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Among the most respected accreditation organizations in the world, ABET has been the global leader in technical program accreditation for more than 75 years. Journalists who need information about ABET or technical program accreditation are encouraged to contact us.

Media Kit

ABET in the News

Clarkson University's Susan Conry Receives IEEE Award for Achievement in Education
Clarkson University News
November 29, 2011 

Role of ABET Accreditation in Professional Licensure & Fire Protection Education
Fire Protection Engineering Magazine
August 2011 

Karan Watson Named President-Elect of ABET
TAMUtimes (Texas A&M University)
April 27, 2011 

Prof named director for accrediting organization
WSU News Center (Washington State University)
February 10, 2011 

Global Economy Requires Global View on Accreditation (PDF)
Licensure Exchange Magazine
February 2011 

Virginia Tech diversity program wins national honors
Virginia Tech University News
January 19, 2011 

ABET Facts

Accredited Programs at HBCUs

Howard University was the first historically black college or university to have ABET-accredited programs. ABET's predecessor, the Engineers' Council for Professional Development, accredited three engineering programs there in 1937.