Harvard Kennedy School powers the future with ideas
We take on big topics—including the challenges of transitioning to clean energy—in the latest HKS Magazine.
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Athol Williams MC/MPA 2013: Degrees of freedom
Engineer, consultant, ethicist, whistleblower, poet, humanist. In his rise from a poor South African township, Williams has always been guided by the idea of freeing his mind, and helping others do the same.
Research Insights: Learn about faculty papers on education, leadership, housing, and more
Research Insights are bite-sized, usable takeaways from HKS faculty working papers, peer-reviewed articles, and other publications.
Jane Gilbert MPA 1994: The heat is on to cool down Miami-Dade County
Gilbert, the world’s first chief heat officer, is helping provide a holistic approach to the urban area’s rising temperatures.
Sustainability by the numbers
HKS is committed to incorporating sustainability throughout its operations and policies, using a strategy grounded in scholarship and community engagement.
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2024 Graduation Address
Nicholas Burns, the ambassador of the United States to the People’s Republic of China, will give the 2024 Graduation Address at Harvard Kennedy School on Wednesday, May 22. After a distinguished career as a senior U.S. diplomat, Nick Burns taught for thirteen years on the Kennedy School faculty until he was sworn in as ambassador to China in 2021.
