Andrew Pessin is Professor of Philosophy at Connecticut College and Campus Bureau Editor for
The Algemeiner. Author of many academic articles and books as well as works of philosophy for
a general audience, his recent books include Anti-Zionism on Campus: The University, Free
Speech, and BDS; Poisoning the Wells: Antisemitism in America; and a forthcoming monograph,
Setting the Record Straight: Refuting the Campus Lies About Israel. His articles address many
aspects of the campus environment for Jews and for Israel supporters, including the question of
whether anti-Zionism is antisemitism (the short answer is yes). He has also published four
novels, including Nevergreen (2021), an academic satire about campus cancel culture and its
deleterious effects on the Jews which, unfortunately, proved prophetic when campuses exploded
against Israel and the Jews after the October 7 massacre. His most recent novel, Bright College
Years (2024), is about how colleges used to be before they all went crazy. He enjoyed some
moments of fame portraying “The Genius” on the former Late Show with David Letterman.
For more information about him and his work, visit AndrewPessin.com.