The New American Colleges & Universities

NACU is a national consortium of private comprehensive colleges and universities working together to graduate extraordinary professionals for a global workforce and society.

Connect. Collaborate. Champion.

NACU connects campuses to collaborate in the delivery of innovative ideas and to champion the belief that a comprehensive liberal, professional, and civic education is essential to the future of our world.

Latest News

Latest News

NACU Partners with IPClear to Unlock Millions in Revenue for Member Institutions Through Network Modernization

March 27, 2025

Strategic Collaboration Enables Colleges and Universities to Monetize Underutilized IPv4 Assets, Driving Financial Susta... READ MORE


Navigating AI in the Classroom: Teaching Students to Think Critically

March 19, 2025

With AI usage among students on the rise, how can educators ensure they’re fostering critical thinking rather than pas... READ MORE


The Future of Learning: Technology, AI, and the Evolving Workforce

March 5, 2025

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Horowitz, Chancellor of The Community Solution Education System, to explore h... READ MORE


Featured Events

Featured Events

Provosts Learning Community

April 02, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM



ABC Learning Community

April 03, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM



Leadership Development Institute Session 6

April 04, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM



NACU Campuses Have a Distinctive Mission

NACU campuses are private, comprehensive institutions that purposefully integrate liberal arts, professional preparation, and civic engagement. They embrace the legacy of Ernest Boyer who called for higher education and scholarship to be a service to society and who lauded institutions that recognized the importance of teaching. NACU campuses connect their students with their communities to ensure that students can apply classroom knowledge beyond the campus and understand their roles as responsible citizens.

Get Connected with NACU

NACU brings together progressive thinkers and innovative agents of change across higher education to share ideas and create unique opportunities for its campuses. Learn more about joining this network of like-minded educators who have dedicated themselves to similar missions, purposes, and values.