The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) announced it will begin operating under a new public-facing name—The Commission on Colleges and Universities—starting September 1. The legal and federal recognition name will remain unchanged, but the commission said the branding better reflects its national and international reach as accreditation evolves beyond traditional regional boundaries. The change arrives as colleges and universities continue adapting to evolving federal oversight and broader accreditation reform discussions. While the update is primarily a naming and public-facing shift, it may affect how stakeholders understand the organization’s scope and governance presence. Institutions and staff involved in accreditation communications should review how the new name is used across compliance materials and public-facing documentation after the effective date.