Word: chopra
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Acknowledging that the day on which he spoke—Friday, Feb. 13—is traditionally associated with bad luck, Chopra stressed how fortunate students were to attend the nation’s premier college but at the same time cautioned that “market value” should not be the priority of the College’s administration...
Citing the recent completion of his tenure as an “official critic of Harvard College,” Chopra said he believes Harvard has gone too far in protecting its image over doing what is right, citing the “market value” of a Harvard diploma...
...much should we let the marketplace dictate our decisions?” Chopra asked an audience of around 60 people in Appleton Chapel, referring to the University’s response to such events as the Progressive Student Labor Movement 2001 sit-in and the allegations of grade inflation...
...Chopra said he believes that although the influx of these “professionals” could aid in helping the outside world understand Harvard, they may result in the University prioritizing “the market value of the Harvard diploma” over student needs...
...also pointed to the seemingly competing claims of Harvard’s astronomical endowment, but “grave financial difficulties.” Chopra said he believes that “too often” negatives such as these are wrapped “as a beautiful package” to students...