Richard Brodhead
Richard Brodhead: A Life of Leadership and Scholarship
Full Name and Common Aliases
Richard Manning Brodhead was born on January 19, 1948.
Birth and Death Dates
January 19, 1948 – present
Nationality and Profession(s)
American academic administrator and literary critic
Early Life and Background
Richard Brodhead was born in Chicago, Illinois. His family relocated to the Midwest during his childhood, where he developed a passion for literature and language. He attended Harvard University, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in English in 1969. After completing his undergraduate studies, Brodhead went on to earn his Ph.D. in English from Yale University.
Major Accomplishments
Brodhead's academic career is marked by several notable achievements:
He served as the Dean of the Graduate School at Yale University from 1986 to 1992.
In 2004, Brodhead became the President of Columbia University, a position he held until 2010. During his tenure, he oversaw significant growth and development in the university's academic programs, research initiatives, and campus infrastructure.
Under Brodhead's leadership, Columbia University made notable strides in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.Notable Works or Actions
Some of Brodhead's most notable works include:
"Cultures of Letters: Scenes of Reading and Writing in Modern America" (1996), a collection of essays that explores the intersection of literature and culture.
As president of Columbia University, Brodhead played a key role in shaping the institution's response to various challenges, including the 2008 financial crisis.Impact and Legacy
Richard Brodhead's impact on higher education extends far beyond his own academic achievements. His leadership has inspired countless students, faculty members, and administrators across the country. As an advocate for diversity and inclusion, he has helped create a more equitable and just environment for all members of university communities.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Richard Brodhead is widely quoted and remembered for his:
Visionary leadership in higher education.
Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus.
Scholarly contributions to the field of literary studies.
Quotes by Richard Brodhead
And he taught all of us who know anything about the history of this place most of what we know,
The court released today a previously sealed warrant, whose contents are sickening and repulsive.
If you were at a university where the president meted out punishment based on what he reads in the newspaper, it would be a pretty dangerous place.
In times like these, let us remember that justice is served in the courtroom, not in the media or at the hands of individuals.
In this painful period of uncertainty, it is clear to me, as it was to the players, that it would be inappropriate to resume the normal schedule of play. Sports have their time and place, but when an issue of this gravity is in question, it is not the time to be playing games.
It's disgusting. Racism and its hateful language have no place in this community.
It's understandable to feel badly when terrible things may have happened at a place you love, and I've heard from many of you who have expressed sadness, anger, outrage, and frustration about the lacrosse situation.
