All the Right Moves
The career path of Kery Davis ’79 led from law school to Broadway to HBO Boxing. Now, as athletic director at Howard University, he hopes to inject a dose of Ivy League into “The Mecca.”
Seen & Heard
What Makes Nice People Nice?
Georgetown professor Abigail Marsh ’99 peeks inside the altruistic headquarters of our brains.
The DAM Interview: Lee Coffin
The Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid takes you inside the admissions process.
Western Civilization
Visiting prof Cornel West promised to be “academically promiscuous” in his summer course. He delivered.
Tyrants on the Balcony
In remembrance of his former roommate, an alum recalls their elaborate prank that rocked campus more than 50 years ago.
Subject Matter
In What Are the Arts and Sciences? 27 faculty members explain their disciplines in essays edited by math professor Dan Rockmore. Here are some nuggets from the book, which he calls “a brief tour through our evolved world of ideas.”
