More Than Words
By colleen.flaherty••Inside Higher Ed
More Than Words colleen. flaherty Thu, 04/09/2026 - 03:00 AM Presidents give poor marks to higher ed on rebuilding public trust, yet may be overrelying on institutional messaging in their own efforts. Experts help fill in the trust puzzle.
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Public trust in higher education rebounded slightly in the last year but remains at historic lows. And presidents know it: According to Inside Higher Eds 2026 Survey of College and University Preside…