Derek Bok
Derek Bok is a prominent American lawyer and educator who served as the President of Harvard University from 1971 to 1991 and again from 2006 to 2007. He is known for his contributions to higher education and his advocacy for educational reforms, often emphasizing the importance of education in combating ignorance and fostering societal progress.
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Derek Bok is cited in the article regarding the value of education compared to ignorance.
Educação, o alicerce que resiste às tempestades
Cabo Verde· 2025-09-15
Derek Bok is quoted regarding the cost of education versus ignorance.
El error silencioso que hunde emprendimientos
Guatemala· 2025-07-15
Derek Bok, the former president of Harvard, spoke about the contention that patriotism sometimes evokes.
Americans think their country is the best on Earth. But patriotism is tearing the United States apart
Canada· 2025-06-25
Derek Bok is quoted by Robert Gallo regarding the importance of funding for education and research.
Robert Gallo, fra gli scopritori del virus Hiv: «Le mie nuove sfide a virus e tumori»
Italy· 2025-05-04
Derek Bok is noted for his famous quip about the costs of education versus ignorance.
KCB eyes education and technology to empower youth
Kenya· 2025-02-18