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Thanks to the elective system, he avoided courses in philosophy and theory, which might have meant trouble. Throughout his life Roosevelt remained mystified by abstract thought, and Harvard did nothing to lessen that.
Jean Edward Smith • FDR
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Martin Gurri • Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium



Writings in scientific journals fare better; only 25 percent are reportedly never cited.
Derek Bok • Higher Education in America
Even some of the best college instructors are taking their talents to new online platforms—and developing their own brand identities, distinct and independent from their home institution.
Michael D. Smith • Are Universities Going the Way of CDs and Cable TV?
HBP’s figures put the organization within the orbit of luminaries like The Economist while simultaneously positioning peers like Forbes, Fortune, Axios, and others in the rearview mirror. Remarkably, HBP has managed this with a considerably leaner staff, employing just 450.