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In her new book, Poisoned Ivies, Rep. Stefanik examines the ideological transformation of America’s elite universities and the broader consequences for academic freedom, intellectual diversity, and civic culture. Drawing on her experience as a Harvard graduate and as a leading voice in Congress on higher education oversight, Stefanik argues that many of the nation’s most prestigious institutions have strayed from their founding missions. The book explores concerns about viewpoint discrimination, the rise of politicized campus bureaucracies, and the impact of these trends on students, faculty, and public trust in higher education.
Rep. Stefanik has represented New York’s 21st Congressional District since 2015 and is a member of House Republican leadership. She has been a central figure in national debates over campus governance, free speech, and accountability in higher education.
To find out more about Manhattan Institute events, visit: https://manhattan.institute/event/elise-stefanik-book-event-poisoned-ivies
In her new book, Poisoned Ivies, Rep. Stefanik examines the ideological transformation of America’s elite universities and the broader consequences for academic freedom, intellectual diversity, and civic culture. Drawing on her experience as a Harvard graduate and as a leading voice in Congress on higher education oversight, Stefanik argues that many of the nation’s most prestigious institutions have strayed from their founding missions. The book explores concerns about viewpoint discrimination, the rise of politicized campus bureaucracies, and the impact of these trends on students, faculty, and public trust in higher education.
Rep. Stefanik has represented New York’s 21st Congressional District since 2015 and is a member of House Republican leadership. She has been a central figure in national debates over campus governance, free speech, and accountability in higher education.
To find out more about Manhattan Institute events, visit: https://manhattan.institute/event/elise-stefanik-book-event-poisoned-ivies
