Professor Taylor's Two Ditches Substack

Professor Taylor's Two Ditches Substack

About the Substack

Duke Professor in his 29th year writing about higher education reform, academic freedom and the hidden incentives in the academy. Writing a book on reinvigorating freedom of speech and academic freedom on campus.

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• Copy of book Confronting Racism at Duke University (April, 2025) for no extra charge
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About Don Taylor

Professor of Public Policy at Duke. Current book project: Renewing the Marketplace of Ideas on Campus. Substack focuses on Higher Ed policy: Academic freedom/speech, Cost, Sports & explaining the financial model of R1s.