News

Feb 7, 2023

ACUI is announcing its participation as a founding member of the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification, a collaboration of seven higher education professional associations that will allow the consortium to offer a core student affairs educator credential, in addition to specialty credentials that include one specifically for student union professionals.

Dec 15, 2022

ACUI members have elected three new at-large Board of Trustee members – Missy Burgess, Yemi Gbajobi, and Adriane Reilly – while the current board named University of Florida junior Caroline Lenz as the incoming student board member. All will be installed into office during the 2023 Annual Conference in Boston.

Dec 15, 2022

Comerford has devoted three decades to higher education. After graduating from Quincy College (now Quincy University) with a bachelor's degree in political science, Comerford was not sure where her career would take her, but she did know she wanted to work in a field where she felt connected and successful. Her curiosity eventually led to a four-year role in residence life and student activities, and later a master's degree in higher education administration from Southern Illinois University–Carbondale.

Nov 30, 2022

Oct 26, 2022

Corbin Smyth, executive director of Norris University Center at Northwestern University, has been elected to serve as ACUI’s regional director of Region V for a two-year term beginning this year. ACUI’s Region V consists of Illinois, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Manitoba.

Oct 13, 2022

It’s good to be back. That’s what over 500 pre-registered ACUI members are saying as they head toward the Association’s first in-person regional conferences since, well, you know when….

Jul 1, 2022

ACUI is frustrated and disappointed with the new law that discriminates against transgender individuals in Indiana. Such actions will never interfere with our overriding mission of creating an inclusive environment free of discrimination in all forms for every one of our members.

Jun 22, 2022

ACUI welcomes two regional directors, Anthony Otero from Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and Stephen McCay, from the University of Southern Mississippi.

May 23, 2022

ACUI has announced members of the 2022 Closing the Gap career advancement program cohort. The program was initiated in 2020 as an education and mentorship program focused on Black, Indigenous, and other professionals of color looking to advance into senior leadership roles

Mar 30, 2022

Students from all walks of life provided insight on their pandemic experiences during an ACUI 2022 All Conference session on Tuesday, March 15, detailing their obstacles, victories, and suggestions for the future.

Mar 24, 2022

The University of Washington’s L. Lincoln Johnson was recognized with ACUI’s highest honor, the Butts-Whiting Award, for his significant contributions to the college union and student activities movement.

Mar 16, 2022

Please congratulate the 2022 ACUI awards and scholarships recipients for their achievement and thank them for serving as models of leadership and innovation to advance our work as community builders in higher education.

Mar 2, 2022

On Monday, March 14, Cullors will set the tone for ACUI 2022 as keynote speaker. During the all-conference session, available both in-person and virtually, she will highlight best practices for modern-day abolitionists.

Mar 2, 2022

ACUI members will soon be able to enhance their personal and professional growth through a new Student Affairs Educator Certification that allows professionals to demonstrate competency and knowledge in student affairs work.

Feb 16, 2022

No one can fathom what it’s like to receive a college education during a pandemic without living through it. But ACUI 2022 attendees have a chance to come close via first-hand accounts from the students themselves.

Jan 19, 2022

A look at professional growth opportunities afforded by ACUI’s Annual Conference. With newly updated safety protocols, the ACUI community will gather March 13–17 in Chicago to learn alongside one another for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

Dec 10, 2021

Rutgers University’s Neela Patel was elected to serve as ACUI president-elect beginning in March 2022. Patel, the senior director of student centers and event services at Rutgers, currently serves as an at-large member of ACUI Board of Trustees.

Nov 24, 2021

As we heard the verdict for the three men tried for the death of Ahmaud Arbery, it’s difficult to know what to think. Is this justice? Is this accountability? Certainly nothing will bring back the innocent runner violently attacked.

Aug 11, 2021

ACUI is announcing a major planned gift from L. Lincoln Johnson, associate vice president for student life at the University of Washington and a longtime supporter of the Association. ACUI Chief Executive Officer John Taylor said Johnson was making the contribution as part of his estate planning.

Jul 21, 2021

Recently, ACUI leaders met virtually and made several commitments to continue living our core values, resulting in changes to the 2023 Annual Conference, the Association’s investment strategy, and avenues for volunteering.