The Crisis in Higher Education: Can Universities Be Saved?

The state of higher education in America is at a crossroads. In this compelling panel discussion from ISI’s 2024 American Politics and Government Summit, Jennifer Frey (University of Tulsa), Mark Bauerlein (First Things, Emory University), and Pete Peterson (Pepperdine University) explore the challenges and opportunities facing academia today.

From the decline of the liberal arts to the rise of ideological conformity, the panelists examine how universities have shifted in recent years—and what can be done to restore intellectual diversity and true education. Are students still learning how to think critically? Can higher education be saved from bureaucratic overreach and activist agendas?