"Look, I am a realist and we can't sugarcoat what has been a period of severe challenge for Harvard and for higher education. Our approach to the situation under President Garber's leadership and as a Corporation has been to ground ourselves in Harvard's values. That has led us to do three things simultaneously, and they aren't mutually exclusive. First, we've articulated and regrounded ourselves in our core research and teaching mission."
"From new research on AI and quantum science to potentially life-saving advances in the study of Alzheimer's, cancer, and gene editing, the research mission continues to demonstrate the power of universities to contribute to the national interest and to making countless lives better. And, of course, we remain focused on helping students grow into citizen-leaders who will make a positive impact in the world."
Penny Pritzker serves as senior fellow of the Harvard Corporation and has been deeply engaged in supporting and advising President Alan Garber during a tumultuous period. Harvard has faced unprecedented adversity that has tested the institution to uphold guiding community principles. Leadership grounded in Harvard's values has pursued three simultaneous actions. The University has reaffirmed its core research and teaching mission, producing advances in AI, quantum science, Alzheimer's, cancer, and gene editing. The University is working humbly to address legitimate campus challenges, including discrimination and bias. The Corporation emphasizes constructive engagement and dialogue while monitoring the University's financial position and institutional resilience.
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