A Conversation with Professor Cary Nelson

Dec 10, 2024

Cary Nelson, Jubilee Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, is a veteran of academic advocacy and past president of the American Association of University Professors. He shares his journey in defending academic freedom, highlighting the complexities of activism and evolving societal challenges. Nelson discusses the impact of hate speech on academia and the growing anti-Zionist sentiment among faculty. He also explores how social media scrutiny affects hiring practices and the implications of post-tenure reviews, emphasizing the need for critical discourse in universities.