Reliance College Welcomes John H. Davis to Board of Trustees
Reliance College is proud to announce the appointment of John H. Davis, PhD, to its Board of Trustees. With an exceptional career spanning industry, academia, and nonprofit leadership, Davis brings a wealth of knowledge in engineering, statistics, business management, and Montessori education—making him a valuable addition to the College’s strategic vision. Dr. Davis holds three […]
What does Aristotle have in common with the founders of modern brand marketing?
What does Aristotle have in common with the founders of modern brand marketing? More than you might think. At Reliance College, we champion the liberal arts not as a nostalgic pursuit, but as a toolkit for thriving in the modern world. One of the clearest examples of this comes from a surprising parallel between the […]
Discover the Future of Learning at Reliance Day in Los Angeles
In a world driven by AI, automation, and rapid decentralization, the ability to think independently, adapt quickly, and communicate persuasively is no longer optional—it’s essential. Reliance College invites you to join us for Reliance Day in Los Angeles—a one-day immersive experience designed to equip students, young professionals, and innovators with the intellectual tools they need […]
How a Great Books-based Liberal Arts Education Helped Sell Cereal: Lessons from Ad Legend Malachy Walsh
What does a background in Aristotle, Herodotus, and Thucydides have to do with launching Tony the Tiger or crafting the iconic “The Few, The Proud, The Marines” campaign? According to Malachy Walsh—everything. Malachy, a retired Senior Partner and former Head of Strategy at J. Walter Thompson, one of the world’s most influential advertising agencies, is […]
Unlocking the Entrepreneurial Mind: A Look Back at Dallas Reliance Day
On April 12th, 2025, Reliance College brought our latest one-day immersion event—Reliance Day—to Dallas, Texas, at the Cooper Hotel. This was not your typical college fair or academic workshop. Instead, attendees found themselves immersed in a dynamic learning experience that challenged them to think independently, reason critically, and engage deeply with the kinds of questions […]
Education for a Free Society: A Conversation with Corey DeAngelis and Matthew Nielsen
What happens when you build an education system around the needs of the student instead of the demands of the state? In other words, what does education for a free society look like? That question lies at the heart of Reliance College, founded by Marsha Familaro Enright—an educator and visionary who has spent decades reclaiming […]
Rethinking Education: A Conversation with Michael Klassen of the 5AM Podcast
In a recent appearance on the 5AM Podcast, Reliance College founder Marsha Familaro Enright offered a compelling critique of modern education—and a bold vision for how to fix it. With over 25 years of experience leading a successful Montessori school and nearly two decades running the Great Connections Seminar, Enright is no stranger to reimagining […]
Classical Liberal Ideas in the Americas
Last week I was fortunate enough to attend the Mont Pelerin Society’s meeting in Mexico City where we discussed, in many different formats, the state of Classical Liberalism in the Americas. To be clear, “Classical Liberalism” is different from what most Americans tend to think of as “Liberalism” – because the collectivists took over the […]
Does Philosophy Still Matter? Ray Stata, MIT, and the Case for Great Books in Technical Education
In the 1950s, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology—a school world-renowned for science and engineering—required students to complete a two-year sequence in the history of Western Civilization. Though it wasn’t officially branded a “Great Books” program, that’s effectively what it was: a deep dive into the foundational texts of philosophy, literature, and history. Students read and […]
What is Socratic Discussion? Learning to think First-Hand
In an age of information overload, where opinions often drown out reason, the ability to think critically and independently is more valuable than ever. Socratic discussion, a method rooted in the teachings of Socrates, offers a powerful way to develop these skills. At Reliance College, we embrace this approach through our Great Connections Seminar, where […]
