Welcome to the Office of the President
"With the support, advice, and help of the Harvard community, my focus during this interim period will be on advancing our mission and helping to heal and strengthen a University that I cherish."
More about Interim President Alan GarberStrengthening Our Community
“Rededicating ourselves to free inquiry and expression, in a climate of inclusion and a spirit of mutual respect, has never mattered more.”
Advancing Knowledge
“We are an institution that strives for the highest levels of excellence in academic endeavors. My hope is to be able to help us advance even more rapidly in the core mission.”
Recent News
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Total Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse crossed Mexico, the U.S., and Canada on April 8, bringing millions of North Americans a striking celestial spectacle.
Read MoreOpen Inquiry and Academic Freedom
Announcement of The Open Inquiry and Constructive Dialogue Working Group and the Institutional Voice Working Group.
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Garber emphasizes ‘critical collaboration’ in U.K. visit
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‘Harvard Dialogues’ taps power of respectful debate
University Leadership Updates
John F. Manning, the Morgan and Helen Chu Dean and Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, will serve as Harvard’s interim provost.
The power of scientific exchange
Interim President Garber kicked off his first international trip as interim Harvard president with a visit to the University of Cambridge