About the 2025 Annual Conference

The Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Annual Conference is a premier gathering of scholars dedicated to advancing research in higher education. Held each November, the conference features research presentations and symposia discussions that address critical issues impacting colleges and universities. ASHE fosters a collaborative environment where participants exchange ideas, explore emerging trends, and engage in professional development. The conference also highlights diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values, offering spaces for networking and mentoring. It serves as a vital platform for shaping the future of higher education scholarship and practice.

The 50th Annual Conference will take place in person in Denver, Colorado from November 12-15 and will include:

• Pre-Conferences on November 12 (additional registration is required for each Pre-Conference). Pre-Conference offerings include:
  • Council for the Advancement of Higher Education Programs (CAHEP) Pre-Conference Forum
  • Council for Ethnic Participation (CEP) Pre-Conference Forum (Note: CEP will also host a Virtual Pre-Conference Colloquium on October 29)
  • Council on International Higher Education (CIHE) Pre-Conference Forum
  • Council on Public Policy in Higher Education (CPPHE) Pre-Conference Forum
• 200+ Research and Scholarly Sessions 
• Two Keynotes (to be announced in early Fall)
• 11 Presidential Sessions (to be announced in early Fall) 
• Barbara Townsend Lecture
• Bobby Wright Dissertation of the Year Presentation
• ASHE Presidential Address by 2025 ASHE President Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher
• Recognition and celebration of ASHE Awards recipients (nominations open in early May)
• A Graduate Student Luncheon connecting current graduate students
• Evening Networking Receptions hosted by Institutions and Organizations
• ASHE Community Meeting and Closing Session
• 16th Annual ASHE Dash (separate registration required; register by October 1 to receive a t-shirt)
• And more! The 2025 Conference Committee is hard at work to make this another meaningful conference experience!

The Virtual Conference Day will take place via Zoom on October 30:

To extend the accessibility of the ASHE 2025 General Conference, we will once again offer a Virtual Conference Day on October 30. The Virtual Conference Day will feature scholarly and research presentations submitted through the Call For Proposals. 

Registration for the Virtual Conference Day is included for all In-Person Conference and Pre-Conference registrants.