Part 5/7:
The Risks of Complacency
As Harvard grapples with its current challenges, there are predictions of a potential decline in its reputation and effectiveness. Critics argue that the administration's unwillingness to adapt – from campus policies to admissions practices – may ultimately lead to lasting repercussions. By failing to institute meaningful changes and doubling down on existing practices, the university risks alienating not just current students but also potential future recruits.
It poses the question: what does it mean for an institution that is outspoken about its values yet seemingly resistant to introspective reform?