Louis E. Newman Louis E. Newman is the former dean of academic advising and associate vice provost for undergraduate education at Stanford University. He is also the John M. and Elizabeth W. Musser Professor of Religious Studies, emeritus, at Carleton College in Minnesota and the author of the book “Thinking Critically in College: The Essential Handbook for Student Success.” Recent Stories Mar 30, 2023 Critical thinking: embedded in Judaism, needed in society