Anchoring Higher Education Conference 2026
The Anchoring Higher Ed Conference is a one-day in-person convening that gathers scholars, teachers, students, researchers, and community members to share their work and insights on teaching, learning, and community engagement in the academy.
Time & Location
Apr 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Paul Robeson Campus Center , 350 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102
About the Event
This year's theme, "Rooted in Relationships: Cultivating Learning through Human Connection," will explore how high-impact pedagogical practices, a commitment to social emotional learning and an ethics of care, tech advances and collaborations, and student research breakthroughs have the potential to radically change student outcomes. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Peter Felten, an expert on student engagement and co-author of the books "Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College" and “Connections Are Everything: A College Student's Guide to Relationship-Rich Education.”
Registration open now at https://go.rutgers.edu/ahec2026!