Claudine Gay’s Inauguration
Claudine Gay’s Inauguration
Join us in celebrating Harvard’s 30th president and explore nearly four centuries of leadership at the University.

Meet our president
Claudine Gay talks about her vision for the presidency, what she’s learned from students, and the best concert she’s ever been to.
A celebration to remember
Look back on all the fanfare and insightful moments from President Gay’s inauguration.

All of Harvard celebrates
Harvard students, faculty, staff, and alumni congratulate President Claudine Gay on her inauguration.
Read MoreConnecting with the community
Explore more photos from the inauguration ceremony
Past inaugurations
Larry Bacow
“It is up to us to leave our country and our world a better place tomorrow than it is today.”
Drew Faust
“It is a time to reflect on what Harvard and institutions like it mean in this first decade of the 21st century.”
Lawrence Summers
“[W]e will—and we should—be judged not by what we have, but by what we do …”
Presidential pop quiz
Test your knowledge of Harvard’s presidential history.
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