Tentative Schedule
The final schedule will be available in early August 2025.
Virtual Conference Day via Zoom
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.
Sessions during the Virtual Conference Day will be selected by the Program Committee through the Call For Proposals.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Register for the Virtual Conference Day Only
| Tentative Time | Event |
| 9:00am - 9:45am | Session 1 |
| 10:00am-11:15am | Session 2 |
| 12:00pm-1:15pm | Session 3 |
| 2:00pm-3:15pm | Session 4 |
| 4:00pm-5:15pm | Session 5 |
*The final schedule will be available in early August 2025.
Pre-Conferences in Denver, Colorado
ASHE's four Councils offer pre-conferences with focused, in-depth opportunities prior to the Annual Conference. Sessions during each Pre-Conference Day will be selected by Pre-Conference Chairs through the Call For Proposals as well as sessions curated by Council leadership.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
| Tentative Time | Event |
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6:00am-10:00pm |
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7:00am-8:00pm |
Conference Check In & Help Desk |
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8:00am - 6:00pm |
Council for the Advancement of Higher Education Programs (CAHEP) Pre-Conference |
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8:30am - 6:45pm |
Council for Ethnic Participation (CEP) Pre-Conference Note: The CEP Pre-Conference for 2025 includes both this in-person Forum and the Virtual Colloquium on October 29. Please see the CEP Pre-Con website for additional information. |
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8:00am - 6:30pm |
Council on International Higher Education (CIHE) Pre-Conference |
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8:30am - 6:45pm |
Council on Public Policy in Higher Education (CPPHE) Pre-Conference |
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7:30pm-9:00pm |
Joint Pre-Conference Reception (Open to all Pre-Conference registrants) |
*The final schedule will be available in early August 2025.
50th Annual General Conference in Denver
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.
Stay tuned for more updates on:
- Events engaging with the local Denver Community
- Additional wellness sessions
- Childcare
- Conference Ombuds
- Newly Tenured & Promoted Reception
- And more! The 2025 Conference Committee is hard at work to celebrate our golden anniversary conference!
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025
| Time | Event |
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6:00am-10:00pm |
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7:00am-5:00pm |
Conference Check In & Help Desk |
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8:00am-4:00pm |
Exhibitor Tables Open |
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8:30am-9:30am |
Welcome Breakfast & Kick-Off |
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9:45am-11:00am |
Breakout Session #1 |
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10:00am-11:30am |
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11:00am-12:15pm |
Lunch Break on your own |
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12:15pm-1:30pm: |
Breakout Session #2 |
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1:50pm-3:05pm |
Breakout Session #3 |
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2:00pm-5:00pm |
Research Workshop: Engaging in Culturally-Responsive International Research |
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3:25pm-4:40pm |
Breakout Session #4 |
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4:40pm-6:30pm |
Dinner Break on your own |
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6:30pm - 7:30pm |
Plenary Session |
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7:30pm-9:00pm |
ASHE 50th Anniversary Golden Celebration |
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8:00pm-10:00pm |
Institutional/Organizational Receptions |
Friday, November 14, 2025
| Time | Event |
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6:00am-10:00pm |
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7:00am-5:00pm |
Conference Check In & Help Desk |
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8:00am-4:00pm |
Exhibitor Tables Open |
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8:45am-9:45am |
Poster Session & Morning Coffee Break |
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8:45am-10:00am |
Breakout Session #5 |
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10:20am-11:20am |
Presidential Address |
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11:20am-12:35pm |
Lunch Break on your own |
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12:35pm-1:50pm |
Breakout Session #6 |
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2:00pm-5:00pm |
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2:10pm-3:25pm |
Breakout Session #7 |
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3:45pm-5:00pm |
Breakout Session #8 |
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5:00pm-7:00pm |
Awards Ceremony |
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7:00pm-10:00pm |
Institutional/Organizational Receptions |
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9:30pm-11:00pm |
ASHE After Dark |
Saturday, November 15, 2025
| Time | Event |
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6:00am-3:00pm |
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7:00am-8:00am |
ASHE Dash (5K Walk/Run) *Registration required; register by Oct 1 to receive a t-shirt. |
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8:00am-3:00pm |
Conference Check In & Help Desk |
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8:30am-10:00am |
ASHE & Scholars Strategy Network: Policy Brief Writing Workshop |
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8:30am-9:00am |
Morning Coffee Break |
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8:00am-12:000pm |
Exhibitor Tables Open |
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9:00am-10:00am |
Plenary Session |
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10:15am-11:30am |
Breakout Session #9 |
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11:30am-12:30pm |
Lunch Break on your own |
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12:30pm-1:45pm |
Breakout Session #10 |
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2:00pm-3:15pm |
Breakout Session #11 |
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3:30pm-5:00pm |
Community Meeting & Closing Reception |