Classical Education
Promotes study of ideas, institutions, and practices from Western intellectual tradition that sustain free society.
Educational organization cultivating classical liberal education for college students
About Organization
Cultivates the intellectual tradition of liberty by educating college students in the ideas, institutions, and practices that sustain a free and virtuous society. The organization supports students through campus programming, fellowships, publications, and a network of faculty mentors who advance classical liberal education and civic virtue in American higher education.
Classical Education
Promotes study of ideas, institutions, and practices from Western intellectual tradition that sustain free society.
Student Development
Supports college students through fellowships, campus programming, and faculty mentorship in classical liberal principles.
Civic Virtue
Cultivates understanding of moral and intellectual foundations necessary for maintaining liberty and self-governance.
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Identifies college students interested in studying ideas, institutions, and practices of free society.
Provides campus programming, publications, and resources advancing classical liberal education.
Links students with mentor professors who teach Western intellectual tradition and civic virtue.
Develops communities of students and faculty committed to principles sustaining free and virtuous society.
Services and programs offered by Intercollegiate Studies Institute
Establishes student-led groups that study classical liberal ideas and host speakers on college campuses.
Provides scholarships and mentorship connecting students with faculty who teach Western intellectual tradition.
Connects students with professors who guide intellectual development in liberty and virtue traditions.
Meet the people behind Intercollegiate Studies Institute.
1953
1953
Established to advance classical liberal education and intellectual tradition of liberty on campuses.
1980
1980
Grew mentorship programs connecting students with faculty teaching Western civilization principles.
2010
2010
Expanded campus chapters and mentor relationships across American higher education institutions.
Key moments and events from the organization
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