Leadership and governance - Harvard University
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Leadership and governance - Harvard University
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President
Alan M. Garber leads Harvard as 31st President of the University.
Visit the Office of the President
Visit the Office of the President
Office of the Provost
The Office of the Provost, led by Provost John F. Manning, manages changes in University-wide policies and practices.
Visit the Office of the Provost
Visit the Office of the Provost
School leadership
Harvard’s Schools are led by officers and deans, who are responsible for Harvard’s academic programs and curricula.
Explore the officers and deans
Explore the officers and deans
Harvard Corporation
The Harvard Corporation, also known as the President and Fellows of Harvard College, is the smaller of Harvard’s two governing boards. Chartered in 1650, the Corporation exercises fiduciary responsibility with regard to the University’s academic, financial, and physical resources and overall well-being. It consists of the President, the Treasurer, and other members known as Fellows.
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Board of Overseers
The Board of Overseers is the larger of Harvard’s two governing boards. Established in 1642, the Board of Overseers is made up of Harvard University alumni.
The Board typically gathers five times per year and is tasked with a number of essential duties, including directing the visitation process, which is the primary means for periodic external assessment of Harvard’s Schools and departments. The goal of these assessments, conducted through the Board’s various committees, is to ensure that Harvard remains true to its charter as a place of learning. The Board also provides counsel to the University’s leadership on priorities, plans, and strategic initiatives.
New members of the board are elected each spring by Harvard degree holders (excluding officers of government or instruction at the University and members of the Corporation).
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New Members of Harvard Corporation
The Harvard Corporation will welcome two new Fellows on July 1, Sylvia Mathews Burwell ’87 and Michael S. Chae ’90.
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Garber to lead Harvard beyond 2026-27 academic year
“Our progress has made me prouder than ever to be part of the University — and determined to see us through this uniquely challenging period in our long history.”
Read more about the announcement
Update on President Garber
“I am very pleased to write today with the news that the governing boards and Alan have agreed to extend his service as president for an indefinite time.”
Learn more about the announcement
John Manning named next provost
His seven-year tenure as Law School dean noted for commitments to academic excellence, innovation, collaboration, and culture of free, open, and respectful discourse.
Learn more about Provost Manning
Harvard Law School Dean John Manning named interim provost
John Goldberg to serve as interim dean.
Learn more about the interim provost
Helena Foulkes and Lindsay Chase-Lansdale to lead Overseers
Helena Buonanno Foulkes and P. Lindsay Chase-Lansdale will lead the Board of Overseers.
Learn more about new leaders
Two new Corporation members
Kenneth C. Frazier and Joseph Y. Bae to join governing board.
Learn more about the members
New Overseers, Alumni Association directors elected
Five alumni have been elected as new members of Harvard University’s Board of Overseers and six as directors of the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA).
Learn more about the new members
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President
Alan M. Garber leads Harvard as 31st President of the University.
Visit the Office of the President
Visit the Office of the President
Office of the Provost
The Office of the Provost, led by Provost John F. Manning, manages changes in University-wide policies and practices.
Visit the Office of the Provost
Visit the Office of the Provost
School leadership
Harvard’s Schools are led by officers and deans, who are responsible for Harvard’s academic programs and curricula.
Explore the officers and deans
Explore the officers and deans
Harvard Corporation
The Harvard Corporation, also known as the President and Fellows of Harvard College, is the smaller of Harvard’s two governing boards. Chartered in 1650, the Corporation exercises fiduciary responsibility with regard to the University’s academic, financial, and physical resources and overall well-being. It consists of the President, the Treasurer, and other members known as Fellows.
Learn more about the Harvard Corporation
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Board of Overseers
The Board of Overseers is the larger of Harvard’s two governing boards. Established in 1642, the Board of Overseers is made up of Harvard University alumni.
The Board typically gathers five times per year and is tasked with a number of essential duties, including directing the visitation process, which is the primary means for periodic external assessment of Harvard’s Schools and departments. The goal of these assessments, conducted through the Board’s various committees, is to ensure that Harvard remains true to its charter as a place of learning. The Board also provides counsel to the University’s leadership on priorities, plans, and strategic initiatives.
New members of the board are elected each spring by Harvard degree holders (excluding officers of government or instruction at the University and members of the Corporation).
Learn more about the Board of Overseers
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New Members of Harvard Corporation
The Harvard Corporation will welcome two new Fellows on July 1, Sylvia Mathews Burwell ’87 and Michael S. Chae ’90.
Read the statement
Garber to lead Harvard beyond 2026-27 academic year
“Our progress has made me prouder than ever to be part of the University — and determined to see us through this uniquely challenging period in our long history.”
Read more about the announcement
Update on President Garber
“I am very pleased to write today with the news that the governing boards and Alan have agreed to extend his service as president for an indefinite time.”
Learn more about the announcement
John Manning named next provost
His seven-year tenure as Law School dean noted for commitments to academic excellence, innovation, collaboration, and culture of free, open, and respectful discourse.
Learn more about Provost Manning
Harvard Law School Dean John Manning named interim provost
John Goldberg to serve as interim dean.
Learn more about the interim provost
Helena Foulkes and Lindsay Chase-Lansdale to lead Overseers
Helena Buonanno Foulkes and P. Lindsay Chase-Lansdale will lead the Board of Overseers.
Learn more about new leaders
Two new Corporation members
Kenneth C. Frazier and Joseph Y. Bae to join governing board.
Learn more about the members
New Overseers, Alumni Association directors elected
Five alumni have been elected as new members of Harvard University’s Board of Overseers and six as directors of the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA).
Learn more about the new members