Anyone following the viral Harvard University *Extension School* controversy?

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Anonymous wrote:Sounds as though Harvard University is the one running the grift here, if one buys your assumption (which is probably incorrect) that their online programs are not legitimate.

The programs have been around forever and potential employers can easily verify if the degree is from Harvard Extension. They aren’t just online. They are legitimate.

Or one can simply list it correctly on their resume rather than being dishonest and trying to rep that they attended either the Kennedy School or did an MA in Government Studies in the Yard.

You have seen a copy of his resume? Where was this?

When interviewers describe him as having a government degree from Harvard, they had to have gotten the info from somewhere. It's either the resume or Rufo himself.

He knew exactly what he was doing with his weasel words. And the fact this was in 2022 is hilarious. This wasn’t when he was 23 years old, the guy is a middle aged dad in Washington state.

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Anonymous wrote:The same right wing morons were obsessed Dr Jill Biden’s doctorate degree and spammed tweets and hit pieces detailing how fake it was. But Rufo’s fake open enrollment extension school degree he got in his pajamas in 2022 is totally genuine!

What is fake about the degree? He earned it. It's up to Harvard to change the name of the program if they don't want to be associated with the extension school.

No admission standards. Open enrollment. Online. Half the classes not taught by profs with any affiliation to Harvard. Credits can’t be used towards real Harvard programs. Anyone with $40,000 can buy his prole wannabe degree.

Seems like your issue should be with the university awarding such sham degrees, not with the degree holders.

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Anonymous wrote:Sounds as though Harvard University is the one running the grift here, if one buys your assumption (which is probably incorrect) that their online programs are not legitimate.

The programs have been around forever and potential employers can easily verify if the degree is from Harvard Extension. They aren’t just online. They are legitimate.

Or one can simply list it correctly on their resume rather than being dishonest and trying to rep that they attended either the Kennedy School or did an MA in Government Studies in the Yard.

You have seen a copy of his resume? Where was this?

When interviewers describe him as having a government degree from Harvard, they had to have gotten the info from somewhere. It's either the resume or Rufo himself.

He knew exactly what he was doing with his weasel words. And the fact this was in 2022 is hilarious. This wasn’t when he was 23 years old, the guy is a middle aged dad in Washington state.

Now you're just splitting hairs.

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Anonymous wrote:The same right wing morons were obsessed Dr Jill Biden’s doctorate degree and spammed tweets and hit pieces detailing how fake it was. But Rufo’s fake open enrollment extension school degree he got in his pajamas in 2022 is totally genuine!

What is fake about the degree? He earned it. It's up to Harvard to change the name of the program if they don't want to be associated with the extension school.

No admission standards. Open enrollment. Online. Half the classes not taught by profs with any affiliation to Harvard. Credits can’t be used towards real Harvard programs. Anyone with $40,000 can buy his prole wannabe degree.

Seems like your issue should be with the university awarding such sham degrees, not with the degree holders.

Harvard decides to have open enrollment, and awarded the degree. It's their responsibility.

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Anonymous wrote:Sounds as though Harvard University is the one running the grift here, if one buys your assumption (which is probably incorrect) that their online programs are not legitimate.

The programs have been around forever and potential employers can easily verify if the degree is from Harvard Extension. They aren’t just online. They are legitimate.

Or one can simply list it correctly on their resume rather than being dishonest and trying to rep that they attended either the Kennedy School or did an MA in Government Studies in the Yard.

You have seen a copy of his resume? Where was this?

When interviewers describe him as having a government degree from Harvard, they had to have gotten the info from somewhere. It's either the resume or Rufo himself.

He knew exactly what he was doing with his weasel words. And the fact this was in 2022 is hilarious. This wasn’t when he was 23 years old, the guy is a middle aged dad in Washington state.

Now you're just splitting hairs.

How is that splitting hairs? He was awarded a degree from Harvard Extension School, not Harvard University.

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Anonymous wrote:Sounds as though Harvard University is the one running the grift here, if one buys your assumption (which is probably incorrect) that their online programs are not legitimate.

The programs have been around forever and potential employers can easily verify if the degree is from Harvard Extension. They aren’t just online. They are legitimate.

Or one can simply list it correctly on their resume rather than being dishonest and trying to rep that they attended either the Kennedy School or did an MA in Government Studies in the Yard.

