Read the latest news, commentary, and analysis from the Ash Center.
Commentary
Thanks to the World Cup, Boston had an unforgettable summer. In this commentary, the Ash Center’s Tova Wang and former New England Patriots executive Scott Pioli break down how the city can harness that energy to build stronger communities and transform local sports culture year-round.
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Communique Magazine
In this issue, we tell the story of how Ash faculty, staff, & students led the charge in a school-wide campaign to get students to the polls. We also introduce Jennifer Musisi, Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Mayor in Residence, and Roy and Lila Ash Fellow Ryan Swann MC/MPA 2019. Included are more stories, news, and important updates from the Center’s vibrant community.
Feature
Meet Roy and Lila Ash Fellow Ryan Swann MC/MPA 2019
Feature
Cecily Tyler is building a new generation of citizen storytellers
Media Release
Communique Magazine
Ash Faculty, Staff, & Students Lead the Charge in a School-wide Campaign to Get Students to the Polls
Q+A
The Ash Center sat down for a conversation with Kathryn Sikkink, Ryan Family Professor of Human Rights Policy at HKS and one of Ash’s newest faculty affiliates
Feature
Success in a small state teaches a big lesson about electoral reform: it can be done.
Media Release
Communique Magazine
In this issue, we feature Ash Center Director Tony Saich’s groundbreaking survey examining public opinion in China and unveil the finalists for the 2018 Innovations in American Government Award. In the subsquent pages, we profile Nisreen Haj-Ahmad MC/MPA ’08 and her work sparking community organizing in Jordan as well as Kelly Lugbill Clark MPP 2018 and her plans to empower communities post-graduation. We also share news about Ash Center Faculty, Fellows and more.