Harvard Corporation
Rubenstein Discusses Philanthropy, Failure at Business School
David M. Rubenstein, a member of the Harvard Corporation, discussed his non-linear path to private equity, outlined his philanthropic vision, and ruminated on past failures at a Harvard Business School event Monday.
Charles P. Slichter, Longtime Corporation Fellow, Dies at 94
Family and friends remember Slichter is for his award-winning physics research, and his sense of humor, sage advice, love of people, and talent for teaching.
Corporation To Fill Open Seat After Bacow Assumes Presidency
The Harvard Corporation—the University’s highest governing body—will soon have an open seat on their 13-member board.
Preparing to Vacate Mass. Hall, Faust Promises A Smooth Hand-off
Faust will wrap up several initiatives from her presidency over the next few months while Bacow learns the ropes of the top job.
Hiding in Plain Sight
Harvard’s soon-to-be 29th president strolled into Loeb House the morning of his confirmation unnoticed and under the radar.
The Bacow Era Begins
Lawrence S. Bacow will become the 29th president of the country’s oldest University at a time when higher education is under siege.
The External Edge
Some analysts say a president from outside the University would bring a fresh point of view and might be better able to navigate federal scrutiny while wielding global clout.
Experts Say Search Committee Likely Interviewing Candidates
“Less than 20 [candidates], they definitely should be doing candidate interviews,” said John Assunto, a managing partner of a search firm.
Corp. Weighs Indigenous, Environmental Concerns in Shareholder Report
Harvard voted on a number of new shareholder proposals in 2017 related to indigenous rights, criminal background checks, and divestment from fossil fuels, according to an annual shareholder responsibility report released Tuesday.
Social Group Sanctions To Stay
After more than a year of turmoil—student protest, Faculty outcry over lack of involvement, multiple committee reviews, and backlash from social groups—the Harvard Corporation voted to keep the College's sanctions and put an end to the debate.
Faust Says Sanctions Decision Not a Threat to Presidential Power
Some said the Corporation’s vote strongly limits the next president’s authority to revise the sanctions if they wish, though Faust disagreed.
College Will Debut Plan to Enforce Sanctions Next Semester
Khurana said he is aware students may be confused about the policy and that he hopes to clear up the uncertainty as soon as possible.
With Monday Vote, Corporation Abruptly Ends Governance Debate
Thirteen Corporation members jetted into Cambridge, stepped into sleek black cars, and were chauffeured to Loeb House to vote to maintain Harvard’s penalties.
Faust Unveils Sanctions Decision to Muted Faculty Response
Ultimately, a proposal on advanced standing drew more argument at Tuesday’s meeting than the fate of the College’s unprecedented penalties against single-gender groups.
Lee Says Harvard’s Next President Likely to Keep Sanctions
Harvard’s next president will likely keep the College’s penalties on members of single-gender social groups largely unaltered, William F. Lee ’72 said last week.
Pres. Search Committee Nears 'Phase Two'
The committee tasked with selecting Harvard’s next president will begin “phase two” of the search—winnowing a list of nearly 700 unique nominations—by the end of December.
Search Committee Has Talked to Hundreds, Lee Says
Harvard’s presidential search committee has met with hundreds of people and received about 1,500 emailed submissions in their outreach efforts thus far, according to William F. Lee ’72.
'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.
Corp. Sets Minimum Endowment Distribution Amid Financial Constraints
The Harvard Corporation has voted to allow schools to take capped amounts of money out of the endowment for the next three fiscal years in an effort to insulate budgets from fluctuations in Harvard’s investment returns.
Recalling Secrecy and Stealth, Faust Recounts Presidential Search
Harvard’s presidential searches are famous for their secrecy, as the search committee endeavors to fend off national media scrutiny and Crimson reporters in pursuit of a scoop.
Loeb House
The Harvard Corporation typically meets at Loeb House seven or eight times each academic year.
Presidential Search Committee Convenes Behind Closed Doors
As they left Loeb House on an unseasonably warm Monday morning, several search committee members declined to comment on the subject of Sunday’s meeting.
In Presidential Search, Corporation Likely to Regularly Consult Faculty
If history is any indication, faculty on the committee advising the search for Harvard’s next president will be involved until the very end of the search, while students will play a far more limited role.