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

Navigating Tenure in Times of Change: Lessons from the Mitchell Hamline Merger

October 2, 2024

In our 50th episode, we discuss the story of how the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, born from the merger of two establi... READ MORE


NACU Opens Registration for Fourth Year of Leadership Development Program

September 11, 2024

The New American Colleges and Universities is pleased to announce that registration is open for its Leadership Developme... READ MORE


Western New England University Joins the New American Colleges and Universities Consortium

September 4, 2024

The New American Colleges and Universities (NACU) is proud to announce the addition of Western New England University (W... READ MORE


Featured Events

Featured Events

Optimizing Facilities Operations

October 17, 2024
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM



New Tools for Nudging Student Success

October 28, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM



CFO Learning Community

November 04, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 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.