From Chile to Brazil
In late March, Harvard President Drew Faust traveled to Chile and Brazil to highlight the University’s engagement with Latin America. In Brazil, she reconnected with alumni, and exchanged ideas with the leaders of local universities. She met with Brazilian students who have studied alongside Harvard students or with Harvard faculty in Brazil. While in Chile, Faust met with government and academic leaders to get a firsthand look at the tangible benefits of Harvard research. She visited early childhood education programs in public schools and participated in a symposium organized by Harvard faculty, government leaders, and the heads of nongovernmental organizations involved in Chile’s earthquake reconstruction efforts. “I feel fortunate to be here today to help introduce the next stage of what had already been a strong and mutually beneficial partnership between Harvard and Chile,” Faust said. “I share the hope that by working in close concert, we can better understand the public...