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ACHA Advocacy: What’s New in 2026

The American College Health Association’s advocacy and policy efforts are guided by its Policy Platform and Policy Priorities Agenda. Each year, both documents undergo a comprehensive review and update process…

ACHF Impact Newsletter: Winter 2025

Letter From ACHF Chair Michael Huey, MD   Greetings College Health and Well-Being Colleagues: As we enter into this season of giving thanks, I find myself reflecting on how fortunate…

Advancing College Health: ACHA’s 2025 Advocacy Work Delivers Value to You

The American College Health Association (ACHA) is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of college students, staff, and the wider higher education community. A core part of this mission…

How the ACHA Data Hub Turns NCHA Findings into Actionable Campus Health Strategy

The ACHA Data Hub now includes NCHA data from fall 2019-spring 2025, giving NCHA participants a major advantage In an era defined by complex student health challenges—from unprecedented mental health…

ACHA Collaborates with Congress to Introduce Continuation of Mental Health Care Act

As a result of the 2025 American College Health Association (ACHA) Annual Advocacy Committee Hill Day, ACHA introduced legislation that ensures continuity of mental health care for students, regardless of…

Understanding End-of-Year Federal Funding Notices

Some federal agencies, like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), may have recently sent out notices to campuses about potential funding shortages for programs like the Garrett…

ACHF Impact Newsletter: Fall 2025

Letter From ACHF Chair Michael Huey, MD   Hello, College Health and Well-being Colleagues: Happy fall, y’all! We have launched a new school year at our colleges and universities during…

Step Up and Share: The Power of Presenting at the ACHA Annual Meeting

If you’ve developed a strategy that addresses today’s campus health challenges, consider submitting a proposal for ACHA 2026 in Denver. Your solutions and lessons learned could be the spark that…

Why Optimism Could Be Your Campus’ Secret Advantage

College is full of challenges — deadlines, exams, new environments — but one factor can make all the difference in how students navigate them: optimism. Research shows that students who…

The Advocacy Perspective

The ACHA Advocacy Committee hosted a dynamic and well-attended session during this year’s ACHA Annual Meeting in the Big Easy! Designed to deepen member engagement with our advocacy work, the…