Word: legacyism
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The abbot and Yan Ming embody the complex struggle under way for control of the legacy of a Chinese cultural landmark almost as celebrated as the Forbidden City or the Great Wall. It's a clash that pits monk against monk, disciple against master and, at least in one case...
A real sense of Harvard identity was created on Saturday. But this legacy should not be left in New Haven, of all places. The people who joyously celebrated the victory of Harvard’s football team should also rally behind the many other successful varsity teams in sports as...
But Pusey’s lasting legacy was his commitment to meritocracy in admissions and faculty appointments, Brandeis University historian and Harvard expert Morton Keller says.
The student protests of the 1960s and the University Hall takeover were the most sensational moments of Pusey’s presidency, and they were also the most unfortunate. But these incidents are not Pusey’s legacy.
Pusey presided for nearly two decades over Harvard. He had many successes, and was confronted with more than his share of turbulent episodes. But his legacy is secure as one of academic freedom and dedicated service, and for that, we commend him, thank him and remember him.