Word: rhodeses
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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For the first time in years more Harvard seniors have applied for Rhodes scholarships than for Marshalls.
Applications for the Rhodes scholarships rose from 88 in 1967 to 96 this year, while Marshall applications fell from 99 to 83. Over the past three years Rhodes applications have steadily increased while Marshall applications have consistently fallen off.
Eugene Kinasewich, assistant dean of the College, expressed dismay at the decline in Marshall applications. He noted that this year's group was stronger academically and more active politically and socially than in previous years. "We have better Marshall material than Rhodes," Kinasewich said, "and I think we have the...
Kinasewich offered three suggestions to account for the shift to Rhodes Scholarships.
After he graduated from Harvard, Brinton won a Rhodes Scholarship and attended Oxford University, from which he graduated with a Ph.D. in History in 1923. Brinton then returned to Harvard to become an instructor and tutor in History. He was appointed Associate Professor in 1932. Ten years later he received...