Dr. Tomiko Brown Nagin

Professor

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Biography

Tomiko Brown-Nagin is the Dean of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study and a Professor of Constitutional Law and History at Harvard University. She is a distinguished legal historian and expert in constitutional law, recognized for her impactful contributions in the field through publications and speaking engagements. Brown-Nagin has served as a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Philosophical Society. She has received accolades such as the 2012 Bancroft Prize in American History for her book 'Courage to Dissent: Atlanta and the Long History of the Civil Rights Movement.' Her latest work, 'Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality,' further cements her status as a leading scholar. Brown-Nagin's commitment to examining historical injustices is evident in her leadership role on the Presidential Committee on Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery, where she has advocated for reparative justice.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean

2018-04-26 — Present

Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study • Cambridge, MA

Leading interdisciplinary research in humanities, sciences, and arts.

Professor of Constitutional Law

— Present

Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA

Teaching and conducting research in constitutional law and its historical implications.

Professor of History

— Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Educating students on the historical contexts of civil rights and legal frameworks.

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).