Next week, we are releasing Leveraging AI as a Study Partner, designed to transform AI from a simple shortcut into a powerful academic ally that fosters active recall and deep conceptual mastery. Check out the trailer below and then join us for an “Inside Look” on April 21 to see these interactive components in action.

I am absolutely ecstatic to announce the next Commons Endorsement launching today: Cultivating Civic and Social Skills!

Endorsements are your ticket to demonstrating continued engagement, learning, and expertise in the most pressing, specialized areas impacting higher education today and the perfect complement to our nationally recognized …

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Are you passionate about fostering meaningful conversations and building community? The Commons Ambassador Fellows Program offers a unique opportunity to engage with fellow educators, spark discussions, and help shape the Commons experience. Fellows play a key role in cultivating dynamic spaces for connection, idea-sharing, and…

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What’s your favorite way to connect at conferences? Let us know how you’d like to engage with our Commons community while on-site this year!

Looking for more tools and strategies to deepen your commitment to student success?

Join us at Student Success US on November 16–18!

Organized by Inside Higher Ed and Times Higher Education Events in partnership with the University of Utah, this year’s event is headed to Salt Lake City.

As a strategic partner, ACUE is excited to support this…

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We came, we saw, we shared, we laughed! Our first-ever ACUE Commons Gameshow event, The Effective Teaching Challenge, was an absolute blast, and thanks to the incredible energy you brought. Congratulations to our winners as well – you’ll be hearing from us soon.

The event was split up into two parts – a sharing section and then a lightning…

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Join us for a deep dive into what these changes mean for your institution and how to take action before the deadline. The session will be hosted on Tuesday, April 7, at 2 pm EST.

We are thrilled to host Mark Greenfield, accessibility expert and Chair of the ACM US Technology Policy Web Accessibility Subcommittee.

Help shape the session: What…

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Great finds, Gail! It’s inspiring to see Meharry meeting patients where they are. It makes me wonder: How are other community programs adapting their ‘classrooms’ to meet the pressing needs of their local regions right now? Such a wonderful example of community-based learning, thanks for posting this!

See Stephanie Speicher (@sspeicheracue-org) ACUE Academic Director, at a new AI event: AI in Education: Exploring Responsible Use Together

The Details:

• When: March 9 – 20, 2026
• Where: Turnitin Educator Network (TEN)
• Kickoff: A 1-hour Live Q&A on March 9, followed by two weeks of asynchronous discussion.

You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions…

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Whether you’re a long-time member or just joining us, keep an eye on your dashboard this week for the new ACUE Commons Welcome Tour!

We’ve designed this guided walkthrough to help everyone, including our seasoned pros, navigate and find resources even faster. Take a quick look when it arrives; you might just discover something new!

Starting this April, ACUE Chairman and CEO Andrew Hermalyn will host a series of high-level conversations exploring leadership strategies that bridge the gap between higher education and global industry.

Our inaugural event features two powerhouse leaders who transitioned from top-tier campus roles to leading world-renowned…

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A massive thank you to everyone who participated in our Love of Learning contest over the last few weeks. Your insights into how you support your students, and yourselves, have been nothing short of inspiring.

Please join us in a huge round of applause for our final winners! Congratulations, we’ll be reaching out via email shortly with your…

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Hi Danielle, I was just about to email you back! It’s 4 Quick Studies in the Preparing Workforce-Ready Students section, or you can complete 3 Quick Studies and attend/watch one event (this one is currently available) – make sure to submit the Exit Ticket!

The Preparing Workforce-Ready Students Endorsement has officially launched! Congratulations to those who were endorsed today. I look forward to seeing your LinkedIn announcements!

Check your inbox right now – the first wave of earners has been notified. You’re looking for two specific emails:

• A congratulatory message from ACUE.

• An automated…

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Yes, music, meditation, audio books, etc.!

Huge thanks to everyone who shared their heart and wisdom during this contest! Did you participate in our question earlier this week?

One last opportunity this week to share and enter: What’s the “grading soundtrack” that keeps you focused? Stay tuned, as our final weekly winners and the Grand Prize champion will all be announced this Monday, March 2!

I’m absolutely ecstatic to announce the next Commons Endorsement launching at the end of February – Preparing Workforce-Ready Students!

Endorsements are your ticket to demonstrating continued engagement, learning, and expertise in the most pressing, specialized areas impacting higher education today and the perfect complement to our…

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The Love of Learning finish line is finally here! Huge congrats to Elaine Beckwith (@beckwitepbsc-edu) and S. Melissa Steinhardt (@ssteinhardt) for taking home last week’s prize. Remember: every entry is another shot at the Grand Prize! 😍

To kick off our final rounds, we’re looking for a little ‘Day One’ wisdom: If you could go back to your…

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Love of Learning continues!

We’re shifting gears today to talk dream guests: If you could have any historical figure or living expert guest-lecture in your class for one day, who would it be? What’s the topic/focus?

That’s so wonderful. We can never underestimate the power of personal outreach and eye contact these days.

You are so right, I knew something felt off.. be right back!!