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: He moved the curriculum away from the "free elective" system of his predecessor, Charles William Eliot, introducing a focus on concentration and distribution (the precursor to modern majors and general education requirements).

Despite his academic contributions, Lowell’s presidency is often remembered for championing institutional discrimination. abbott lawrence lowell

: In the 1920s, Lowell famously attempted to implement a quota on Jewish admissions , arguing that an increase in Jewish students was fueling anti-Semitism. : He moved the curriculum away from the