ACTA in the NewsAthletics
Michigan Regents ‘remain opposed’ to Big Ten joining forces with private equity firm
Ann Arbor – Regent Mark Bernstein said at Thursday’s regularly scheduled University of Michigan […]
Join Dr. Karen Weaver and special guest Armand Alacbay, Chief of Staff and Vice President for Government Relations at the American Council for Trustees and Alumni for a timely exploration of the Big Ten’s headline-making $2.4 billion private equity deal with UC Investments. Learn why top universities like Michigan and USC are hitting pause, how trustee oversight is essential in college sports finance, and what’s really at stake for the future of the Big Ten. Don’t miss this candid discussion on transparency, governance, and tough decisions in higher education leadership.
Trustees and Presidents: A Podcast for University Leaders on College Athletics. Hosted by Karen Weaver, EdD, this podcast features interviews with key leaders, stakeholders, and others shaping the business of college sports and higher education. From Division I to Divisions II and III, senior campus leaders gain insights into the challenges nearly every institution faces in the post-pandemic era.
Ann Arbor – Regent Mark Bernstein said at Thursday’s regularly scheduled University of Michigan […]
Trustees at member institutions across the Big Ten are pushing back on a proposed $2.4 billion private equity deal that some argue has been too rushed, lacking transparency and proper vetting. Now, with trustee criticism mounting, the conference appears to be prolonging talks amid a push to finalize a plan to establish a for-profit arm of the […]
On Friday, November 14, 2025, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) hosted a webinar exclusively for the trustees of the 18 universities in the Big Ten Conference regarding a proposed $2.4 billion private equity deal between the conference and UC Investments. A recording of the webinar is available on ACTA’s YouTube channel. Our […]
Trustees at member institutions across the Big Ten are pushing back on a proposed $2.4 billion private equity deal that some argue has been too rushed, lacking transparency and proper vetting. Now, with trustee criticism mounting, the conference appears to be prolonging talks amid a push to finalize a plan to establish a for-profit arm of the […]
On Friday, November 14, 2025, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) hosted a webinar exclusively for the trustees of the 18 universities in the Big Ten Conference regarding a proposed $2.4 billion private equity deal between the conference and UC Investments. A recording of the webinar is available on ACTA’s YouTube channel. Our […]
A member of the Michigan State Board of Trustees is speaking out about the $2.4 billion investment the Big Ten Conference is considering taking on, even as Michigan and Southern California remain staunch holdouts. Mike Balow, elected to the MSU board in November 2024, said in a statement provided to The Detroit News that the […]
Launched in 1995, we are the only organization that works with alumni, donors, trustees, and education leaders across the United States to support liberal arts education, uphold high academic standards, safeguard the free exchange of ideas on campus, and ensure that the next generation receives an intellectually rich, high-quality college education at an affordable price.
Discover MoreSign up to receive updates on the most pressing issues facing our college campuses.