AACRAO News and Announcements provides a centralized record of association-wide updates, highlighting timely information that supports member awareness and institutional planning. This page aggregates official AACRAO announcements in one place, making it easier to track new initiatives, organizational updates, major releases, and time-sensitive information relevant to higher education professionals working across academic and enrollment services.
Announcements may include updates on events and registration milestones, new or revised resources and publications, changes to programs or services, governance and leadership communications, and other items of broad significance to the AACRAO community. Because these updates are intended for a wide audience, they emphasize clear implications, key dates, and pathways for engagement.
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To Protect Revenue, These Colleges Are Reducing Enrollments
Several colleges are intentionally reducing enrollment through stricter admissions and fee policies to boost retention and stabilize revenue.
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When colleges close and student transcripts go missing: ‘My life will be put on hold’
Recent college closures in Massachusetts have left former students struggling to access missing academic transcripts, causing severe delays to their…
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‘Start From Yes’ Initiative Challenges Transfer Credit Skepticism
A new national campaign led by the Learning Evaluation and Recognition for the Next Generation (LEARN) Commission—convened by AACRAO and…
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AACRAO Welcomes 19 Professionals to Nine-Month ASCEND Leadership Development Cohort
The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers welcomes 19 mid-career professionals as ASCEND Cohort 7 scholars, who will…
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AACRAO-CAEL Partnership: Getting Complementary about CPL
Through a new partnership, AACRAO and CAEL are helping colleges and universities make credit for prior learning more accessible.