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Though widely lauded for her devotion to higher education and public service, the Washington Post has billed Shalala as “one of the most controversial Clinton Cabinet nominees—one who had been branded by critics as being too liberal and politically correct...
...done, and her duties, from all appearances, are designed to harness that talent. Though Harvard describes her charge as “oversee[ing] the work of the President’s office,” it is perhaps best characterized by her sole published quote on assuming the post: “As we move forward, the emphasis increasingly will be on effective execution...
...GPAs, and the appearance of one’s transcript should not be dismissed as an unfortunate consequence of putting competitive students together. Grades matter—a lot—when it comes time to apply for law school, medical school, a fellowship, a job, or virtually any post-graduation endeavor. Choosing particular electives to avoid the risk of too many unnecessary Bs and Cs may not be idealistic, but it can hardly be criticized as unwise. The pass/fail grading option, however, could be better used as insurance to allow students to take appealing classes they would otherwise...
...After turning in my thesis, I cleaned off the stacks of drafts and notes on my desk and found that red piece of paper. I began to check off a few things, paused for a second, and dropped it in the trash. With nine weeks post-thesis and nearly-recovered from my injury—I will be walking as good as new today—I pledged to myself that I would spend as much time as I could seeing old friends, meeting new ones, and treasuring my time with the people I have seen every day. I wouldn?...
...John Leverett becomes Harvard’s seventh president and the first non-clergyman to assume the post...