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

The New ROI: Why Equity, Access, and Mobility Define Higher Ed’s Sustainable Future

April 23, 2025

Duwain Pinder, Partner at McKinsey & Company, explores some of the most pressing issues facing higher education toda... READ MORE


Universities on Fire: Today and Into the Future

April 9, 2025

Futurist Bryan Alexander examines the impact of climate change on higher education in his award-winning book, Univers... READ MORE


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


Featured Events

Featured Events

Board of Directors Meeting

June 11, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 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.