ISI was founded in 1953 by Frank Chodorov and a young journalist named William F. Buckley, Jr. Since then, ISI’s mission has remained steadfast: to “educate for liberty,” ensuring that college students understand and advance the timeless principles that make America free and prosperous.
For more than sixty years students have turned to ISI for a grounding in the core ideas behind the free market, the American Founding, and Western civilization that are rarely taught in the classroom. Students are the heart and soul of ISI’s mission. To prepare young people for a lifetime of leadership, we connect student members with top professors and leaders in business, politics, and journalism; introduce them to like-minded students from around the country; offer leadership opportunities in on-campus ISI Societies and student-run publications; and provide unique internship and fellowship opportunities.
