On September 19, ACTA sent a letter to Board of Trustees of Sarah Lawrence College in response to a student group’s efforts in cancelling Professor Samuel Abrams, a staunch supporter of the State of...
he American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) commends Cornell University Provost Michael Kotlikoff for his decision to reinvite Ann Coulter (Cornell ’84) to speak at the university on April 16. Ms. Coulter previously...
Carole Hooven, associate in the lab of Steven Pinker and nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute,
Who can cancel whom? What is worth canceling? Can a university strenuously honor free inquiry and ensure an inclusive environment...
Introduction The University of Texas (UT)–Austin is a public Ivy that draws applicants from all corners of the United States and beyond. Its motto is, “Education is the guardian of the state.” But is...
America’s most storied institution of higher learning, Harvard University, has had many legendary lecturers and professors since its founding in 1636. One contemporary who has earned a place in that pantheon is Harvey C....
WASHINGTON, DC—The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has released the results of a survey that examined students’ attitudes toward free expression and viewpoint diversity at The Ohio State University (OSU).
Is it education or indoctrination? A credibility gap concerning such basic professional ethics imperils the reputation of colleges and universities and for public institutions could well affect a state legislature’s funding decisions.
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