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Robert Weissberg

Robert Weissberg was born in New York City and graduated from Teaneck High School in Teaneck, New Jersey. He received his bachelor’s degree from Bard College and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Since 1969 he has taught political science at Cornell University and the University of Illinois-Urbana and is currently an adjunct professor of politics (at the graduate level) at New York University. He is the author of eleven books, including his most recent, Bad Students, Not Bad Schools. His professional articles have appeared in the major political science journals plus more general publications such as Society, the Weekly Standard and the American Thinker website. For more information, see his website, badstudentsnotbadschools.com.

Articles by Robert Weissberg


How the Best of Intentions Created Today’s Academic Disasters

Jul 15, 2022 · Robert Weissberg · Comments Off on How the Best of Intentions Created Today’s Academic Disasters

Today’s assault on intellectual excellence in the academy will eventually end. Hopefully, an investigation will then commence on its causes, and all the usual suspects will be rounded up. This … Continue reading “How the Best of Intentions Created Today’s Academic Disasters”


Bending the Knee for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

May 11, 2022 · Robert Weissberg · Comments Off on Bending the Knee for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

Since the early 1960s, universities have sought to achieve racial equality. Initiatives have ranged from offering extra tutoring for struggling minority students to making them more comfortable on campus by … Continue reading “Bending the Knee for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity”


Another take on Salaita: not an abridgment of academic freedom, but a failure to uphold academic standards

Sep 1, 2014 · Robert Weissberg · Comments Off on Another take on Salaita: not an abridgment of academic freedom, but a failure to uphold academic standards

Another take on Salaita: not an abridgment of academic freedom, but a failure to uphold academic standards


A Tower of Babel, Not a Marketplace of Ideas

Mar 28, 2014 · Robert Weissberg · Comments Off on A Tower of Babel, Not a Marketplace of Ideas

The proliferation of identity politics on our campuses is destroying intellectual vitality.


The Limits on “Telling It Like It Is”

Aug 18, 2013 · Robert Weissberg · Comments Off on The Limits on “Telling It Like It Is”

It’s almost impossible for professors to teach objectively these days.


How to Avoid an Inquisition

Feb 28, 2013 · Robert Weissberg · Comments Off on How to Avoid an Inquisition

Emory University’s president has blundered into censure over a remark that shouldn’t offend anyone.


Don’t Just Complain about Bad Professors

Jan 27, 2013 · Robert Weissberg · Comments Off on Don’t Just Complain about Bad Professors

Students can encourage good teaching and discourage bad teaching through operant conditioning.


The Graduation Rate Myth

Jan 3, 2013 · Robert Weissberg · Comments Off on The Graduation Rate Myth

Higher graduation rates won’t help the economy because college reinforces bad work habits.


A Solution to Soaring College Costs

Nov 30, 2012 · Robert Weissberg · Comments Off on A Solution to Soaring College Costs

College education wouldn’t cost so much if students could “unbundle” and buy just what they want.


An Unwise Way to Protect Freedom of Association

Feb 24, 2012 · Robert Weissberg · Comments Off on An Unwise Way to Protect Freedom of Association

Don’t use litigation; get off the campus.

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