State colleges and universities are engines of economic & social mobility.

AASCU intensifies their impact.

We equip our members to advance equitable outcomes, spark civic engagement, and build thriving regions—so diverse learners seeking prosperity can bring America’s promise home.

First generation graduate; California State University, Fullerton

AASCU President and CEO Dr. Charles L. Welch has a special message to the AASCU community on his first official day on the job.

Meet the 350 AASCU institutions serving more than 3 million students.

Our approach empowers these stewards of place to catalyze economic and social mobility.

See them in action.
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    Member Spotlight
    Debbie Ford, Indiana University Southeast and Sheila Edwards Lange, University of Washington Tacoma
    AASCU CELEBRATES

    Women’s History Month

    AASCU recognizes our women member presidents and chancellors and honors the legacy of female leaders and scholars.

    AASCU’s Women Presidents and Chancellors

     

    37%

    of AASCU presidents are women, compared with 33% of all presidents in the last ACE American College President Study in 2022

    62%

    of all students who completed degrees at AASCU member institutions in 2022 were women