Advocacy Updates

ACHA Advocacy Update

Statement on the Changes to CDC ACIP

The American College Health Association (ACHA) is deeply troubled by the recent removal of all 17 sitting members on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel,…

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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

As an organization that recognizes the importance of the mental health and well-being of our college students, the American College Health Association (ACHA) remains committed to advancing mental health awareness…

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ACHA Advocacy Update

ACHA Supports Increased Funding for Campus Suicide Prevention

The American Council on Education (ACE), along with ACHA and other organizations, sent a letter to the House and Senate Labor-HHS Subcommittee on April 28, 2025, urging increased funding and…

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ACHA Policy Corner

Ensuring Student Well-Being through Continuity of Mental Health Care Across States

Along with keeping informed about the plethora of issues impacted by the Trump Administration affecting our members, the American College Health Association (ACHA) continues to engage with the U.S. Congress…

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ACHA Advocacy Update

Government Actions Threaten Student Health by Restricting Use of Vaccines to Prevent Disease

The American College Health Association strongly endorses the use of vaccines to protect the health of our nation’s college students and our campus communities. We are deeply troubled by recent…

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ACHA Advocacy Update

Restoring and Preserving Access to Public Health Information

Recently, the federal government began removing critical healthcare content from websites where it had been available for decades, including important health information educational institutions nationwide rely on to provide top-quality…

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ACHA Policy Corner

Advocating for Continuity of Mental Health Care Nationwide

During its Hill Day 2025, ACHA enlists Congressional support for breaking barriers to mental health care. On January 29, 2025, the American College Health Association (ACHA) Advocacy Committee wrapped up…

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ACHA Policy Corner

Advancing Campus Health: Our 2025 Advocacy Initiatives

ACHA drives its advocacy efforts with purpose and precision, guided by two key documents: the Policy Platform and the Policy Priorities Agenda. Together, these tools ensure ACHA’s actions align with…

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Stop Campus Hazing Act Signed into Law

The college hazing reporting bills, “Stop Campus Hazing Act” (HR 5646/S 2901) was signed into law and will go into effect June 23, 2026. The Stop Campus Hazing Act will…

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Our Advocacy Achievements in 2024

ACHA has worked diligently in 2024 to advance college health and well-being through advocacy, research, and policy. As the year comes to a close, we wanted to highlight some of…

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