CPL joins people across the country and around the world in mourning the passing of center founder David R. Gergen, a truly exceptional public leader, friend, and mentor. Read CPL Director Anthony Foxx’s tribute to David Gergen: bit.ly/46bokI9

This summer, CPL Gergen Fellows are fanning out across the globe to learn public leadership on the job, in support of a wide range of policy issues from local leadership on international climate challenges to improving access to higher education. Read more: www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/...

We are pleased to announce @chefjoseandres.bsky.social as this year’s recipient of the Gleitsman International Activist Award, for his leadership of @wck.org to feed and affirm the dignity of victims of climate disasters, conflict, and humanitarian crises. www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/...

Reminder: CPL students are hosting a discussion on "Advancing Indigenous Rights" over lunch tomorrow, 2/27, from 12-1PM. Open to all HUID holders. RSVP required: hksexeced.tfaforms.net/f/registrati...

Take a look at this great article from @harvardmagazine.bsky.social this week featuring Center for Public Leadership Faculty Director Anthony Foxx www.harvardmagazine.com/2025/03/harv...

Last night, Center for Public Leadership fellows and CPL Faculty Director Anthony Foxx enjoyed a wonderful dinner and fireside chat with award-winning documentarian, journalist, speaker, author, and philanthropist Soledad O'Brien.

Today, Center for Public Leadership Faculty Director Anthony Foxx hosted a captivating lunch discussion with the legendary Wynton Marsalis as part of the launch of the new Culture and Civil Society Initiative at CPL. Tune in this evening to hear Marsalis and Secretary Foxx in the JFK Jr. Forum!

Leo Varadkar, the 14th Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, has been named a Hauser Leader at the Center for Public Leadership. Read the full announcement: bit.ly/4ggantA

CPL Director Anthony Foxx reflects on his mission as secretary of transportation (2013-2017). Despite limited resources, he laid a lasting foundation, demonstrating that true leadership focuses on progress, not praise. Event transcript: www.transportation.gov/briefing-roo...

Congratulations to CPL Director Secretary Anthony Foxx on the unveiling of his official portrait at the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington. The portrait honors his service as secretary of transportation from 2013-2017. Photo credit: Department of Transportation

President Biden awarded David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group and philanthropist, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. A longtime supporter of Harvard's Center for Public Leadership, Rubenstein serves on CPL's Leadership Council. www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-roo...

CPL Director Secretary Anthony Foxx believes that nurturing self-discovery is key to empowering the leaders of tomorrow.

Earlier this semester, CPL affiliated faculty Justin de Benedictis-Kessner discussed the housing crisis and solutions for affordability with former Burlington, Vermont Mayor Miro Weinberger MPP '98. Listen to the #HKSPolicyCast episode: www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-rese...

A beautiful tribute to CPL founder David Gergen, whose passion for public service remains at the core of our mission. www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/19/o...

CPL Co-Director Secretary Anthony Foxx, Emma Bloomberg Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership, explores his leadership goals and vision for the center in a profile by Harvard's Center for Public Leadership. Learn more about Secretary Foxx's perspective: www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/...

In episode 2 of Building State Capability's "Leadership, Organizing, and Action" podcast series, CPL faculty Marshall Ganz discusses the importance of relationship building, highlighting it as a key practice for effective leadership. Listen now: bsc.hks.harvard.edu/podcasts/lea...

NEW podcast series from Building State Capability, ft. CPL faculty Marshall Ganz, Rita E. Hauser Senior Lecturer in Leadership, Organizing, and Civil Society. The series explores key practices and practical strategies for leadership, organizing, & action. Ep. 1: bsc.hks.harvard.edu/podcasts/lea...

CPL affiliated faculty Jennifer Lerner, Thornton F. Bradshaw Professor of Public Policy, Decision Science, and Management, recently joined @harvardkennedy.bsky.social's PolicyCast podcast to discuss the link between emotion and smoking. Listen to the episode: www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-rese...

How can we use prospection to move toward our ideal selves? In a recent issue of LHL’s Seeking the Good, Ryan Meachen (@ryanmeachen.bsky.social) unveils his promising new research on self-actualization & shows how progress should be our ultimate goal. www.happiness.hks.harvard.edu/november-202...

Hauser Leader Ambassador Wendy Sherman recently shared her thoughts on leadership and diplomacy—and the beauty of embracing an unexpected life. Read the Q&A: www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/publications/journey-diplomacy-and-leadership-insights-and-reflections-distinguished

CPL affiliated faculty Soroush Saghafian, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Director, Public Impact Analytics Science Lab, recently published a case study that delves into the complexities of health disparities and equitable healthcare solutions. scholar.harvard.edu/sites/schola...

CPL Co-Director Secretary Anthony Foxx recently sat down with @politico.com for an interview. Read his insights on how safety regulations can drive innovation and the importance of institutional knowledge. www.politico.com/live-updates...