Joe McCarthy on the Kennedy School campus
After 25 years at Harvard and 13 as senior associate dean and director of degree programs, Joe McCarthy has accepted the University’s offer of early retirement and is looking forward to new, yet to be determined adventures, probably back in his native city of Washington, DC.
Over the years, I have had the great privilege and honor of working with many wonderful Kennedy School students and then watching the great things they do out in the world after they graduate. I am very grateful for having had this unique opportunity, and I am equally grateful for the loyal support our alumni have provided me and the school. Not a day goes by that we don’t receive offers of help from alumni around the world. These offers take the form of job postings, summer internships, referrals of potential students, networking tips, and curriculum suggestions. Without this support, we could not run the degree programs. Further, it has never failed that when we have reached out to an HKS graduate for assistance, he or she has responded promptly and enthusiastically. Access to this loyal alumni network is one of the great benefits of being an HKS student, and I emphasize that whenever I speak to prospective applicants for admission. So, this is a final opportunity for me to say thank you, my friends, and to encourage you to continue your support and always to ask what you can do.
With my very best wishes,
Joe
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