Advocacy Updates
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In an effort to advance health and well-being within Federal policy, ACHA has submitted several public comments to the U.S. Federal government concerning a wide range of topics. Before a…
The American College Health Association (ACHA) is concerned about decisions to close college and university offices and programs designed to support diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility (DEIJA) for students.…
As the premier organization focused on the well-being of college students, the American College Health Association (ACHA) works to advance policies that will benefit the higher education health and well-being…
Earlier this year, the American College Health Association (ACHA) explored methods by which college campuses could address challenges in training, recruiting, and maintaining properly trained well-being staff. One of the…
Ensuring all college students have access to affordable healthcare is a critical component of student success, especially during a time when many young people and emerging adults in America face…