You have seen a copy of his resume? Where was this?

When interviewers describe him as having a government degree from Harvard, they had to have gotten the info from somewhere. It's either the resume or Rufo himself.

He knew exactly what he was doing with his weasel words. And the fact this was in 2022 is hilarious. This wasn’t when he was 23 years old, the guy is a middle aged dad in Washington state.

Now you're just splitting hairs.

How is that splitting hairs? He was awarded a degree from Harvard Extension School, not Harvard University.

Founded in 1910, we are one of the 12 degree-granting Harvard schools.
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We are a fully accredited Harvard school. Our degrees and certificates are adorned with the Harvard University insignia. They carry the weight of that lineage. Our graduates walk at University Commencement and become members of the Harvard Alumni Association.

https://extension.harvard.edu/about/#:~:text=We%20are%20a%20fully%20accredited,of%20the%20Harvard%20Alumni%20Association.

It is, in fact, Harvard.

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Anonymous wrote:Can't both gay and rufo be bad at the same time

No. You have to pick a team and take either extreme position

Yes, this delivers max dopamine and amygdala activation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This whole argument is depressing. As a military spouse, I don't have the opportunity to attend in-person graduate school, and I did my masters solely online at a non-profit research institute. I guess I'll take it off my LinkedIn now.

Were you admitted through a competitive application process? If so then leave it on your Linkedin! HES takes all comers.

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Anonymous wrote:Sounds as though Harvard University is the one running the grift here, if one buys your assumption (which is probably incorrect) that their online programs are not legitimate.

The programs have been around forever and potential employers can easily verify if the degree is from Harvard Extension. They aren’t just online. They are legitimate.

Or one can simply list it correctly on their resume rather than being dishonest and trying to rep that they attended either the Kennedy School or did an MA in Government Studies in the Yard.

You have seen a copy of his resume? Where was this?

When interviewers describe him as having a government degree from Harvard, they had to have gotten the info from somewhere. It's either the resume or Rufo himself.

He knew exactly what he was doing with his weasel words. And the fact this was in 2022 is hilarious. This wasn’t when he was 23 years old, the guy is a middle aged dad in Washington state.

Now you're just splitting hairs.

How is that splitting hairs? He was awarded a degree from Harvard Extension School, not Harvard University.

Founded in 1910, we are one of the 12 degree-granting Harvard schools.
….
We are a fully accredited Harvard school. Our degrees and certificates are adorned with the Harvard University insignia. They carry the weight of that lineage. Our graduates walk at University Commencement and become members of the Harvard Alumni Association.

https://extension.harvard.edu/about/#:~:text=We%20are%20a%20fully%20accredited,of%20the%20Harvard%20Alumni%20Association.

It is, in fact, Harvard.

https://extension.harvard.edu/registration-admissions/for-students/degree-candidate-academic-opportunities/participate-in-commencement/

Degree Name

The following degrees are awarded by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS), Harvard University:

Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies cum laude or Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies
cumulative GPA, area of concentration, field of study, minors, certificates, prizes, and academic awards are displayed on your Harvard transcript.
Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies
all FAS master’s degree diplomas are printed in Latin and fields are not displayed. Fields of study, cumulative GPAs, certificates, prizes, and academic awards appear on your Harvard transcript.

On your résumé, the degree name may be listed as either:

Bachelor [or Master] of Liberal Arts, Harvard University Extension School.
Include field of study, minor, and degree honors when applicable.
Bachelor [or Master] of Liberal Arts, Extension Studies, Harvard University.
Include field of study, minor, and degree honors when applicable.

Registration for Spring 2024 is Open

It's time to start your journey at Harvard Extension School. We have hundreds of courses to choose from. Have questions? Check out our tips for prospective students.
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Anonymous wrote:Sounds as though Harvard University is the one running the grift here, if one buys your assumption (which is probably incorrect) that their online programs are not legitimate.

The programs have been around forever and potential employers can easily verify if the degree is from Harvard Extension. They aren’t just online. They are legitimate.

Or one can simply list it correctly on their resume rather than being dishonest and trying to rep that they attended either the Kennedy School or did an MA in Government Studies in the Yard.

You have seen a copy of his resume? Where was this?

