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Proposed Federal Accreditation Regulations May Impact Accredited Programs

September 14, 2026

In April and May 2026, the United States Department of Education (“the Department”) convened negotiated rulemaking sessions focused on accreditation through an Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) committee. The purpose of these sessions was to evaluate the role of accreditation in higher education, including how it intersects with student outcomes, institutional accountability, and innovation.

ACEN Program Completion Statement

August 13, 2026

ACEN has released a new Program Completion Position Statement addressing the importance of on-time program completion as an indicator of nursing program quality.

Newly Elected 2026-2027 ACEN Board of Commissioners and Nominating Committee Member

July 9, 2026

Please welcome the new members of your ACEN Board of Commissioners and Nominating Committee!

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Northeast Regional Workshop

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Join us at Fairleigh Dickinson University for a comprehensive workshop that blends curriculum excellence with practical site visit readiness. Bring your accreditation questions for our experts to answer.

October 30, 2026

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