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TProtecting the Future: Champions for Higher Education Annual Conference December 11-13, 2024 #MSCHE24he Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) 2024 Annual Conference took place December 11-13, 2024. We look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia December 10-12, 2025 for #MSCHE25!

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MSCHE Latest News

MSCHE Withdraws Accreditation from Keystone College

On November 21, 2024, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) took action to withdraw accreditation from Keystone College. Accreditation will cease December 31, 2024. The Commission explained the rationale in the adverse action, which appears in the Notification of Adverse Action...

MSCHE Signs Agreement with Kurdistan Accrediting Association for Education

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) celebrated its partnership with the Kurdistan Accrediting Association for Education (KAAE) in a ceremony at the Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States building in Washington, D.C. on January 13, 2025. Commission President Heather...

MSCHE Launches New Membership Procedures

As part of the strategic priorities of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), we continue to be responsive to interest in our accreditation. Newly developed procedures for institutions in good standing with other USDE-recognized accreditors will provide opportunities for an efficient...

Advocacy Alert: Regulatory and Legislative Updates

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) would like to bring to your attention several regulatory and legislative updates. The Commission notes that high legislative and regulatory activity is common as presidential administrations prepare to transfer power, and additional activity may occur...