Presidential Search
Scott A. Abell ’72
Abell's one of the three members of the Board of Overseers on the search committee currently choosing Harvard’s next president.
Lee Says Harvard’s Next President Likely to Keep Sanctions
Harvard’s next president will likely keep the College’s penalties on members of single-gender social groups largely unaltered, William F. Lee ’72 said last week.
Pres. Search Committee Nears 'Phase Two'
The committee tasked with selecting Harvard’s next president will begin “phase two” of the search—winnowing a list of nearly 700 unique nominations—by the end of December.
Search Committee Has Talked to Hundreds, Lee Says
Harvard’s presidential search committee has met with hundreds of people and received about 1,500 emailed submissions in their outreach efforts thus far, according to William F. Lee ’72.
Harvard Without Borders
As the presidential search committee combs the world for Faust's successor, some say that Harvard’s potential as a global university should weigh heavily on their minds.
Smith Claims ‘No Insider Knowledge’ of Presidential Search Progress
“I have no insider knowledge of what the search committee is doing,” Smith said. “I’m sure they’re looking at lots and lots of people.”
Faust's Successor Could Begin Duties Months Before Official Transition
Faust's successor could begin calling the shots months before she officially resigns the presidency in June.
Khurana Weighs In on Presidential Search
“I think the next president is someone who is not only a leader for Harvard, but is a leader for higher education,” he said.
UC Leaders Meet with Presidential Search Committee Member
The president and vice-president of the Undergraduate Council discussed the search for Harvard’s next president with search committee member Shirley M. Tilghman.
Presidential Search Committee Begins to Narrow Candidate Pool
Several donors and professors said there are four likely contenders from within the University: Business School Dean Nitin Nohria, professor Danielle S. Allen, FAS Dean Michael D. Smith, and Provost Alan M. Garber ’76.
Too Harvard To Fail
As Faust’s tenure draws to a close, some donors, alumni, and industry experts say Harvard should choose a leader with a healthy Rolodex and financial acumen.
Bridge Over the River Charles
Whether or not Harvard’s next president holds an engineering degree, SEAS and its role in Harvard’s future will constitute a central part of their tenure.
John Harvard Goes to Washington
Come June, Faust's successor will need to continue to advocate for American higher education on a national stage.
