Association for Communication Excellence

09/25/2026

🚀 Applications Now Open!

The ACE Professional Development Grants are accepting applications through October 18th.

These grants empower ACE members to:
- Pursue projects and training that enhance skills and knowledge
- Explore new technologies or concepts
- Solve everyday challenges or collaborate on team projects

The goal? To share your insights and discoveries with the ACE community, helping everyone grow together.

Apply today at https://ace.submittable.com/submit/368635/2026-27-professional-development-grant and take the next step in your professional development:

09/10/2026

Registration for the ACE virtual conference, Level Up 2026, is open now!

Join us for two engaging half-day sessions, where participants will hear from their ACE peers as well external experts to gain practical insights, fresh perspectives, and real-world experience.

Whether you’re a seasoned communicator or just getting started, Level Up 2026 offers the opportunity to sharpen your skills, gain new ideas, and leave inspired.

Take advantage of Early Bird prices by registering now at: https://aceweb.org/event-6769972

09/09/2026

Wondering how to join an ACE Learning Community and subscribe and post to ACE Forums on our website?

We developed a video guide for all members that walks you through the subscription process and demonstrates how to effectively stay in the loop on Learning Community updates, or to post your own new topic to the forum.

Check out the video below for the step-by-step process!

09/03/2026

We are thrilled to be spotlighting this year's JAC Award Winners!

👏Join us in congratulating Jamie Loizzo of University of Florida for winning Reviewer of the Year— your work truly set the standard! 🏆

Keep checking back as we continue sharing more JAC winners!

08/31/2026

ACE 2026-27 President Latasha Everson is excited to share her goals as ACE president for the 2026-27 year and work alongside a dedicated board.

She invites you to bring your creative and positive vibes to Tampa, Florida, in June 2027 as we Ignite, Imagine and Inspire together!

Learn more at https://aceweb.org/ACE-Conference

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

We are thrilled to be spotlighting this year's JAC Award Winners!

First, we are sending out a huge congratulations to the The Ohio State University, Oregon State University, & Texas Tech University team for winning Article of the Year Second Runner Up!

👏Join us in celebrating the talented team behind the article "An Investigation of Oregon and Texas Residents’ Information Seeking and Processing Behaviors During Extreme Weather Events": Cara Lawson, Whitney Stone, & Laura Morgan Fischer— your work truly set the standard! 🏆

Keep checking back as we continue sharing more JAC winners!

08/19/2026

We are sending another huge congratulations to Past ACE President Ricky Telg as the recipient of the ACE Fellow Award, presented at the 2026 Annual Conference, and the recognition of this incredible moment of achievement by the UF/IFAS blog.

Immediate past-president Stacey Stearns spoke with UF/IFAS, relating that “His dedication to ACE and his investment in people has strengthened our organization immeasurably, making ACE a better place for all of us."

Check out the full coverage of Ricky's acceptance of the ACE Fellow Award below and help us celebrate Ricky in the comments!

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2026/08/17/uf-professor-pie-center-director-honored-as-national-leader-in-agricultural-communications/