A new jewel along the river
Harvard Business School (HBS) officials marked the completion of the campus’ executive education quad with a dedication ceremony Monday afternoon to celebrate the opening of Tata Hall. Dean Nitin Nohria called Tata Hall “a gift that will transform our campus for decades to come,” one that represents “a significant moment in the evolution of our business School.” “Although our School has welcomed international students since its very first class in 1908, Tata Hall represents by far the most significant gift made by an international alum,” he said. “As such, it signifies our institution’s status as a truly global institution.” Nohria noted that although HBS may be best known for its M.B.A. program, the School educates many more people through its various executive education programs. Named in honor of Ratan Tata, a 1975 graduate of the advanced management program at HBS, the $50 million building was funded through gifts from the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust...