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Death of American history? Professors warn students, even teachers show ‘shocking ignorance’ of founding docs
Professors at Ole Miss are sounding the alarm over teachers and students’ “shocking […]
In a conversation recorded on Veteran’s Day, Michael Poliakoff explores the expansive influence of the liberal arts tradition with two of its most dedicated proponents, John Hillen and Ryan Pemberton from Hampden-Sydney College — an institution with roots linked to the founding of our nation.
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Three Exceptional Programs Join ACTA’s Hidden Gems Initiative
Washington, DC—The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has designated three new exceptional academic programs as Hidden Gems. ACTA’s Hidden Gems initiative shines a light on honors colleges and major, minor, and certificate programs that provide high-quality interdisciplinary education in the liberal arts. Launched in 2019, it now includes 26 programs spanning from coast […]
ACTA in the NewsCivic Education
On Saving the Humanities
“Will Republicans save the humanities?” So asked Jenna and Ben Storey in their widely read article last year about the rise of civics centers at public universities in red and purple states. For us (two classicists), the future of the humanities is of the utmost importance, and we were especially interested to hear the speakers at the […]
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