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...those of us who earn our bread at Harvard—in other words, those of us who are in a position to distinguish between the reality of this complex situation and the knee-jerk hysteria that surrounds it—it is hard to interpret the post-resignation public defenses of Summers as anything but angry, reactionary pessimism. Indeed, we should remember that “political correctness” was a concept invented by conservatives to malign progressive attempts to democratize and diversify the academy and to make higher education more hospitable to a broader range of people...
...years, the time is often ripe for collegiate women’s hockey teams to fill their seasons with firsts.Harvard, which had three players take the season off to compete in the Games, usually finds itself in the middle of the fray.On Saturday night, the Crimson prevented Clarkson from earning its first home ECAC playoff game in program history, beating the Golden Knights, 3-2, on an improbable last-second goal by senior Jennifer Raimondi. That put the two teams in a three-way tie for third place in the conference. Due to tiebreakers, Brown earns the third seed, with...
...different affair. Leaders must rely primarily on their abilities to inspire and persuade faculty, students, and staff; if they attempt to proceed too quickly or in a fashion that disrespects others, they are likely to encounter increasingly stiff opposition. Strong leaders “listen charismatically” and earn the respect and even admiration of their constituencies. In my studies of leadership of what I term “voluntary organizations,” I have been impressed by those individuals who can convey a powerful positive narrative about their organization and who can indicate how members of that...
Aiming to make a Harvard education more affordable, Summers eliminated the required family financial contribution for undergraduates whose families earn less than...
...always preceded by harsh, tyrannous treatment of the people. While maintaining stability, the generals should return freedom to the Burmese and build up the country, which is a shambles. By working toward a good economy and a better life, Burma's military would better serve the people and earn their admiration. Lai Wee Leong Singapore...