EVENT: Restoring Faith in Elite Higher Education: A Conversation with Frederick M. Hess and Michael A. Elliott

In recent years, critics have argued that elite colleges’ language, norms, and assumptions reflect a rigid ideological orthodoxy rather than a commitment to free inquiry and rigorous academic instruction. How accurate or fair are such concerns? Amid plunging public trust in higher education, what will it take to bridge ideological divides and restore confidence in selective colleges? Join AEI’s Frederick M. Hess and Michael A. Elliott, president of Amherst College, as they explore these critical questions and consider how to renew a focus on open dialogue, diverse viewpoints, and academic excellence in higher education.