Association of Benedictine Colleges & Universities Annual Conference
The 2025 ABCU Annual Conference will focus on engaging the Catholic, Benedictine tradition as a tenet for leadership and learning in higher education. Central to the 2025 Benedictine Leadership Formation Institute is preparing faculty and staff at Benedictine schools to engage students in meaningful conversations about difficult topics and to cultivate campus communities rooted in faith, inclusion, and purpose. With an emphasis on embracing respect and solidarity, integrating Benedictine practices into teaching, and fostering mission-driven dialogue and response, the conference seeks to equip educators and leaders to address challenges facing higher education today.