Presidential Search
Too Harvard To Fail
As Faust’s tenure draws to a close, some donors, alumni, and industry experts say Harvard should choose a leader with a healthy Rolodex and financial acumen.
Bridge Over the River Charles
Whether or not Harvard’s next president holds an engineering degree, SEAS and its role in Harvard’s future will constitute a central part of their tenure.
John Harvard Goes to Washington
Come June, Faust's successor will need to continue to advocate for American higher education on a national stage.
Students Debate Qualities, Priorities of Next President at Forum
Students from schools across Harvard spent two hours debating the ideal qualities and priorities of the University’s next president.
Students Promote Computer Science Professor for Harvard Presidency
Some students are launching an online campaign in an unconventional effort to promote Computer Science professor Margo I. Seltzer ’83 as a possible candidate for Harvard's presidency.
'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.
Bacow Tells Alumni Search Remains in Preliminary Stage
Presidential search committee member Lawrence H. Bacow told a group of Latino alumni and student leaders that the committee is still gathering input for the search.
Faust Will Abstain from Presidential Search
As members of Harvard’s highest governing boards scour the globe for her replacement, outgoing University President Drew G. Faust said she will largely stay out of the process.
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.
Social Science Chairs Meet with Presidential Search Committee Representatives
Chairs from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences discussed their preferences for a presidential candidate, but agreed not to bring up names of specific candidates for the job.
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.
Expanding The Search
The search committee’s first priority must be the qualifications of the candidate. Broadening the search to untraditional places, however, may indeed provide a more competitive pool.
In Presidential Search, Calls for Diversity
Over the course of four centuries, Harvard has seen presidents of many stripes. But to date, all have been white. And, until current University President Drew G. Faust, male.
Students Named to Presidential Search Advisory Committee
Third-year Law student Jyoti Jasrasaria ’12 will chair the 18-member committee, which includes at least one representative from each of Harvard’s 12 degree-granting schools.
Presidential Search Remains in ‘Information-Gathering Mode’
The search for Harvard’s next president remains in “information-gathering mode” and has not yet discussed individual candidates, according to members of the committee leading the search.
Professors, Staff Named to Presidential Search Advisory Committee
Harvard moved one step closer to naming its next president Tuesday when it unveiled the membership of two committees that will advise the search for University President Drew G. Faust’s successor.
Harvard May Quietly Turn to Outside Firms in Presidential Search
As it solicits advice from students, professors, and alumni about who should be Harvard’s next president, the search committee may also turn to executive search firms.
Three Overseers Named to Search Committee
In an email Tuesday, the Corporation's senior fellow also solicited suggestion for “individuals you believe warrant serious consideration as possible candidates,” and listed a series of criteria the selection committee is considering.
In Gazette Remarks, Lee Offers Clues to Presidential Search
What does the head of Harvard's presidential search committee want in the University's next leader? We analyzed a recent interview to find out.
The Harvard Corporation, Explained
The Harvard Corporation—along with three members of the Board of Overseers—will choose the University's next president. Here’s a look at what the Corporation is, who sits on it, and what it does.
Corporation and Three Overseers Will Lead Presidential Search
All twelve members of the Harvard Corporation and three members of the Board of Overseers will sit on the committee to replace University President Drew G. Faust.
As Harvard Gears Up for Presidential Search, Past Efforts Shed Light on Process
While Harvard will conduct the process from behind closed doors, its past presidential searches shed light on how one of the world’s most prestigious schools will choose its next leader.
Undergrads Seek Role in Presidential Search
The leaders of the Undergraduate Council requested an expanded student role in the search for University President Drew G. Faust’s successor.