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Emma H. Haidar
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Provost, Placeholder, President: How Alan Garber Won Over the Harvard Corporation
In fall 2023, Alan Garber ’76 was eyeing retirement — not a promotion. But his efforts to guide the University out of crisis and manage the 20-day encampment in Harvard Yard earned him a three-year term as the 31st president of Harvard.
Garber Urges Unity at Harvard Morning Prayers While Acknowledging Campus Divisions
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 acknowledged that deep divisions remain on campus in an address at Memorial Church Tuesday morning, urging affiliates to “embrace each other” as the University anticipates another tumultuous semester.
Harvard Says Police May End Protests That Cause ‘Substantial’ Campus Disruption
Harvard Executive Vice President Meredith L. Weenick ’90 told affiliates on Friday that the University is prepared to use police to end disruptive large-scale protests, the clearest signal yet that Harvard’s top leadership will not tolerate another prolonged encampment on campus.
Garber Says Student Protesters Will Face Consequences if They Violate Harvard Policies
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 opened the fall semester on Thursday by warning students that they should be “prepared to be held accountable” if they engage in protests that violate University policies.
Top Republicans Ask Harvard to Detail Plans for Handling Campus Protests in New Semester
Two top House Republicans demanded in a letter on Thursday that Harvard provide details on how it is preparing to respond to large-scale pro-Palestine campus protests during the fall semester.
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.
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.
Inside Alan Garber’s Wild, 7-Month Interim Harvard Presidency
Alan M. Garber ’76’s first semester in Harvard’s top job would have tested even the most battle-hardened university president — and technically, he was not even the real president.
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.
Brian Lee, Harvard’s Chief Fundraising Officer, to Retire in December
Brian K. Lee, Harvard’s chief fundraising officer, will retire at the end of the year, the University announced on Wednesday.
Barakett to Chair Harvard Management Company’s Board of Directors, Finnegan Will Remain on Board
University Treasurer Timothy R. Barakett ’87 will take over as chair of the HMC board next month, succeeding former Treasurer Paul J. Finnegan ’75.
Interim President Garber Asks Alumni to Stick by Harvard Despite ‘Difficult Year’
Interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 had a speech prepared for Alumni Day about the University’s resilience after a year of nonstop turmoil on campus. But before Garber could begin speaking, an animal rights activist leaped onstage and doused him with gold glitter.
Animal Rights Protester Dumps Glitter on Harvard President Alan Garber Before Alumni Day Speech
An animal rights protester dumped a tube of gold glitter on interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 as he prepared to address attendees at Harvard Alumni Day.
Harvard Will Refrain From Controversial Statements About Public Policy Issues
After months of grappling with a campus fractured by a polarizing debate over the Israel-Hamas war, Harvard announced on Tuesday that the University and its leadership will refrain from taking official positions on controversial public policy issues.
‘Welcome to the Battlefield’: Maria Ressa Talks Tech, Fascism in Harvard Commencement Address
Journalist Maria A. Ressa warned Harvard graduates of impending fascism due to Big Tech in her Commencement address Thursday, imploring them to “choose their best self” in response.
