AAC&U Annual Meeting: Higher Education at 250
Organized by American Association of Colleges and Universities
Purpose, Trust, and Transformation. In the wake of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, higher education faces a moment of reflection and renewed r...
- Dates
- Jan 20-22, 2027
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Deadline
- Nov 13, 2026
- Attendees
- 2,000
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About this conference
Purpose, Trust, and Transformation. In the wake of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, higher education faces a moment of reflection and renewed responsibility. As institutions interrogate current practices, they are also called to examine how those practices align with higher education’s enduring purposes and to reimagine student success for a rapidly changing and uncertain world. At a time when public trust is fragile and truth itself is frequently contested, AAC&U affirms its commitment to supporting colleges and universities in preparing students to become informed citizens who can thoughtfully engage in a pluralistic democracy. We invite you to move from reflection to action by exploring how higher education can rebuild public confidence, equip students to navigate complexity and difference, and strengthen institutions’ service to the public good.
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The AAC&U Annual Meeting is supported through the contributions of organizational collaborators and sponsors whose work advances the goals of higher education at the institutional and national levels. Sponsorships provide essential funding that offsets the cost of producing the conference, including programming, attendee experience, and accessible registration pricing that allows faculty, administrators, and practitioners from institutions of all types and sizes to participate fully in this convening. AAC&U welcomes inquiries from organizations whose missions align with the Annual Meeting's core themes, including liberal education and student success, equity and inclusive excellence, institutional leadership and transformation, workforce preparation, and the evolving role of higher education in a changing society.
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