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Students in the Program in Education are enrolled in and receive their degree from the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences even though they may work primarily with faculty at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and at other Harvard Faculties.
The interdisciplinary nature of this program is unique, as you are encouraged to work with multiple Harvard faculty members to study education as a core while also engaging with different disciplines such as economics, psychology, public policy, sociology, or organizational behavior.
Each concentration—culture, institutions, and society; education policy and program evaluation; or human development, learning, and teaching—will equip you with domain knowledge in education, provide training in relevant disciplines, ensure rigorous preparation in a range of research methods, and promote the development of new research and knowledge with a transformative impact on education.
Student research includes a study of policies and practices to increase college student outcomes; an investigation of ethical decision-making by teachers in classrooms at the intersection of philosophy, political theory, and teacher practice; and an exploration of early behavioral and environmental predictors of language skills in infants at high and low risk for autism spectrum disorder.
Graduates have gone on to universities like Vanderbilt, University of Massachusetts Boston, George Mason University, and the University of California, Irvine. Others have secured research positions at Abt Associates, the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research, Rand Corporation, Mathematica, and Netflix.
Additional information on the graduate program is available from the PhD in Education , and requirements for the degree are detailed in Policies .
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Areas of Study
Culture, Institutions, and Society | Education Policy and Program Evaluation | Human Development, Learning and Teaching
Admissions Requirements
Please review the admissions requirements and other information before applying. You can find degree program-specific admissions requirements below.
Academic Background
Successful candidates for admission will have outstanding academic preparation and a deep commitment to the field of education as demonstrated through prior research, work experience, and/or volunteer experience. Prior academic study in education is not required.
Statement of Purpose
In your statement, please describe your area of research interest. What experiences led you to your research ambitions? Why is there a need for further research in this area? How do you anticipate your research fitting in within the larger education sector? Concisely state your past work in your intended field of study and in related fields. Briefly indicate your career objectives. The statement of purpose should be no more than 1,000 words.
Personal Statement
Standardized tests.
GRE General: Optional GRE Subject Test: Optional iBT TOEFL preferred minimum score: 104 IELTS preferred minimum score: 7.5
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Learn to promote success for every learner by fostering principles of equity and excellence.
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Teaching for Cognitive Growth: A CEEL Module
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Questions at the Core: Extending the Question Formulation Technique to Sustain an Inquiry-based Culture in Schools
Strengthen and refine your inquiry aptitude.
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Accelerating the careers of high-potential leaders. Unlock the full potential of your organization by increasing your influence and effectiveness as an emerging executive.
Dec 3, 2024 – Jun 27, 2025
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The program fee covers tuition, program materials, accommodations, and most meals.
Innovative companies know that long-term success requires a pipeline of visionary leaders who can build and maintain a competitive edge. Elevating your career starts with having the know-how and confidence to be part of that change.
The Program for Leadership Development deepens your knowledge of core business operations and broadens your understanding of today's global marketplace. You'll expand your hard and soft skills and refine your leadership style to deliver impactful results.
Key Program Features
Multi-faceted learning and the case method, learning groups, executive coaching, 360-degree learning path assessment, leadership case, personalized guidance by leading experts, distinguished guest speakers, pathway to alumni status.
Bring a global perspective to your business strategies
Build a strong foundation in accounting, finance, and quantitative methods
Use marketing to cultivate growth
Understand the cross-functional challenges and ethical responsibilities of corporate leaders
Learn how to lead organizational change and inspire high-performing teams
Strengthen your day-to-day leadership skills
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Program Format
- 4 weeks on the HBS campus
- 6 months of part-time self-paced learning
The PLD curriculum is tailored to rapidly accelerate the development of emerging business leaders. Delivered via four intensive modules that take place over the course of six months, the compressed format is designed to offer immersive learning while accommodating the demands of your busy schedule.
Module Details
Module 1 | Dec 3, 2024 – Mar 1, 2025 | Part-Time | Virtual, Self-Paced |
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Module 2 | Mar 2 – 14, 2025 | Full-Time | HBS Campus |
Module 3 | Mar 15 – Jun 14, 2025 | Part-Time | Virtual, Self-Paced |
Module 4 | Jun 15 – 27, 2025 | Full-Time | HBS Campus |
Module 1: Part-Time, Virtual (Self-Paced)
Topic: Foundational skill building. Participants should set aside 10–12 hours per week for case preparation and to complete self-directed assignments.
Module 2: Full-Time, HBS Campus
Topic: Developing a cross-functional business approach.
Module 3: Part-Time, Virtual (Self-Paced)
Topic: Strategy formulation and implementation. Participants should set aside 10–12 hours per week for case preparation and to complete self-directed assignments.
