Ave Maria University President Jim Towey – shown with his friend and former boss President Bush in November 2011 – is now friend and neighbor to all in town. In a recent editorial for the Naples daily News he highlighted just some of the reasons why AMU is both an excellent choice for students, and well-positioned to whether the ongoing cost-related educational storm. Those visiting the school’s website will notice the prominent tagline “Excellence, Affordability & Catholic Values”.  In an era when rising costs make a private college education seem out of reach for many, it makes sense to highlight that AMU is a great value – and that she offers something priceless.