The University We Need: Reforming American High... May 2026

"The University We Need: Reforming American Higher Education" by Warren C. Treadgold argues that American universities have abandoned rigorous academic inquiry for administrative bloat and ideological bias. The book advocates for a return to a core curriculum, replacing the tenure system with merit-based contracts, and creating a new, independent national university to restore intellectual diversity and standards. For a detailed overview, you can read more about Warren C. Treadgold's proposals.