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Former Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell has been named director of Harvard University’s Institute of Politics at the John F. Kennedy School of Government.

The institute was established in 1966 as a memorial tot President John F. Kennedy. It’s mission is to engage students on a nonpartisan basis to promote their interest in public service and leadership.

Purcell, who was mayor of Nashville from 1999 to 2007, will assume the post Sept. 1.

Purcell has more than 30 years of experience in public service, law and higher education quick payday loans.

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