When interviewers describe him as having a government degree from Harvard, they had to have gotten the info from somewhere. It's either the resume or Rufo himself.

He knew exactly what he was doing with his weasel words. And the fact this was in 2022 is hilarious. This wasn’t when he was 23 years old, the guy is a middle aged dad in Washington state.

Now you're just splitting hairs.

How is that splitting hairs? He was awarded a degree from Harvard Extension School, not Harvard University.

Founded in 1910, we are one of the 12 degree-granting Harvard schools.
….
We are a fully accredited Harvard school. Our degrees and certificates are adorned with the Harvard University insignia. They carry the weight of that lineage. Our graduates walk at University Commencement and become members of the Harvard Alumni Association.

https://extension.harvard.edu/about/#:~:text=We%20are%20a%20fully%20accredited,of%20the%20Harvard%20Alumni%20Association.

It is, in fact, Harvard.

https://extension.harvard.edu/registration-admissions/for-students/degree-candidate-academic-opportunities/participate-in-commencement/

Degree Name

The following degrees are awarded by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS), Harvard University:

Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies cum laude or Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies
cumulative GPA, area of concentration, field of study, minors, certificates, prizes, and academic awards are displayed on your Harvard transcript.
Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies
all FAS master’s degree diplomas are printed in Latin and fields are not displayed. Fields of study, cumulative GPAs, certificates, prizes, and academic awards appear on your Harvard transcript.

On your résumé, the degree name may be listed as either:

Bachelor [or Master] of Liberal Arts, Harvard University Extension School.
Include field of study, minor, and degree honors when applicable.
Bachelor [or Master] of Liberal Arts, Extension Studies, Harvard University.
Include field of study, minor, and degree honors when applicable.

Registration for Spring 2024 is Open

It's time to start your journey at Harvard Extension School. We have hundreds of courses to choose from. Have questions? Check out our tips for prospective students.
Register Today

Rufo got a master's degree in Extension Studies, not Government. He wants a degree in Government, then he needs to apply to Harvard's Department of Government, Graduate Studies and where, if successful, obtain a degree.

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Anonymous wrote:Sounds as though Harvard University is the one running the grift here, if one buys your assumption (which is probably incorrect) that their online programs are not legitimate.

The programs have been around forever and potential employers can easily verify if the degree is from Harvard Extension. They aren’t just online. They are legitimate.

Or one can simply list it correctly on their resume rather than being dishonest and trying to rep that they attended either the Kennedy School or did an MA in Government Studies in the Yard.

You have seen a copy of his resume? Where was this?

When interviewers describe him as having a government degree from Harvard, they had to have gotten the info from somewhere. It's either the resume or Rufo himself.

He knew exactly what he was doing with his weasel words. And the fact this was in 2022 is hilarious. This wasn’t when he was 23 years old, the guy is a middle aged dad in Washington state.

Now you're just splitting hairs.

How is that splitting hairs? He was awarded a degree from Harvard Extension School, not Harvard University.

It's one of the schools of the university. https://extension.harvard.edu/about/why-harvard-extension-school/

"Founded in 1910, we are one of the 12 degree-granting Harvard schools. Our degrees and certificates are adorned with the Harvard insignia. Earning a credential from us means enjoying the best of a world-class Harvard education, and the weight of that reputation and lineage on your resume. You’ll have access to our world-class libraries, walk at University Commencement along with students from other Harvard schools, and become members of the Harvard Alumni Association."

I get that you want it to be something else, but it is what it is. They could call it by another name to avoid confusion, but they don't.

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Anonymous wrote:Sounds as though Harvard University is the one running the grift here, if one buys your assumption (which is probably incorrect) that their online programs are not legitimate.

The programs have been around forever and potential employers can easily verify if the degree is from Harvard Extension. They aren’t just online. They are legitimate.

Or one can simply list it correctly on their resume rather than being dishonest and trying to rep that they attended either the Kennedy School or did an MA in Government Studies in the Yard.

You have seen a copy of his resume? Where was this?

When interviewers describe him as having a government degree from Harvard, they had to have gotten the info from somewhere. It's either the resume or Rufo himself.

He knew exactly what he was doing with his weasel words. And the fact this was in 2022 is hilarious. This wasn’t when he was 23 years old, the guy is a middle aged dad in Washington state.

Now you're just splitting hairs.

