Neil L. Rudenstine

Neil L. Rudenstine, former President of Harvard University, shares his profound insights into the contentious relationship between universities and political discourse. He reflects on the evolution of student protests from the 1960s, highlighting how activism transformed educational institutions into platforms for social change. Rudenstine recounts serendipitous moments that shaped his academic journey and discusses the financial and ideological challenges that elite universities face today, revealing the ongoing tensions between education and activism.