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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.
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A Partner for Nursing Programs: Dr. Chappell on the Osmosis Podcast

April 18, 2024
Check out Dr. Chappell on the Osmosis from Elsevier Podcast!
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National Volunteer Appreciation Week 2024

April 15, 2024
April 21-27, 2024, is National Volunteer Appreciation Week!
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It's time to vote for the ACEN 2024-2025 Elections!

April 2, 2024
2024 ACEN Board of Commissioners and ACEN Nominating Committee election will begin on April 1, 2024
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Fall 2023 Self-Study Forum Attendee Reviews

February 7, 2024
Find out why you should attend the next Self-Study Forum!
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The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing joins the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities

January 24, 2024
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is proud to announce its membership with the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA).
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Announcing the Launch of ACEN’s Newly Redesigned Website

January 15, 2024
See what's new!
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The ACEN 2023 standards and impact of accreditation on the quality of nursing education

January 8, 2024
The ACEN Directors have been published in the most recent issue of Teaching and Learning in Nursing
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