By Malik Siraj Akbar, Web Editor, The Citizen Continuing our series of interviews with the representatives of different student groups here at the Kennedy School, this week we are publishing an interview with the co-chairs of the Arab Caucus, Khaled Kteily and Fayrouz Saad. Tell us a little about yourselves. What brings you to the […]

By Tommy Tobin The totalitarian regime of North Korea is no laughing matter. Between concentration camps, gulags, and political executions, North Korea is one of the world’s worst offenders when it comes to protecting human rights. This cultural dictatorship is home to the world’s most militarized society, yet could a raunchy American comedy bring it […]

Dean Weaver, what do you do here at HKS? My role here at HKS is quite multi-faceted.  I manage and oversee the Degree Programs and Student Affairs division, which encompasses all of the degree programs, admissions, student diversity and inclusion, the Office of Career Advancement, Student Services, Student Financial Services, and the Registrar’s office.  We […]

Boston is in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.  The Citizen spoke with Steve Poftak, the Executive Director of the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston, to learn more about Boston’s process so far and the situation as it stands. Mr. Poftak is a Boston resident who previously worked for the Commonwealth’s Executive […]

By: SPSC In collaboration with the Dean’s Office, research centers, programs, offices, and other student groups, the Student Public Service Collaborative (SPSC) is organizing the annual Public Service Week from 23rd to 28th February 2015. The theme this year is ‘The Pulse of Public Service.’  With talks, drives, volunteering projects, and networking, you’ll be sure […]

By Mac Faulkner, MC/MPA ‘15 Think back to the first time you picked up a ball. Look down at the ball between your hands, before you attempt to throw it across the room to your mom (but maybe miss and hit a lamp). What inspired you to pick up that ball? For many of us, […]

By Nahal Bahri On February 12th, the Harvard Women’s Law Association (“WLA”) at Harvard Law School held its 9th Annual Conference titled, “Walking on Broken Glass: Redesigning Institutions After the Glass Ceiling.” The WLA Conference is the premier event for women at Harvard Law School, a forum for reflecting on women’s goals in the legal […]

By Patrick Daniel, Contributor  When Maggie Williams, Director of the Institute of Politics, introduced Brandon Stanton to the audience at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum this week, Stanton’s story was celebrated as “an American tale of never giving up,” and his blog as “a quintessence of America’s great city.” Stanton is the author of […]

An interview with Allister Chang, President of KSSG By: Malik Siraj Akbar MC/MPA ‘15 Web Editor Malik Siraj Akbar is conducting interviews with student group leaders to highlight the work of these student activities around campus. Here’s the first of the series, with Kennedy School Student Government (KSSG) President Allister Chang. The series will continue […]

By Katherine Blaisdell, Managing Editor, MPA/MDiv ‘16 In addition to new hand dryers and updated plumbing, the restrooms in Divinity Hall at Harvard Divinity School have experienced a gender change. The single-person restrooms no longer have Women and Men signage, but signs that read, “All Gender Restroom: Anyone can use this restroom, regardless of gender […]

By: Ku Ka Tsai, MPP ’15 Coordinating volunteer opportunities at the Kennedy School is neither thankless nor depressing. Far from it: It constantly teaches me about the importance and ease of kindness. But it has also made me think about passion, and whether it necessarily implies compassion. One corner of the Student Public Service Collaborative’s […]

An interview with Professor Joshua Goodman Finds Significant College Quality Effect Low-income, low-skilled students are at a disadvantage. Harvard Kennedy School Assistant Professor Joshua Goodman is undertaking ground-breaking research that can help education professionals and policymakers help these low-income, underperforming students attend the highest quality colleges and universities available. Professor Goodman and his co-authors from […]