Costs
Pioneering ACTA Analysis Confirms That Higher Education Tuition Is Linked To Spending, With Minimal Effect On Graduation Rates
Washington, DC — Today, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) released […]
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John W. Altman Is Elected Chairman of ACTA’s Board of Directors
Washington, DC—The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) is pleased to announce that Dr. John W. Altman has been elected as the new chairman of ACTA’s Board of Directors. Dr. Altman earned his...
Citizenship
ACTA Recognizes Duke University’s Arete Initiative as an Outstanding Liberal Arts Program
Program Washington, DC – Duke University’s Arete Initiative has been named an Oasis […]
Citizenship
ACTA Recognizes University of Notre Dame’s Center for Citizenship & Constitutional Government as an Outstanding Liberal Arts Program
Washington, DC – The University of Notre Dame’s Center for Citizenship & Constitutional […]
Liberal Arts
ACTA Recognizes Bucknell University’s Program for American Leadership and Citizenship as Oasis of Excellence
Washington, DC – Bucknell University’s Program for American Leadership and Citizenship (BPALC) has been […]
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ACTA Survey: Citizens of Illinois strongly support free speech; do not favor politicizing K-12 education
WASHINGTON, DC – A telephone survey of 800 Illinois residents conducted from February […]
Civic Literacy
ACTA Applauds South Carolina Legislative Effort to Reaffirm the Study of American History and Government
Washington, DC—The South Carolina Senate Education Subcommittee will vote on Wednesday, February 3, […]
General Education
ACTA Announces New Campus Hidden Gem
Washington, DC – In 2019, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) began the Hidden Gems initiative. The Hidden Gems initiative directs the attention of students to exceptional honors programs grounded in the study...
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