The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) encourages institutions to review and comment on the United States Department of Education’s (USDE) newly proposed federal accreditation regulations resulting from the Department’s Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) negotiated rulemaking. On August 19, 2026, USDE released an announcement about public...

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is sharing staffing updates. The Commission retains a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to serving our institutions with a lens for future-forward accreditation centered on student success.  “We have a constant eye on how to improve upon our work as we look across...

Elizabeth “Betsy” Hull will join the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) as Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer in August 2026. Betsy joins the Executive Leadership Team to contribute to strategy while overseeing the financial and business operations.  “We are thrilled to welcome Betsy and already appreciate...