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Nicholas Lepkowski joined the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) as Director for Human Resources in April 2026. Nick will serve as a strategic and operational leader focused on supporting talent development, employee engagement, and a positive workplace culture with the Commission.  “We are pleased to welcome Nick,” said Nicole Biever, the...

The EdUp Experience Podcast featured Heather F. Perfetti, President of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), and her leadership in groundbreaking innovation in accreditation and workforce development through the partnership of MSCHE, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), and the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) with the National Accreditation Commission...

The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) announced on May 5, 2026, the launch of Accreditor Leadership Roundtable, an initiative designed to strengthen strategic engagement, coordination, and leadership among accrediting organizations.  The Roundtable includes Heather F. Perfetti, President of the Middle States Commission on...

As accreditation moves to the forefront of public interest and policy conversations, Heather F. Perfetti, President of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), spoke with New America’s Jeremy Bauer-Wolf about the source of this increased interest and the significant changes shaping higher education today. While changes to accreditation may remain needed, the rise in attention is greatly influenced by false...

The Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) committee of the United States Department of Education (USDE) will hold week one of a two-week negotiated rulemaking session on April 13-17, 2026 (the second week will take place May 18-22, 2026). The Middle States Commission on...

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) brings to your attention advocacy opportunities through the United States Department of Education (USDE). Public Comments for Pell Grant Program and Workforce Pell Grants Regulations USDE requests comments regarding proposed “changes to student eligibility requirements for the Pell Grant Program and...

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education invites comment on its revised Peer Evaluators Policy and Procedures. An accompanying procedural document is included to provide context and facilitate understanding of the policy and its implementation. Please be sure to review these documents prior to...

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) appointed Nicole R. Stokes as Commissioner, effective February 26, 2026. Nicole currently serves as Professor of Sociology at The Pennsylvania State University at Abington.    “Our Commission is excited to have Nicole join our Commission as an academic representative who brings more...

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is saddened to learn of the passing of one of our Commissioners, Steven M. Rose, on March 24, 2026. Steve was appointed as a Commissioner in January 2020. He also served as President of Passaic...

The Council of Recognized Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) submitted comments to the United States Department of Education (USDE) conveying support for the removal of outdated references to “regional accreditation” from federal, state, and institutional communications and policies.  The Council underscored “that its member agencies have already taken steps to remove references to ‘regional...