Although all people of goodwill abhor racial prejudice and bias, the popular practice of deploying “bias response teams” is a step backward, inhibiting the discussions that ultimately move us forward. On December 22, 2020,...
Front Page: A Letter from the President. Although 2020 has been a year of challenge, during this Season of Miracles, we are grateful for the blessings of Providence and for the ongoing safety and...
Front Page: Joshua Katz: ACTA’s Newest Hero of Intellectual Freedom. Last month, ACTA President Michael Poliakoff honored Joshua Katz, Cotsen Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Classics at Princeton University, as our newest...
Front Page: Preserving America’s Legacy, Gordon Wood Receives Merrill Award: As America grapples with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic that has threatened our culture and way of life, it is an important moment...
Front Page: Trustees Learn How to Address Alcohol and Drug Use on Campus: On November 18, 2019, 80 college presidents, trustees, and administrators from across the country gathered in Boston for Everything to Gain: How...
Front Page: What Happens at College Doesn’t Stay at College. 2019 ATHENA Roundtable: The Current Campus and Its Impact on Society. ACTA’s 2019 ATHENA Roundtable was a great success, bringing together a dynamic group...
Front Page: ACTA Testifies in South Dakota on Free Speech Law. In March, the South Dakota Legislature passed a new law that requires its six public universities to promote intellectual diversity and report on...
Front Page: José Cabranes to be Honored with Merrill Award. ACTA is pleased to announce the winner of our 2019 Philip Merrill Award for Outstanding Contributions to Liberal Arts Education, The Honorable José A....
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