What makes for a great college education? It is a question that goes beyond prestige or price. It is about what truly equips students for lives of purpose and impact. Last week, the Manhattan Institute launched a new college rankings system in its City Journal magazine that marks a fresh approach to evaluating higher education in the United States. By refocusing attention on what really matters, student outcomes, academic rigor, and value, this holistic model has the potential to inspire last...| American Council of Trustees and Alumni
President Donald Trump’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” has had the industry buzzing. Detractors call it a “Faustian bargain” and a partisan “loyalty oath,” while supporters hold it up as a “reasonable” and “much-needed” reform. As debate rages, pressure has begun to build, as some state lawmakers have urged their public colleges and universities to sign or reject the administration’s proposal. The post ACTA Publica: Conflicts in the Compact appe...| American Council of Trustees and Alumni
2024 marked the 25th anniversary of the Sainsbury Institute and as part of the celebrations, an exhibition was held at| Nara to Norwich
While general knowledge remains poor, ACTA’s arts and sciences survey shows that students have a strong appetite for learning.| American Council of Trustees and Alumni
Image Credit: CE Energy News As the United States seeks to strengthen its global leadership in energy innovation, small modular reactors (SMRs) emerge as a powerful tool of diplomatic engagement in…| Georgetown Security Studies Review