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Episode 164 -The University Unfettered with Ian McNeely

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Episode 164 -The University Unfettered with Ian McNeely

Office Hours with John Gardner

Ian McNeely, author of “The University Unfettered,” explores the new realities of higher education. He discusses innovations in history education and questions how higher education can demonstrate its value, providing guidance and examples from his book.

Ian F. McNeely is professor of history and senior associate dean for undergraduate education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A specialist in German history and the history of knowledge, he is the author of three books, including The University Unfettered: Public Higher Education in an Age of Disruption (2025).