University Presidents Say Colleges Have 'Lost Their Mission'
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Two university presidents have stated that American colleges have lost sight of their core purpose. They argue that institutions must now focus on promoting a wider variety of viewpoints on campus.
This call for "viewpoint diversity" is seen as a way to rebuild public trust in higher education. The leaders made these comments in a recent interview with The New York Times.