Commentary

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Alumni Praise Harvard’s Response to Government Demands

Responses to the University’s rejection of federal proposals for intrusive regulation of academic affairs

Alan M. Garber in a room in Massachusetts Hall with a red banner "The View from Mass Hall"

Increasing Access

President Alan M. Garber on enhancing financial aid and extending education beyond Harvard’s campus

by Alan M. Garber

President Lawrence S. Bacow

Farewell

Taking his leave, President Bacow concludes that truly, “At Harvard, wonders never cease.”  

by Lawrence S. Bacow