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Our Picks for Harvard’s Next President

A Special Place in Hell

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Racism and Lack of Diversity in Academic Selections

The chapter explores the issue of racism in academia and the selection process for high-level positions, expressing frustration about the lack of diversity and questioning whether the current process perpetuates inequality. Potential candidates for Harvard's next president, including Lizzo, Dylan Mulvaney, and Andrea Long Chu, are discussed, with considerations given to race, size, and disability.

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