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Defending Ed President Nicole Neily Gives Remarks at Hearing on the ABA Accreditation Renewal

September 23, 2026 in University Governance & Reform

On September 23, 2026, Defending Ed President Nicole Neily gave remarks at the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) meeting on the American Bar Association (ABA) application for renewal of recognition.

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Nicole Neily Remarks at NACIQI Meeting on ABA_9.23.26_Final Download

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