An Interview with Robert P. George
It’s no secret that viewpoint diversity has long been scarce among faculty and staff at most universities. Yet events on college campuses since October 7, 2023 have exposed for many just how entrenched progressive ideologies have become within higher education, causing an awakening among alumni, families and students. The result could be an opportunity for real reform, allowing universities to return to or reaffirm their role of truth seeking.
Our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom is esteemed scholar Robert P. George. He shares his thoughts on how to elevate free speech on campus and provides insights on the future of higher education.
Topics Discussed on this Episode:
- Robby’s journey from West Virginia bluegrass bands to Princeton
- Whether universities have strayed too far from truth seeking
- The role of donors and alumni in changing campus culture
- The reining in of university DEI departments
- Is college still a wise investment?
- Overcoming the fear of speaking up
- Opportunities for reform in higher education
Robert P. George is the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University and Director of Princeton’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, which he founded in 2000. He holds numerous distinctions and awards, including the U.S. Presidential Citizens Medal and a 2005 Bradley Prize. He also serves on The Bradley Foundation’s Board of Directors.
