MHEC brings together 12 member states to advance innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness in postsecondary education. MHEC’s contracts and programs save colleges, universities, and students in its member states valuable time and millions of dollars annually. MHEC also convenes regional leaders, leveraging their knowledge and expertise to generate collaborative solutions to challenges and opportunities in higher education.
MHEC’s cooperative contracts save its member states millions of dollars each year.
MHEC’s applied research advances student success, workforce readiness, and college accessibility and affordability.
MHEC’s programs respond to challenges that require interstate cooperation.
MHEC convenes regional leaders to address emerging topics in postsecondary education.
MHEC works with higher education system leaders, state policymakers, legislators,
and institutional leaders to strengthen postsecondary education.
MHEC is comprised of 12 member states from the Midwestern region of the U.S.
Colleges and universities benefit in many ways from MHEC's contracts, research, programs, and initiatives.
Through MHEC’s student reciprocity agreements, students and families in the Midwest save millions of dollars annually.
November 19, 2025
Discover how Credential Engine and its partners are using the power of credential transparency and AI…
November 20, 2025
Our monthly Technologies Community Coffee Chat will feature a presentation conducted by Angela Neria, Pittsburg State…
December 2, 2025
The definition of a college education's value is rapidly evolving, leading states to seek better ways…
January 14, 2026
A monthly dialogue space where MHEC’s Technologies Community and guests can connect on evolving challenges and…
Jennifer Armour, Craig Jackson, and Angela Neria were honored for their service and commitment to MHEC over many years.
Flakoll receives the highest award given by the Midwestern Higher Education Compact.
MHEC shares updates on state innovation grants, research on grant aid per student, important program and initiatives news, and much more in the October newsletter.
