Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this powerful panel discussion from the Heterodox Academy conference, top university presidents from Dartmouth, Wesleyan, University of Denver, and Colgate engage in a candid, provocative conversation about the current threats facing higher education.
Key Topics:

Defending academic freedom against government overreach

Promoting viewpoint diversity on campus

Balancing institutional neutrality and critical dialogue

Addressing challenges to research and educational integrity

Featuring:

Sian Beilock (Dartmouth College)

Michael Roth (Wesleyan University)

Jeremy Hefner (University of Denver)

Brian Casey (Colgate University)

Chapters:

00:00 - John Tomasi's Remark
02:14 - Introduction by Nadine Strossen
05:00 - Dartmouth's Approach
15:30 - Wesleyan's Critique
25:45 - Denver's Dialogue Strategy
35:20 - Colgate's Neutrality Debate
45:10 - Viewpoint Diversity
55:40 - Collective Action
1:05:30 - Audience Q&A
1:20:45 - Final Reflections