Presidential Search
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.
Students Debate Qualities, Priorities of Next President at Forum
Students from schools across Harvard spent two hours debating the ideal qualities and priorities of the University’s next president.
Students Promote Computer Science Professor for Harvard Presidency
Some students are launching an online campaign in an unconventional effort to promote Computer Science professor Margo I. Seltzer ’83 as a possible candidate for Harvard's presidency.
'Not Going Anywhere'
It will fall to Harvard’s 29th president to implement and oversee the University’s historic effort to reshape undergraduate social life.
Bacow Tells Alumni Search Remains in Preliminary Stage
Presidential search committee member Lawrence H. Bacow told a group of Latino alumni and student leaders that the committee is still gathering input for the search.
Faust Will Abstain from Presidential Search
As members of Harvard’s highest governing boards scour the globe for her replacement, outgoing University President Drew G. Faust said she will largely stay out of the process.
