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Top Democratic Communications Strategist Hired to Advise Harvard President Claudine Gay

Stephanie Cutter, a leading Democratic political strategist, has served as a public relations consultant to Harvard President Claudine Gay since she was announced as the University’s next president in December 2022.

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Ten Stories That Shaped 2022

In 2022, Harvard saw a multitude of transitions. The school finally lifted most of its last Covid-19 mandates and held in-person Commencement ceremonies for not one, not two, but three Harvard College classes. Across the top ranks of Harvard’s leadership, familiar faces exited the stage, including University President Lawrence S. Bacow, who will be succeeded by Claudine Gay, the first person of color and second woman to be named to Harvard’s top post. Here, The Crimson looks back at the 10 stories that shaped 2022 at Harvard.

Claudine Gay Addresses Crowd at President Announcement
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Claudine Gay Addresses Crowd at President Announcement

Claudine Gay was announced as Harvard's 30th president just after 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

Claudine Gay Introduced as Harvard's Next President
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Claudine Gay Introduced as Harvard's Next President

Katherine O’Dair at Claudine Gay President Announcement
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Katherine O’Dair at Claudine Gay President Announcement

Claudine Gay Welcomed as Harvard's Next President
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Claudine Gay Welcomed as Harvard's Next President

Claudine Gay will serve as the 30th president of Harvard University.

Audience at Claudine Gay President Announcement
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Audience at Claudine Gay President Announcement

Harvard Graduate School of Education Dean Bridget T. Long, center, and other audience members cheer as Dean of the Faculty Claudine Gay is announced as Harvard's next president.

Penny Pritzker '81 Welcomes Claudine Gay
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Penny Pritzker '81 Welcomes Claudine Gay

Penny Pritzker '81 welcomes Claudine Gay as Harvard's 30th president.

Penny Pritzker '81 Introduces Claudine Gay as Harvard's 30th President
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Penny Pritzker '81 Introduces Claudine Gay as Harvard's 30th President

Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny S. Pritzker '81 speaks at the Smith Campus Center on Thursday.

Larry and Adele Bacow at Claudine Gay President Announcement
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Larry and Adele Bacow at Claudine Gay President Announcement

Claudine Gay Speaks to Crowd in Smith Center
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Claudine Gay Speaks to Crowd in Smith Center

Claudine Gay will serve as the 30th president of Harvard University.

Claudine Gay Introduced as Harvard's 30th President
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Claudine Gay Introduced as Harvard's 30th President

President Claudine Gay Gives Address
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President Claudine Gay Gives Address

Claudine Gay will serve as the 30th president of Harvard University.

Claudine Gay Remarks
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Claudine Gay Remarks

Claudine Gay was announced as the 30th president of Harvard at a Smith Center event on Thursday afternoon. She will succeed Lawrence S. Bacow, pictured in the foreground alongside his wife, Adele F. Bacow.

Claudine Gay Greeted As Next President
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Claudine Gay Greeted As Next President

Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Claudine Gay was announced as Harvard's 30th president Thursday afternoon in the Smith Campus Center.

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