, 2025: Virtual Presidential Roundtable
    • October 28, 2025: Virtual Media Training for Members of AAC&U Presidents’ Trust
    • November 3, 2025: Virtual Roundtable for College and University Communications and Community Relations Professionals