Larry Summers
A Tale of Two Larrys
But for all of Bacow’s and Summers’s differences and similarities, one element will likely remain as constant for the second Larry as it did for the first: an attentive Faculty eager to push the boundaries of its governing power.
Summers and Former Diplomats Critique Trump’s Trade Policies
A recurring theme at the event was President Donald Trump’s frequently stated interest in renegotiating and leaving international trade agreements.
Faust's Successor Could Begin Duties Months Before Official Transition
Faust's successor could begin calling the shots months before she officially resigns the presidency in June.
Bridge Over the River Charles
Whether or not Harvard’s next president holds an engineering degree, SEAS and its role in Harvard’s future will constitute a central part of their tenure.
John Harvard Goes to Washington
Come June, Faust's successor will need to continue to advocate for American higher education on a national stage.
In Presidential Search, Corporation Likely to Regularly Consult Faculty
If history is any indication, faculty on the committee advising the search for Harvard’s next president will be involved until the very end of the search, while students will play a far more limited role.
Lessons From Barry's Corner
Whether Harvard can successfully transform this quiet corner into the “engaging public realm” it envisions may provide a blueprint for the University’s future across the Charles.
6,700 and Not Counting
As Harvard approaches the opening of a new campus in Allston, some administrators are weighing in on whether Harvard should expand its undergraduate population.
Summers Decries 'Creeping Totalitarianism' at Colleges
Former University President Lawrence H. Summers discussed recent campus discourse and protests about race at colleges across the country during an interview, criticizing “excesses” of political correctness on the part of students and administrators.
Larry Summers Talks Income Inequality at IOP
The former University president recommended policies such as progressive taxation and infrastructure investment in front of a crowded audience.
Summers on Economic Inclusivity
At a Thursday evening forum discussion, former University President Larry Summers shares with Financial Times columnist John Authers his thoughts about inclusivity in modern economic growth.
A Seat at the Table
After two Mass. Hall decisions prompt controversy, some Harvard professors are calling for a centralization of faculty governance.
An Autopsy of General Education
Deemed “failing on a variety of fronts,” Harvard College’s core curriculum was doomed to start.
