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After former IOP Director Jeanne Shaheen stepped down in 2007 to begin her successful campaign for one of New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate seats, the Institute tapped Purcell as her replacement following a year-long search.
And for the past two months, Purcell has spent his days surrounded by over 6,500 Harvard College students in his latest role as director of the Institute of Politics.
IOP Director Bill P. Purcell said that the poll also observed a continued level of high support among American youth for public service.
Purcell also noted that the survey showed potential for young people to take a more active role in politics, and said that the IOP would be sure to reach out to Harvard students in future years.
“For us, like the next president, the most important thing is that we act upon this interest and make sure that there are opportunities and avenues for this excitement and involvement to be meaningful,” Purcell said.