In 2001 Larry Summers was named Harvard President, a job possibly more prestigious and political than his gig as Bill Clinton's Treasury Secretary. After bruising some Harvard egos with his acerbity, he has launched a $2 million student-aid plan that might help soften his image. TIME's John Cloud spoke with Summers about changes at Harvard and other matters beyond the Ivy League halls.
HARVARD JUST ANNOUNCED A CHANGE IN ITS CURRICULUM. WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE CURRENT ONE? We want to emphasize the need for science education and international experience. You know, there was a Congressman who was asked whether he...