In May, AASHE joined the American Council on Education (ACE) and other higher education organizations in signing a statement urging renewed collaboration between the federal government and colleges and universities. The statement underscores the critical role this partnership plays in fostering innovation, prosperity, and inclusive education across the United States.
The call to action highlights longstanding benefits from federal-higher education collaboration, including advances in technology, health care, and economic growth. It expresses concern over recent federal actions that threaten institutional autonomy and funding, and urges the administration to restore mutual respect and cooperation. AASHE supports this reaffirmation of the sector’s commitment to public trust and its call for policies that enable institutions to serve diverse communities, advance research, and uphold academic freedom.