The Fund for American Studies (TFAS)

04/08/2026

Roger, what was TFAS like in the 90s?

04/07/2026

Don't miss the TFAS Regional Conference Tour, Developing Courageous Citizens. Join us to hear from TFAS America 250 Visiting Fellow Daniel Hannan, Lord of Kingsclere, alongside other influential voices.

Registration is closing soon. Secure your spot for our Texas stops by tomorrow, April 8:

📍Dallas, TX
📍 Houston, TX
📍 Newport Beach, CA

Find an event near you at TFAS.org/event.

04/06/2026

TFAS Board of Trustee member and alumnus Dan McConchie '93, '95 reflected on the enduring legacy of TFAS at the 2026 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.

His speech served as a powerful reminder of the TFAS mission to develop courageous young leaders who advance the ideas of liberty within their own communities.

04/04/2026

Turning 250 deserves more than cake; it deserves a happy hour!

Join us for Red, White & Sips, an alumni networking happy hour in Washington, D.C., to catch up with fellow alumni, make new connections and enjoy conversations that pick up right where they left off.

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04/03/2026

What an incredible two days in Georgetown! TFAS is grateful to the sponsors who supported our 2026 Annual Conference.

It was inspiring to see such a dedicated group of leaders committed to the American experiment. Thank you for supporting our students and investing in the future of our nation.

04/03/2026

How does the wealth tax contradict the American Dream?

Anne Bradley, TFAS vice president of academic affairs, addresses the “ultimate zombie policy” in an article for the Acton Institute. She explains how to use the economic way of thinking to understand how policies such as wealth taxes affect everyday life.

Pushing the wealthy out of high-tax states will not balance ballooning budgets. It will only force politicians to redefine who’s “rich.”Read More...

04/02/2026

The deadline to apply for TFAS's new Journalism Excellence Fellowship is April 8. Don't miss this unique opportunity to work alongside top writers, reporters and media professionals at The Economist and The Dispatch.

Apply now at TFAS.org/JEF.

04/02/2026

How do we prepare students to exercise freedom responsibly?

By returning to the fundamentals of history, character and citizenship, TFAS is developing the next generation of courageous citizens.

At the 2026 TFAS Annual Conference, Lindsay Craig, David Bobb and Wilfred McClay discussed solutions already reshaping civics education and restoring civic purpose for the next generation.

Hear from David Bobb and Wilfred McClay on the "Developing Courageous Citizens: Revitalizing Civic Education and America’s Founding Principles" events tour at a city near you.

Learn more at TFAS.org/events.

04/01/2026

Roger welcomes Randal Teague, TFAS chairman and author of “Jesus and His Fishermen: The Untold Story,” for a conversation on Jesus’ early ministry.

Through research and travel throughout Israel, he explores how the story of “fishers of men” reveals insights into work, leadership and daily life in the first century.

Available now at TFAS.org/podcasts.

04/01/2026

What holds us together? What do we all have in common?

Hillsdale professor Brad Birzer spoke to TFAS alumni last week, about the legacy of the Declaration of Independence. He emphasized the ideas that bind our nation together, celebrating individual integrity and liberty.

Don’t miss our next alumni event! Visit alumni.TFAS.org.

03/31/2026

TFAS was honored to have Daniel Hannan, Lord of Kingsclere, join us at the 2026 TFAS Annual Conference for an inspiring keynote address.

Lord Hannan contextualized the American achievement within the history of liberty and reminded us of our shared responsibility as stewards of this legacy during his speech, "250 Years of Freedom: What the American Tradition Means to the World.”

Hear more from him on the TFAS Developing Courageous Citizens: Revitalizing Civic Education and America’s Founding Principles events tour at a city near you.

Learn more at TFAS.org/events.

Daniel Hannan, Lord of Kingsclere, TFAS America 250 Visiting Fellow and member of the U.K. House of Lords gives the keynote address at the 2026 TFAS Annual C...

03/31/2026

Spring has officially sprung in D.C.! As the cherry blossoms reached peak bloom, we’re celebrating new spring beginnings that have defined the TFAS experience for decades.