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April 5, 2024
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) is pleased to announce the newest addition to its What Will…
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The Boston Globe | April 11, 2024 by Laurie Hilburn
Is college still worth it? At universities today, it’s a nearly $125,000 question — that’s how much
We asked 6,000 New Englanders: Is a college degree still worth the cost?April 5, 2024
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) is pleased to announce the newest addition to its What Will…
March 25, 2024
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) is proud to designate the Honors College at Houston Christian University…
ACTA’s report, “No U.S. History? How College History Departments Leave the United States out of the Major,” found that 18 of the top 25 public universities did not have a wide-ranging American history requirement for students seeking a B.A. in history in the major or core curriculum.
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John Bolton served as the 25th United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 2005 to 2006, and as the 26th United States National Security Advisor from 2018 to 2019 during the Trump Administration.
John Bolton: The Long Decline of Free Expression on CampusApril 9, 2024 by Ava Saunders
GA 44, Governor Abbott’s recent executive order addressing antisemitism in Texas universities raised concerns among free speech…
RealClear Education | March 19, 2024 by Steven McGuire and Leslie Paige
Recent news that firebrand political writer and commentator Ann Coulter has accepted an invitation to speak in April at…
ACTA now provides a blueprint to help higher education regain and live by this core principle. The ACTA Gold Standard for Freedom of Expression™ provides clear guidance for institutions to create a culture of free thought on their campuses.
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On April 8, 2024, Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed Senate Bill 506, legislation that attempted to circumvent the taxpayers of Virginia by allowing higher education governing boards to be beholden to the narrow interests of the institutions they serve.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Vetoes Senate Bill 506March 14, 2024 by John Bolton
Ambassador Bolton served as assistant to the president and national security advisor under President Donald Trump from 2018 to…
March 12, 2024
Front Page: In an interview by Capital Research Center for a piece, ACTA President Michael Poliakoff and Vice President…
Governance for a New Era is a blueprint for higher education governance. Signatories to the statement, a diverse group of 22 distinguished national leaders dedicated to ensuring America’s colleges and universities shed 20th century thinking and successfully meet 21st century challenges.
Download PDFThe Boston Globe | April 11, 2024 by Laurie Hilburn
Is college still worth it? At universities today, it’s a nearly $125,000 question — that’s how much
April 9, 2024 by Ava Saunders
GA 44, Governor Abbott’s recent executive order addressing antisemitism in Texas universities raised concerns among free speech…
April 5, 2024
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) is pleased to announce the newest addition to its What Will They Learn?® rating system: the “A+” grade.
March 25, 2024
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) is proud to designate the Honors College at Houston Christian University as a Hidden Gem.
institutions have been counseled by ACTA on matters of cost effectiveness, financial governance, and institutional spending. See ACTA’s one-of-a-kind higher education financial analysis tool: HowCollegesSpendMoney.com.
institutions representing over three million students, encouraged by ACTA, reaffirmed their commitment to free speech on campus by adopting the Chicago Principles on Freedom of Expression.
institutions have improved their core curriculum requirements based on ACTA’s annual What Will They Learn?® initiative. Visit WhatWillTheyLearn.com
students from 100+ Institutions have engaged in 250+ civil discourse debates through ACTA’s college debates program partnership with Braver Angels and Bridge USA.
news outlets reaching 1.4 billion readers have covered ACTA’s nationwide impact on academic excellence, academic freedom, and accountability in higher education.
million dollars in gifts to higher education have been guided through ACTA’s Fund for Academic Renewal. Visit AcademicRenewal.org.
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