The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is changing its name to the Commission on Colleges and Universities starting in September, alongside a logo change to a torch and shield. The accreditor says the shift better reflects its national role since the U.S. removed regional accreditation boundaries in 2019. The Commission described the new identity as supporting its mission to partner with member institutions as they move from “accountability to impact,” aligning the organization’s branding with its work across institutions. For colleges and universities, the change primarily affects communications and governance-facing documents, but it also serves as a reminder that accreditation institutions are adjusting to evolving federal frameworks and increasingly national oversight. Accreditation timelines and documentation updates may require institutions to refresh how they reference the commission in compliance materials, while operational policies remain with the same accreditor structure.