Stewardship of place refers to the public engagement activities and approaches colleges and universities enact to enhance the regions and communities they serve. A group of colleges and universities known as regional comprehensive universities (RCUs) has been uniquely committed to stewardship of place throughout their histories. As state-supported institutions, RCUs pursue a mission characterized by fostering postsecondary access, student-centeredness, and regional well-being (Orphan, 2018). There are 517 RCUs in the United States, educating roughly 5 million students, or nearly 57% of baccalaureate-seeking students nationwide. RCUs educate the "new majority" of college students--those who are low-income, the first in their family to attend college, working adults, and/or students of color. Because of their commitment to regional stewardship, RCUs have been described as "anchor institutions" in their communities (Orphan & McClure, 2022). All states but one (Wyoming) have an RCU, providing residents with an affordable, high-quality postsecondary educational opportunity that is aligned with regional workforce needs. This policy brief describes four public policy priorities that align with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities' (AASCU) 2023 Public Policy Agenda and will help RCUs reinvigorate and sustain stewardship of place for the benefits of students, families, communities, and the nation.