Board of Overseers
Harvard Overseer Mark Carney Launches Bid To Become Canada’s Next Prime Minister
Mark J. Carney ’87 — a member of Harvard’s Board of Overseers, the University’s second-highest governing body — launched his campaign to become Canada’s next prime minister at a rally in Edmonton, Alberta Thursday afternoon.
Harvard Alumni Association Announces Nominees for Board of Overseers
The Harvard Alumni Association announced eight candidates for election to the Board of Overseers — the University’s second-highest governing body — on Wednesday.
Last Year’s Write-in Candidates for the Board of Overseers Will Not Run Again in 2025
At least six of the seven candidates who launched write-in bids for the Board of Overseers last year will not enter the upcoming election cycle, backtracking on previous pledges to run again for the University’s second-highest governing body.
Harvard Faculty Overwhelmingly Donated to Democrats Ahead of 2024 Election
Members of Harvard’s governing boards and faculty donated more than $2.3 million to political candidates and causes ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, a Crimson analysis found.
Marc Goodheart, Longtime Secretary of Harvard’s Governing Boards, to Step Down in May
Marc L. Goodheart ’81, the longtime secretary to the University's secretive governing boards, will leave Loeb House after more than 27 years in the role to take a new position as a senior adviser to the president of the University.
Infighting and Pressure From Above: Inside Harvard’s Legacy of Slavery Initiative
The $100 million Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery initiative is meant to redress the University’s historic ties to slavery. But over the last two years, the project has been hampered by internal tension, alleged pushback over its scope, and leadership turnover.
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.
Five New Members to Join Harvard Board of Overseers in 2024 Election
Harvard alumni elected five new members to the Board of Overseers, the University’s second-highest governing body, the University announced Tuesday morning.
Harvard Corporation to Review Presidential Search Process as Faculty Demand Transparency
The Harvard Corporation, the University’s highest governing board, will review its presidential search process and consider recommendations on how it can be improved ahead of the formal search for Harvard’s 31st president.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences Lacks Confidence in Harvard’s Governing Boards, Per Survey
Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences has largely lost confidence in the University’s governing boards ahead of a crucial presidential search, according to The Crimson’s annual FAS survey.
Harvard Board of Overseers Candidates Question Lack of Transparency in Selection Process
When Tim S. Ritchie got a call from the Harvard Alumni Association last fall asking him to accept their nomination to run for the Board of Overseers, he had one question: “Why me?”
Vivian Hunt ’89 To Lead Harvard Board of Overseers During Presidential Search
Vivian Y. Hunt ’89 will be named the next president of the Board of Overseers, the University’s second highest governing body, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Coalition for a Diverse Harvard Endorses 5 Candidates for 2024 Board of Overseers Election
The Coalition for a Diverse Harvard endorsed five candidates for this year’s Board of Overseers election, an announcement that comes three weeks before voting begins for five seats on University’s second-highest governing board.
Former Harvard Senior Fellow William Lee ’72 Faces Ethics Complaints Over Potential Conflict of Interest with Harvard
Former Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow William F. Lee ’72 is facing two ethics complaints alleging his dual roles at Harvard and law firm WilmerHale created a conflict of interest, the New York Post reported Thursday.
2 Months After Gay’s Resignation, Harvard Has Not Announced a Presidential Search Committee
Two months after Claudine Gay’s abrupt departure from the Harvard presidency, the University seems to be in no hurry to choose her successor. Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny S. Pritzker ’81 has still not announced a presidential search committee to select the University’s 31st president, a delay that breaks from recent University tradition.
