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...believe that Harvard’s best interests require your resignation,” Harper, now 65, wrote to University President Lawrence H. Summers, after he himself resigned from the Corporation, the University’s highest governing body...
...peers, many creative and curious souls, who opt for careers in finance. Here’s what’s really bothering me: I find myself increasingly frustrated, disappointed, and enraged by the extent to which corporate culture and associated sensibilities seem to have permeated Harvard, from the highest University offices to the quietest freshman dorms. Four years here has brought a lot of positive change for me, but there have been some unwelcome introductions. Before Harvard, I had never received a letter grade in a class. I had no idea what a hedge fund was, what consultants...
Over the past year, Faculty members consolidated their power through two groups—the Faculty Council, FAS’s elected, 18-member highest body, and the Caucus of Chairs, a newer, less formal group. The professors used their increased power to act against Summers, whose leadership style and stances on several issues they disliked, and Dean of the Faculty William C. Kirby, whom they perceived as mishandling FAS affairs...
...record-setting season and was honored several times at Harvard’s awards banquet, sharing the Harold S. Ullen Trophy (seniors who demonstrate leadership and sportsmanship) and the William J. Brooks Trophy (team MVP) and also receiving the Stowell Trophy (most improved senior) and the Wyman Trophy (highest scorer in dual meets). The seven-time All-American swam his best races at the end of the season. At the EISL Championships, Cromwell set records in the 100-yard backstroke, the 200 backstroke, and the 200 medley. His high level of performance earned him a share of the Moriarty Award...
...significant changes to their lineups, as rowers swapped seats and even boats as Butt tried to find the combination that would give the Crimson the best chance to succeed.But despite the tension, the rowers trusted their coach, knowing his reputation for bringing things together when the stakes are highest.“Charley [Butt] was proven by the results at the end,” captain Dan Reid said. “It was tough to do all season, being moved around, but it kept us on our toes, and Charley kept the boat together for the last three...