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ACEN Announces Inaugural Programs of Distinction

October 15, 2026
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the ACEN Program of Distinction!

ACEN 2027-2028 Board of Commissioners Call for Nominations

October 1, 2026
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is seeking nominations for six Commissioners for the ACEN Board of Commissioners and one member for the ACEN Nominating Committee.

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.
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