The year ahead for Rakesh Khurana
Entering his third year as Danoff Dean of Harvard College, Rakesh Khurana recently outlined his vision for the coming months in a question-and-answer exchange, addressing the implementation of Harvard’s single-gender social organization policy and ongoing efforts to strengthen inclusion across campus, along with investments in inclusive social spaces. Khurana, who is also Marvin Bower Professor of Leadership Development at Harvard Business School, professor of sociology in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and faculty dean of Cabot House along with his wife, Stephanie, also discussed how his varied Harvard roles, and even his early rejection from the College, helped prepare him to lead Harvard’s undergraduate program. GAZETTE: Has the role of dean lived up to your expectations? What has most surprised you about the position? KHURANA: The job has exceeded my expectations. I feel so privileged every day to be part of this institution alongside the most amazing students, faculty, and staff...