Latest Updates
Explore the latest news, announcements, and thought leadership from AACRAO and across the higher education landscape. This section highlights recent developments, member resources, policy conversations, and emerging issues affecting enrollment management, records, registration, admissions, transfer, and student success.
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Letter from the Editor: August 18, 2026
We’re lucky to have this culture of collaboration.
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The Return on Investment in Learning Revealed on the Return Home
“Every future alum once stood nervously at a recruitment table asking, ‘So … tell me about your school?’ Every enrollment…
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Your State and Regional Is More Than An Acronym
Joining a State & Regional association is not always an instinctual move—many stories of involvement begin with a collegial shoulder…
Advocacy
AACRAO advocates for policies and practices that support learners, institutions, and the professionals who serve them. Learn more about the association’s federal policy priorities, public statements, coalition work, and opportunities to engage in advocacy efforts that strengthen higher education and promote effective institutional practice.
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Letter from the Editor: August 18, 2026
We’re lucky to have this culture of collaboration.
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The Return on Investment in Learning Revealed on the Return Home
“Every future alum once stood nervously at a recruitment table asking, ‘So … tell me about your school?’ Every enrollment…
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Your State and Regional Is More Than An Acronym
Joining a State & Regional association is not always an instinctual move—many stories of involvement begin with a collegial shoulder…
Podcasts
Listen in on conversations with higher education leaders, practitioners, and subject matter experts through AACRAO podcasts. From admissions and enrollment strategy to registrar practice, research, policy, and transfer, Admit It, For the Record, HEARD, and Transfer Tea offer accessible insights for professionals working across the learner lifecycle.
News & Advocacy FAQs
Find quick answers to common questions about AACRAO news, advocacy resources, policy updates, podcasts, and member communications.
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