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...book “Excellence Without a Soul: How a Great University Forgot Education,” a reflection on the purpose of college education and Harvard’s struggle to define that purpose. When asked about his educational philosophy, Lewis cited former Harvard President James B. Conant ’14, who said that “education is what is left after all that is learnt is forgotten.” —Staff writer Carolyn F. Gaebler can be reached at cgaebler@fas.harvard.edu...
...Harvard presidency has attracted chemists in the past—most recently, James B. Conant ’13, who taught organic chemistry at the University before becoming the school’s chief...
...committee’s renewed look at top scientists comes as the University seeks to revitalize its science offerings with an expansion into Allston and the creation of interdisciplinary science initiatives. The last scientist to serve as president was James Bryant Conant ’14, a chemist who led Harvard from...
...committee's renewed look at top scientists comes as the University seeks to revitalize its science offerings with an expansion into Allston and the creation of interdisciplinary science initiatives. The last scientist to serve as president was James Bryant Conant ’14, a chemist who led Harvard from...
When then-University President James B. Conant ’14 stepped down in 1953, the Harvard Corporation passed over Provost Paul Buck in favor of Nathan M. Pusey...