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David Wescott

Senior Editor, The Chronicle Review

What I Do

I commission and edit essays and articles on all facets of academic culture, intellectual life, and the state of the academy for The Chronicle’s ideas and opinion section, The Review.

My Background

I joined The Chronicle in 2012. Before that, I taught English in South Korea on a Fulbright grant. I have a bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and a master’s degree from the University of Cambridge.

Connect

Email: david.wescott@chronicle.com
Twitter: @david_wescott

Recent Stories

The Review | Conversation
By Len Gutkin, David Wescott January 16, 2025
Steven Brint talks Trumpian dystopia, the administrator-activist alliance, and the role of higher ed’s political center.
The Review
By David Wescott March 25, 2020
For 20 percent of institutions, this may be an existential moment, says Robert Zemsky.
News
By David Wescott March 10, 2019
He talks to The Chronicle about the successes and controversies of his presidency, and why the university is a “sacred space.”
News
By David Wescott March 18, 2018
Bill Miller explains why he gave $75 million to the philosophy department at the Johns Hopkins University.
The Review
By David Wescott December 2, 2016
It amounts to justification for wrongful actions that protect privilege, argues Ibram X. Kendi.
The Review
By David Wescott October 16, 2016
Robin Hanson wants to do scholarship differently. Is there a place for him in academe?
The Chronicle Review
By David Wescott May 1, 2015
Jonathan Gottschall tried to save literary studies. Instead he ruined his career.
Nota Bene
By David Wescott August 12, 2013
A new book takes on a digital tale of free speech and free trade.
Nota Bene
By David Wescott June 17, 2013
In the chaotic world of 1930s New York, a modern-day scholar finds the story of a conniving book thief and the shrewd library investigator who sought to stop him.
PageView
By David Wescott May 30, 2013
Concerned with financial strains in both publishing and academe, the political theorist hopes that a younger group of freelance intellectuals will pick up the mantle.