Universities Must Resist The Pressures Of Politicization
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The protests roiling American universities have been cast as the most recent skirmish in the fight over free speech on campus. In fact, they are something more. They are the latest and most dramatic example of the politicization of our colleges and universities by actors across the political spectrum. If we want to understand the dangers inherent in this development, history offers an example.
Originally published: April 26, 2024
Author: Daniel Diermeier
Position: Chancellor
Institution: Vanderbilt University
Published by: Forbes