"People learn so much through each other around here," she says.
At the beginning of the Capital Campaign, an 18-month planning process outlined likely destinations for the incoming billions.
Now, while the University tallies up campaign earnings, some money is headed for fields that barely existed at the drive's beginning. Distance learning and on-line initiatives are exciting new possibilities--and they are also raising concerns about learning methods.
But Harvard is working hard to maintain Cambridge's drawing power in the academic world. Full coffers and a strong stock market help support new centers, research and faculty.
The University remains the top draw in American academics.
For a conference or a convention, "you're going to be less likely to go to Cornell," Huidekoper says.
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