Public trust in higher education has been declining for years due to concerns over rising college costs, questions about the relevance of college, and the debate over whether higher education still serves the public good.
Fortunately, land-grant institutions — colleges that are founded on missions of service and expanding access to working-class families — are in a strong position to rebuild public trust and demonstrate the benefits higher ed provides to society and individuals alike.
Download The Chronicle’s latest trends snapshot to learn key trends among land-grant universities that are working to reverse public opinion on higher education and create stronger communities.