Module 4: Full-Time, HBS Campus
Topic: Leading change.
Virtual modules feature work on Harvard Business School Online—a powerful digital platform that captures the dynamism of the HBS classroom, connects you to a global network of peers, and provides exclusive access to a wealth of interactive learning tools.
The two on-campus modules require a total of four weeks away. After completing the four modules, you will have the opportunity to attain HBS Executive Program Alumni status* via PLD Module 5, an optional capstone session.
*You also can attain alumni status by earning 10 PLD Alumni Points through completion of qualifying HBS Executive Education programs. View all qualifying programs .
Who Should Attend
PLD is designed for executives preparing for career growth who want to expand their hard and soft skills and refine their personal leadership style to deliver results for their organization. Ideal candidates include:
Specialists and star contributors who have been identified as outstanding prospects for bigger leadership roles and responsibilities
High potential talent in roles that cover the scope of senior manager, manager, senior director, or director
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All our executive education programs are developed and taught by a team of widely recognized HBS faculty. Many are skilled educators, groundbreaking researchers, and award-winning authors. Through their board memberships, consulting, and field-based research, they address the complex challenges facing business leaders across the globe.
Faculty Chair
Joshua D. Margolis
James Dinan and Elizabeth Miller Professor of Business Administration
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David Edelman
Mattias Fibiger
David Fubini
Susanna Gallani
Antonio Moreno
Monique Burns Thompson
The hbs experience.
This is a blended program that alternates in-person and virtual elements. Immersive modules take place on our storied campus where you’ll live and learn at the heart of Boston’s vibrant business, academic, and technology hubs. Virtual modules provide the opportunity to learn from anywhere in the world to provide flexibility for busy leaders. At HBS, every detail is carefully calibrated to drive your success. Thoughtfully designed virtual learning experiences. Living arrangements and classrooms that spark connection. Unrivalled academic resources. And rejuvenating fitness, dining, and cultural amenities.
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Accommodations
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We admit applicants on a rolling, space-available basis, so you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.
The selective admissions process is based on professional achievement, organizational responsibility, and the admissions criteria for each program as described in Who Should Attend. There are no formal educational requirements for HBS Executive Education programs.
Learn more about the admissions process and requirements.
Program content, dates, schedule, fees, technology platforms, and faculty are subject to change. In accordance with Harvard University policy, Harvard Business School does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.
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The Master’s in Education (Ed.M.) prepares students with the skills needed to change the world through education. HGSE’s Ed.M. centers on three pillars of study: Foundations, which focus on core skills and knowledge; Programs, which focus on specific areas of practice; and Concentrations, which are opportunities to deepen contextual knowledge. Together, these pillars empower students to create transformative learning at every level and in every role. The Human Development and Education (HDE) Program prepares students to understand and support the unique needs and healthy growth of all learners — whether you intend to explore a direct service role, start a nonprofit organization, engage in clinical or counseling work, or pursue doctoral research.
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Summer Study Abroad Programs
Study abroad with harvard faculty around the world.
Expect a true Harvard experience this summer. During a Harvard Summer School Study Abroad program, you will engage your intellectual curiosity with Harvard faculty, build a new network of friends, and expand your understanding of the world.
The programs, from five to eight weeks in length, provide a range of academic experiences and opportunities, from focused foreign language and culture courses to immersive study of location-specific topics in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. We accept applications from enrolled college students at any accredited university.
Our office hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m ET. Interested in learning more about our programs? Please email us at [email protected] .
Our Address: Harvard Summer School Study Abroad Programs 51 Brattle Street Cambridge, MA 02138
Summer 2024 programs are subject to change.
2024 Summer Study Abroad Programs
Migrations and Boundaries: Reconceptualizing Mobility in the Eastern Mediterranean and Beyond
Explore humanity’s evolutionary origins and dynamic future through climate science, ecology, and fossil excavations in Kenya’s Rift Valley.
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Kyoto, Japan
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture and learn about East Asia and the world using Kyoto as a living classroom.
Madrid, Spain
Study Spanish language, history, and culture in Spain’s dynamic, elegant and hip capital city.
Milan, Trento, and Siena, Italy
Spend the summer in Milan, Trento, and Siena, studying and experiencing beauty as an agent innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
Prague, Czech Republic
Immerse yourself in the Czech language and culture in the heart of Europe.
São Paulo, Brazil
An experiential immersion into Brazilian struggles for justice, social change, and innovation.
Scandinavia
Investigate the Viking Age—its legacy, history, and archaeology—throughout Scandinavia.
