Accreditation’s Next Big Moment Is Coming to Campus

New federal accreditation rules are on the way, and their impact will extend far beyond accreditors. CHEA President Nasser Paydar outlines what campus leaders need to know and why this is a critical moment for higher education to speak up.

July 29, 2026

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