Thad Westbrook: Leading Higher Education Reform at the University of South Carolina

Thad Westbrook: Leading Higher Education Reform at the University of South Carolina

October 9, 2025 · 46 min

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Thad Westbrook discusses his role in leading higher education reform at the University of South Carolina.

ACTA's Nick Down interviews Thad Westbrook , chairman of the University of South Carolina 's (USC) Board of Trustees . Mr. Westbrook earned his bachelor's degree in political science from USC and his J.D. from the USC School of Law . A member of the USC Board since 2010, he spearheaded the creation of USC's C enter for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse and has helped lead the movement to break up the higher education accreditation monopoly .

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