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# Cary Nelson

(1946)   Scholar Of English

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Cary Nelson is a scholar of English.

## Quick Facts About Cary Nelson

Born January 1, 1946

Profession Scholar Of English

## About Cary Nelson

American academic... \| Cary Nelson, is an American professor emeritus of English and Jubilee Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was president of the American Association of University Professors between 2006 and 2012.

##  Quotes by Cary Nelson

> [“The professor argues against measuring effectiveness in the shallow short-term in the "fierce humanities," for teaching that seeks not merely learning, but…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/cary-nelson/the-professor-argues-against-measuring-effectiveness-in-the-shallow/)

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