Making Universities Great Again
A Conversation with Chris Rufo
Event Details
Date
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time
6-7:30 p.m.
Location
Alumni Lounge, Pyle Center
Description
Join us for a moderated discussion with Christopher F. Rufo, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and bestselling author of America’s Cultural Revolution. A prominent voice in debates over DEI, critical race theory, and higher education reform, Rufo will share his perspective on the challenges facing universities today and his vision for reform. The conversation will explore questions of academic freedom, institutional purpose, and the relationship between universities and the public.
Cost
Registration required but free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please call 608-265-4087 (voice only) or email thompsoncenter@wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Today, April 8, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.