
David Wescott
Senior Editor, The Chronicle Review
The Chronicle of Higher Education
David Wescott is a senior editor at The Chronicle Review.
Stories by this Author
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The Review
Will Coronavirus Close Your College for Good?
For 20 percent of institutions, this may be an existential moment, says Robert Zemsky. -
News
From Strikes to Streaking, NYU’s John Sexton Has Seen It All
He talks to The Chronicle about the successes and controversies of his presidency, and why the university is a “sacred space.” -
News
A Wall St. Titan’s Foray Into Philosophy
Bill Miller explains why he gave $75 million to the philosophy department at the Johns Hopkins University. -
The Review
Reframing Racism
It amounts to justification for wrongful actions that protect privilege, argues Ibram X. Kendi. -
The Review
Is This Economist Too Far Ahead of His Time?
Robin Hanson wants to do scholarship differently. Is there a place for him in academe? -
The Chronicle Review
Survival of the Fittest in the English Department
Jonathan Gottschall tried to save literary studies. Instead he ruined his career. -
Nota Bene
Camels, Commerce, and Fiber-Optic Cables
A new book takes on a digital tale of free speech and free trade. -
Nota Bene
Book Gangs of New York
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
Michael Walzer Looks Back on His Decades at ‘Dissent’
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. -
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My Daily Read: Ezekiel J. Emanuel
“I think you should label this column ‘The Luddite Returns.’”