Elite Universities: A History of Power, Paradox, and Populist Rage
The phrase hung in the air, a stark assessment from a president grappling with societal upheaval: “The professors are the enemy.” Richard Nixon’s 1972 remark to Henry Kissinger, revealed decades later, feels particularly resonant today, as American universities face a growing chorus of criticism and questions about their purpose, and accessibility. While the immediate context … Read more