How is that splitting hairs? He was awarded a degree from Harvard Extension School, not Harvard University.

Founded in 1910, we are one of the 12 degree-granting Harvard schools.
….
We are a fully accredited Harvard school. Our degrees and certificates are adorned with the Harvard University insignia. They carry the weight of that lineage. Our graduates walk at University Commencement and become members of the Harvard Alumni Association.

https://extension.harvard.edu/about/#:~:text=We%20are%20a%20fully%20accredited,of%20the%20Harvard%20Alumni%20Association.

It is, in fact, Harvard.

https://extension.harvard.edu/registration-admissions/for-students/degree-candidate-academic-opportunities/participate-in-commencement/

Degree Name

The following degrees are awarded by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS), Harvard University:

Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies cum laude or Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies
cumulative GPA, area of concentration, field of study, minors, certificates, prizes, and academic awards are displayed on your Harvard transcript.
Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies
all FAS master’s degree diplomas are printed in Latin and fields are not displayed. Fields of study, cumulative GPAs, certificates, prizes, and academic awards appear on your Harvard transcript.

On your résumé, the degree name may be listed as either:

Bachelor [or Master] of Liberal Arts, Harvard University Extension School.
Include field of study, minor, and degree honors when applicable.
Bachelor [or Master] of Liberal Arts, Extension Studies, Harvard University.
Include field of study, minor, and degree honors when applicable.

Registration for Spring 2024 is Open

It's time to start your journey at Harvard Extension School. We have hundreds of courses to choose from. Have questions? Check out our tips for prospective students.
Register Today

Rufo got a master's degree in Extension Studies, not Government. He wants a degree in Government, then he needs to apply to Harvard's Department of Government, Graduate Studies and where, if successful, obtain a degree.

Extension school is a type of program. His degree was in government.

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Anonymous wrote:Sounds as though Harvard University is the one running the grift here, if one buys your assumption (which is probably incorrect) that their online programs are not legitimate.

The programs have been around forever and potential employers can easily verify if the degree is from Harvard Extension. They aren’t just online. They are legitimate.

Or one can simply list it correctly on their resume rather than being dishonest and trying to rep that they attended either the Kennedy School or did an MA in Government Studies in the Yard.

You have seen a copy of his resume? Where was this?

When interviewers describe him as having a government degree from Harvard, they had to have gotten the info from somewhere. It's either the resume or Rufo himself.

He knew exactly what he was doing with his weasel words. And the fact this was in 2022 is hilarious. This wasn’t when he was 23 years old, the guy is a middle aged dad in Washington state.

Now you're just splitting hairs.

How is that splitting hairs? He was awarded a degree from Harvard Extension School, not Harvard University.

Founded in 1910, we are one of the 12 degree-granting Harvard schools.
….
We are a fully accredited Harvard school. Our degrees and certificates are adorned with the Harvard University insignia. They carry the weight of that lineage. Our graduates walk at University Commencement and become members of the Harvard Alumni Association.

https://extension.harvard.edu/about/#:~:text=We%20are%20a%20fully%20accredited,of%20the%20Harvard%20Alumni%20Association.

It is, in fact, Harvard.

https://extension.harvard.edu/registration-admissions/for-students/degree-candidate-academic-opportunities/participate-in-commencement/

Degree Name

The following degrees are awarded by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS), Harvard University:

Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies cum laude or Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies
cumulative GPA, area of concentration, field of study, minors, certificates, prizes, and academic awards are displayed on your Harvard transcript.
Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies
all FAS master’s degree diplomas are printed in Latin and fields are not displayed. Fields of study, cumulative GPAs, certificates, prizes, and academic awards appear on your Harvard transcript.

On your résumé, the degree name may be listed as either:

Bachelor [or Master] of Liberal Arts, Harvard University Extension School.
Include field of study, minor, and degree honors when applicable.
Bachelor [or Master] of Liberal Arts, Extension Studies, Harvard University.
Include field of study, minor, and degree honors when applicable.

Registration for Spring 2024 is Open

It's time to start your journey at Harvard Extension School. We have hundreds of courses to choose from. Have questions? Check out our tips for prospective students.
Register Today

Again, where is the resume that listed this incorrectly? All I've seen is information on a bio on a website about his education. Which is not a resume.