David Bromwich
Sterling Professor of English at Yale University and literary critic known for work on Edmund Burke and the intellectual life; author and longtime teacher discussing higher education, grade inflation, and campus culture.
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Apr 28, 2026 • 1h 2min
David Bromwich on Why Americans Have Lost Faith in Universities
David Bromwich, Sterling Professor of English at Yale and noted literary critic, reflects on higher education. He talks about grade inflation and proposals to recalibrate grading. He examines political conformity on campus and its impact on debate. He critiques opaque admissions and suggests clearer, merit-based standards.