Seoul, Korea
Learn Korean language and explore the richness of modern Korean culture and history.
Shanghai, China
Encounter China’s metropolis Shanghai with its rich cultural history, and observe first-hand the Chinese economy in an East Asian context.
Taipei, Taiwan
Intensive Chinese language and cultural immersion in one of East Asia’s most dynamic cities
Tbilisi, Georgia
Advance your Russian-language skills while exploring Georgian and Russian culture, history, literature, and film.
Venice, Italy
Explore Venice, Italy, one of Europe’s most important nexuses.
Zagreb and Vis, Croatia
The unique history and geography of Croatia is the ideal location to study the complex nature of borders and boundaries in today’s world.
Benefits of Studying Abroad Over the Summer
Studying abroad gives you an immersive learning experience that will help you become a more informed global citizen in today’s interconnected world, build independence, and gain confidence.
You will be challenged to step out of your comfort zone while immersing yourself in the rich art, history, and culture of locations in Europe, Africa, the Americas, or Asia and expand your viewpoint of the world. You will have the chance to learn your chosen subject within the context of the country you’re studying in.
Participating in a study abroad program also exposes you to new cultures, helping you discover new foods, music, traditions, and local activities that most tourists miss. The connections you make during a study abroad program can become lifelong friendships. Studying abroad can also fast-track your foreign language skills and deepen your understanding of another culture.
How to Apply to Study Abroad This Summer
Applications to study abroad through Harvard Summer School in Summer 2024 open on December 6, 2023. In order to be considered for Harvard Study Abroad, all applications must be received by January 25, 2024.
To apply to a program, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have completed at least one year of college or be a first-year student
- Be in good academic standing
Students enrolled at any accredited university are welcome to apply.
The online application for all study abroad programs include:
- Basic personal information
- A statement of interest
- Your most recent transcript
- Program-specific requirements (if applicable, may include letters of recommendation, references, etc.)
You may apply to no more than two programs. If applying to two programs, you will be asked to rank your two applications in order of preference (first and second choice). Any applications submitted in excess of the maximum of two will be automatically withdrawn.
On December 6, a link to the application for your desired program will be available on the program’s webpage.
Costs for Studying Abroad
The cost of each program varies depending on which program you choose. More information is available on each program’s webpage.
The program fee includes:
- Accommodations
- Scheduled program activities
Out-of-pocket expenses not covered by the program fee:
- International airfare
- Ground transportation
- Meals not include in the program fee
- Personal expenditures, communications, course materials, and miscellaneous
Financial assistance is offered to a limited number of admitted and eligible Harvard College students each year. Students from other institutions should consult their financial aid offices.
FAQs About Studying Abroad
How long are the summer abroad programs at harvard.
The length of a study abroad program varies depending on the location of your program. Harvard Summer School Study Abroad programs range from five to eight weeks in length during the summer, with most starting sometime in June.
Are there scholarships or financial aid for summer study abroad programs?
The Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS) offers funding for a limited number of admitted and eligible Harvard College students . Funding selection is by lottery, and award amounts vary by program and financial aid status.
Students enrolled at other institutions outside Harvard should consult their financial aid offices.
Do I need a visa for a study abroad summer program?
For many — but not all — countries, United States citizens do not require a visa for stays less than 90 days. You are responsible for learning the visa requirements of your destination based on your citizenship and for obtaining your own visa should one be required.
The U.S. Department of State maintains a list of countries with country-specific information, including entry/exit requirements.
What type of health insurance is needed to study abroad?
All Harvard Summer School students must retain valid health insurance covering the entirety of the summer term, and are responsible for familiarizing themselves with their insurance plan policies, including reimbursement protocols for care received overseas.
Are You Ready to Study Abroad this Summer?
Start your journey to academic and personal growth with Harvard Summer School’s Study Abroad program.
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Study Abroad Options
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Time spent studying abroad will prove invaluable for students of Slavic languages. The benefits of a stay in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Prague, Cracow, or another East or Central European city are not strictly limited to increased language proficiency. Direct contact with the people and culture can be one of the most invigorating personal and intellectual experiences of a lifetime.
The number and variety of educational programs in the former Soviet Union and Central and East Europe have expanded dramatically in recent years. In order to receive credit for study abroad, students must participate in an approved program. Basic information about the long-established, high-quality programs is provided below.
