Can a University Help Its Hometown Without Hurting Itself?

Nancy Cantor, president of Syracuse University, speaks of the institution as a “public good,” not an ivory tower. But some professors believe she’s making a big mistake by doing so. Robin Wilson, a Chronicle reporter, explains why civic revitalization has become a contentious issue on campus.

Read Robin’s story: As Chancellor Focuses on the ‘Public Good,’ Syracuse’s Reputation Slides
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