The Interim Tag Gone, Harvard’s Band-Aid Presidency Begins
Alan Garber’s appointment solidifies his tenure as a bridge presidency. He has a mandate from the Corporation to guide Harvard out of the storm and into calmer waters — and three years to do it.
Chinese History and Anthropology Professor Michael Puett To Lead Harvard Asia Center
Michael J. Puett, a professor of Chinese history and anthropology, will serve as the next faculty director of Harvard’s Asia Center, the University announced on Tuesday.
Harvard Will Not Host an Inauguration Ceremony for Alan Garber
Alan M. Garber ’76 will forgo a traditional presidential inauguration, a University spokesperson confirmed on Sunday, avoiding a scenario that would have seen Harvard host its second installment ceremony in as many years.
After Tumultuous Year, Harvard Adds Application Question on Learning from Disagreement
Harvard College will require applicants to the Class of 2029 to answer a question about a time “they strongly disagreed with someone,” the second year in a row the College has revised its application.
Federal Judge Denies Harvard’s Motion to Dismiss Antisemitism Lawsuit
A U.S. district judge denied Harvard’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by six Jewish students alleging that the University failed to address “severe and pervasive” campus antisemitism.
Alan Garber ’76 is Harvard’s 31st President, Search for Successor to Begin in 2026
Alan M. Garber ’76 will serve as Harvard’s 31st president, the school announced on Friday, rewarding the longtime provost-turned-interim president for his efforts to steer the University through its most tumultuous period in decades.
Congressional Battles Will Loom Over Harvard President Alan Garber’s 3-Year Term
The relationship between Cambridge and Washington has been fraught for several years, but it took a sharp turn for the worse after former Harvard President Claudine Gay’s disastrous testimony about campus antisemitism.
As Harvard President, Garber To Face Key Demand From Local Politicians: More Money
As newly appointed Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 takes the reins of the University full time, he will face one simple demand from local politicians and activists: pay up.
Gabby Thomas ’19 Wins Historic Gold in Commanding 200 Meter Race in Paris
Gabby Thomas ’19 soared to victory in the 200 meter sprint at the 2024 Paris Olympics Tuesday, securing Harvard’s first Olympic gold medal in track and field and the only track and field gold for the University in over 100 years.
Harvard Will Not Host an Inauguration Ceremony for Alan Garber
Alan M. Garber ’76 will forgo a traditional presidential inauguration, a University spokesperson confirmed on Sunday, avoiding a scenario that would have seen Harvard host its second installment ceremony in as many years.
After Tumultuous Year, Harvard Adds Application Question on Learning from Disagreement
Harvard College will require applicants to the Class of 2029 to answer a question about a time “they strongly disagreed with someone,” the second year in a row the College has revised its application.