Please note that in the aftermath of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, all of these approved programs have moved out of Russia. In some cases, the program as it was approved by the Office of International Education has changed significantly. Most programs have moved to other countries in the former Soviet Union where Russian continues to play a significant role in daily life, such as Kyrzgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Armenia, and Estonia. These countries provide both an excellent environment for Russian immersion and exposure to their own rich cultural traditions. Slavic Department faculty and staff are carefully monitoring the situation with study abroad in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, and are a good first resource for questions. Interested students are also encouraged to reach out to programs directly, as well as Harvard's Office of International Education .
Preparation for Study Abroad
Although the Slavic languages pose many challenges for speakers of English, students who experience a rigorous university program of study can achieve a very high level of fluency and language proficiency by the time of graduation, especially if they participate in a well-timed summer or semester study abroad program. There is a great deal to be learned here in the classroom, however, and students are advised to discuss their future study abroad plans with Steven Clancy, the Director of the Slavic Language Program even as early as their first year of study. If the timing of your study abroad is maximally flexible, it is advised that students complete as much language study here as possible before going abroad. Ideally, students would have three years of college-level study before traveling to a Slavic-speaking country. If this is not feasible, students should at least complete two years of Slavic language study before going abroad in order to maximally benefit from their language study in a Slavic-speaking country.
Further Information and Funding Opportunities
More information about Study Abroad is also available at Harvard's Office of International Education web site. In addition, study abroad advisers at the Office of International Education hold "study abroad drop-in hours" every weekday, between 2pm and 4pm. The Office of International Education is located at 1414 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor.
For information about funding for study abroad, please review the " Summer Funding " page at the Office of Career Services web site. Financial aid is available for most if not all of these programs, and any financial aid you receive from Harvard may be applied toward a semester or academic year program. Consult the Office of International Education (OIE) for details: 496-2722.
In addition, selected Harvard grants can also be used to defray the costs of a study abroad program. For example, female students may apply for either the Isabel L. Briggs Travelling Fellowship or one of the Josephine Murray Travelling Fellowships. For more information on these and other available grants consult the current on-line Harvard College Guide to Grants.
Each year in late October or early November the Department conducts an informal informational meeting for students interested in Summer Language and Study Abroad programs together with representatives of programs in Russia and the Harvard Summer programs in Prague and Tbilisi. Questions concerning all aspects of off-campus study are entertained at this meeting. In addition, strategies for application to these programs are outlined by the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS), the Director of the Language Program, and former participants and leaders.
Study Abroad and Transfer Credits
Students who spend a semester studying abroad should consult with the DUS to determine which courses abroad will count for which concentration credits. In general, most students who receive credit for two half-courses taken while abroad will be exempted from one semester of junior tutorial and one of their departmental electives, at the DUS’s discretion. Except in unusual circumstances, credit for the survey course will not be given for study abroad.
In general full semester concentration credit (i.e. 2 full courses) is granted to students who earn adequate grades during a semester of study in an approved program. Those who successfully complete a summer will receive half-semester concentration credit (i.e. 1 full course).
For other questions regarding credit, please see the Director of Undergraduate Studies. For questions regarding Study Abroad Programs, please see the Director of the Language Program and the Study Abroad Advisor for the Slavic Department.
Please remember that it is absolutely imperative that credit approval be sought at OIE and with the Director of Undergraduate Studies BEFORE participation in any program!
Approved Programs (UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
The major study programs for which Harvard gives credit are listed below. Contact the program directly for up-to-date information about dates, fees, and deadlines. Information on other study and touring programs is also available from the Office of International Education.
- ACTR: (American Council of Teachers of Russian) : Formerly one of the oldest and most established programs of study in Russia, ACTR offers a variety of specialized programs that cater to students' individual interests. ACTR's Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP) combines intensive, immersion-based language instruction with a rich cultural program at sites in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Tbilisi, Georgia, and Yerevan, Armenia. Students can also study Ukrainian or Georgian with ACTR's Eurasian Regional Language Program (ERLP) or Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian with the Balkan Language Initiative (BLI). ACTR offers fall, spring, and summer programs.
- CIEE: (Council on International Educational Exchange) Formerly one of the oldest and most established programs of study conducted in St. Petersburg, Russia, CIEE has offers The Russian Language & European Studies program in Tallinn, Estonia. This programs combines classroom instruction in Russian language with a culturally immersive experience at Tallinn University, where students will learn about Estonian-Russian heritage communties, Baltic history, and more. CIEE offers fall and spring semester programs.
- AUCA-Bard Study Abroad Program: Russian Language Track : After the closure of the Bard Smolny program in St. Petersburg, Russia, Bard Abroad now offers a Russian Language Track through the American University of Central Asia-Bard Study Abroad program in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Students use Russian in the classroom, during homestays, and in day-to-day life while learning about the culture and history of Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia. AUCA-Bard Study Abroad offers fall, spring, and summer programs.
