George Harne: Liberal Education and "The Symphony of Knowing"
ACTA's Jonathan Pidluzny and Nathaniel Urban interview George Harne, Executive Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas...
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Higher Ed Now is a production of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. It is a podcast concerning issues and policy in America's higher education system.
Jonathan Rauch: Unpacking "The Constitution of Knowledge"
The acclaimed author, journalist, and activist Jonathan Rauch sat down with ACTA's Doug Sprei to explore the social and political vectors that led him...
Abraham Unger: A Conservatory Model for Liberal Arts
Professor Abraham Unger has a unique vision for liberal arts education. Long before before spending a decade as Director of Urban Programs at Wagner C...
John Altman: Keys to a Consequential Governing Board
ACTA's Armand Alacbay sits down with John W. Altman -- distinguished entrepreneur, business leader, educator, and veteran trustee at several college u...
Pano Kanelos: "Liberal Education Is Conversation"
Pano Kanelos, the noted educator, Shakesperean scholar, and champion of campus discourse, goes one on one with with ACTA's Michael Poliakoff to refle...
The Pandemic and Campus Substance Use
As campuses reopen, how can college leaders help students who have struggled with alcohol and drug use and mental health issues during the pandemic? I...
Jodi Shaw: Standing Against Regressive Orthodoxy at Smith College
ACTA president Michael Poliakoff sits down with Jodi Shaw, an alumna and former employee of Smith College who took a courageous stand against critical...
Wade Eyerly: Ensuring That Students Get What They Paid For
For most students, a college education is one of the biggest investments they’ll ever make in their lifetime. What if colleges and universities could ...
Margarita Mooney: The Enduring Value of Liberal Arts Education
Margarita Mooney, Associate Professor at Princeton Theological Seminary and founder and executive director of Scala Foundation, explores the value and...
The Transformative Power of Braver Angels College Debates
Since 2018 Braver Angels has teamed with ACTA to launch civil debates for students across the nation. College leaders applaud the program's depolarizi...