Stathis Gourouris

Stathis Gourouris is a professor of Comparative Literature and Social Studies at Columbia University in New York. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Athens, he has had a distinguished academic career, teaching at institutions like Princeton University before returning to Columbia, where he has been a prominent figure in the academic community. Gourouris has expressed deep concerns about the impact of the Trump administration on the university's global character and academic freedom, highlighting the challenges faced by students and researchers due to restrictive immigration policies. His advocacy for the preservation of democratic values within academic institutions underscores his commitment to the diverse and cosmopolitan nature of education in America.