- Middlebury Schools Abroad: Long one of the best-regarded programs of study in Russia, Middlebury Schools Abroad has moved their Russian language program to Astana, Kazakhstan. This programs combines Russian language courses and Middlebury-organized electives at Nazarbayev University with immersion in the vibrant cultural life of Astana. Middlebury offers fall and spring semester programs.
Summer Language Study in the U.S.
Some concentrators opt to supplement their language instruction at Harvard with specialized training during the summer in the United States. Aside from standard summer school courses, some colleges and universities offer immersion programs. Students in these programs are required not only to take intensive courses, but also to speak Russian outside of class: at meals, in the dorms, on campus. Though no additional credit is offered to participants in immersion programs, many students find that the rewards are worth the extra effort and commitment.
Credit for summer school in the U.S. is offered according to the same guidelines as those for study abroad. The student must be enrolled in an approved program and, upon successful completion, will receive half-semester concentration credit (i.e. 1 full course). Again, any student who wishes to receive credit for work completed during the summer must have the approval of OIP and the Director of Undergraduate Studies BEFORE participation in any program .
Some approved immersion programs include:
- Indiana University Summer Workshop in Slavic, East European and Central Asian Languages (SWSEEL)
- Middlebury Russian School
- Bryn Mawr Russian Language Institute
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The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions , according to a group that alleges the practice is discriminatory. The department notified Lawyers for Civil Rights, a nonprofit based in Boston, on Monday that it was investigating the group's claim that alleges the university "discriminates on the basis of race by using donor and legacy preferences in its undergraduate admissions process."
Top colleges' preferential treatment of children of alumni has been facing new scrutiny since the Supreme Court last month struck down the use of affirmative action as a tool to diversify college campuses. The court's conservative majority effectively overturned cases reaching back 45 years, forcing institutions of higher education to seek new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.
An Education Department spokesperson confirmed its Office for Civil Rights has opened an investigation at Harvard and declined further comment.
The complaint was filed July 3 on behalf of Black and Latino community groups in New England. The civil rights group argued that students with legacy ties are up to seven times more likely to be admitted to Harvard and can make up nearly a third of a class, and that about 70% are White. For the Class of 2019, about 28% of the class were legacies with a parent or other relative who went to Harvard.
"Qualified and highly deserving applicants of color are harmed as a result, as admissions slots are given instead to the overwhelmingly white applicants who benefit from Harvard's legacy and donor preferences," the group said in a statement. "Even worse, this preferential treatment has nothing to do with an applicant's merit. Instead, it is an unfair and unearned benefit that is conferred solely based on the family that the applicant is born into."
A spokesperson for Harvard on Tuesday said in a statement to CBS News that the university has been reviewing its admissions policies to ensure compliance with the law following the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action.
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Last week, Wesleyan University in Connecticut announced that it would end its policy of giving preferential treatment in admissions to those whose families have historical ties to the school. Wesleyan President Michael Roth said a student's "legacy status" has played a negligible role in admissions but would now be eliminated entirely.
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The Master's in Education (Ed.M.) prepares students with the skills needed to change the world through education. HGSE's Ed.M. centers on three pillars of study: Foundations, which focus on core skills and knowledge; Programs, which focus on specific areas of practice; and Concentrations, which are opportunities to deepen contextual knowledge.
The programs, from five to eight weeks in length, provide a range of academic experiences and opportunities, from focused foreign language and culture courses to immersive study of location-specific topics in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Our educational programs advance Harvard Medical School's core mission to alleviate human suffering by nurturing a diverse group of leaders and future leaders in both clinical care and biomedical inquiry. These individuals are on the front lines of medicine and science serving individuals and ...
"On students' university citizenship" Interview with Manja Klemenčič, Fellow and Lecturer in Sociology, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University on her keynote "Five theoretical propositions concerning research on students"
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The A.R.T. Institute for Advanced Theater Training at Harvard University was established in 1987 as a training ground for professional theater.
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HINRICH FOUNDATION GUIDE. Selecting Master's Programs in International Business and Trade. The Hinrich Foundation Guide to Master's in International Business and Trade (Hinrich Foundation Guide) is a comprehensive resource to assist students and professionals to identify the right master's program to accelerate their careers in global trade.
Harvard professor discusses admission at elite colleges 04:30. The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions, according to a ...
As current and former Aggie students and staff prepare to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, we thought it would be fun to look back into Aggie history at some of the outstanding Texas A&M University athletes who have competed.. The First Aggie Olympian. Jack Mahan '21 studied animal husbandry at what was then the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (AMC).