6. Secret Societies and Hidden Networks
Ivy League universities are home to exclusive organizations like Yale’s Skull and Bones, founded in 1832 by William Huntington Russell and Alphonso Taft. This society selects 15 senior members annually, known as “Bonesmen,” who often ascend to influential positions in government, law, and business. The society’s secretive nature and selective membership have led to discussions about its role in perpetuating elite networks and its influence on leadership pipelines within these institutions. (owens-site.org)
