Board of Overseers
Former Board of Overseers President Defeats Incumbent in Rhode Island Gubernatorial Primary
Former Harvard Board of Overseers president Helena G. Buonanno Foulkes ’86 ousted incumbent Rhode Island Governor Daniel J. McKee by a wide margin in the Democratic Primary election Wednesday night.
Seven New Members Elected to Board of Overseers, Six as Elected Directors
Seven alumni were elected Thursday to the Board of Overseers, Harvard’s second-highest governing body, replacing nearly a quarter of the Board’s membership and capping a months-long election process for Harvard’s alumni leadership bodies.
Raymond Lohier, Sheryl WuDunn Named to Lead Harvard Board of Overseers
U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Raymond J. Lohier Jr. ’88 will serve as president of Harvard’s Board of Overseers for the 2026-27 academic year, the University announced Thursday.
Seven Candidates Set to Win Seats in Harvard Overseer Election After Burwell Corporation Appointment
Harvard alumni will elect a larger-than-usual slate of new members to the Board of Overseers this spring, reshaping nearly a quarter of the University’s second-highest governing body at a moment of mounting external pressure.
Former HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell, Blackstone CFO Michael Chae to Join Harvard Corporation
Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Matthews Burwell ’87 and Blackstone chief financial officer Michael S. Chae ’90 will join the Harvard Corporation this year, the University announced Tuesday.
Coalition For A Diverse Harvard Backs Six Candidates in 2026 Board of Overseers Race
The Coalition for a Diverse Harvard on Wednesday endorsed six candidates for the Board of Overseers ahead of the April election, in which nine nominees will compete for six seats on the University’s second-highest governing body.
Meet the Nine Candidates Running for Harvard’s Board of Overseers
Nine candidates are competing for six seats on Harvard’s Board of Overseers as the University emerges from a year of political pressure and sweeping changes on campus. The Crimson sat down with each to discuss their vision for the role.
Overseer Candidate Philip Harrison Calls Alumni Interview Guidance ‘A Shame’
Board of Overseers candidate Philip L. Harrison ’86 criticized Harvard’s recent guidelines barring alumni interviewers from discussing applicants’ race, calling the policy “a shame” and “a step backwards” that limits interviewers’ ability to fully understand prospective students.
Overseer Candidate Clive Chang Calls DEI Office Closures ‘Disappointing,’ Urges Long-Term Focus
Board of Overseers candidate Clive Chang said Harvard’s decision to consolidate its diversity, equity, and inclusion offices over the summer was “disappointing” — but argued that sustaining programming and resources mattered more than a standalone office.
Harvard Overseer Jayson Toweh Launches Bid for Georgia’s 7th Congressional District
Harvard Board of Overseers member Jayson U. Toweh announced a bid Saturday for Georgia’s Seventh Congressional District, entering a crowded Democratic primary as his six-year term on the board nears its end.
Overseer Candidate Alfredo Gutiérrez Ortiz Mena Urges Harvard to Stay ‘True To Its Mission’
Alfredo Gutiérrez Ortiz Mena said Harvard should respond to intensifying political and legal scrutiny by staying “true to its mission” — and that the University’s governing boards should focus on the institution’s long-term strength rather than advancing individual policy agendas.
Overseer Hopeful Nisha Kumar Behringer Calls for Rethink of Harvard’s Public Image
Nisha Kumar Behringer ’91 said she would push Harvard to more forcefully defend its public value — and rethink its relationship with Washington — if elected to the Board of Overseers this spring, as elite universities face mounting political and financial pressure.
Overseer Candidate Arti Garg Says Open Dialogue Key at Harvard
Arti Garg, a candidate for Harvard’s Board of Overseers, said schools like Harvard should foster open, respectful debate as conversations across ideological and political differences grow more strained on campus and beyond.
Nadine Burke Harris Backs Diversity and Equity In Bid for Harvard Board of Overseers
Nadine Burke Harris said she would continue to champion diversity and equity if elected to the Harvard Board of Overseers this April, arguing that both are central to academic excellence and well-being at the University.
Overseer Candidate Salvo Arena Says Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Are ‘Essential Pillars’ of Harvard
Board of Overseers candidate Salvo Arena said Harvard’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are “essential pillars” of the University and warned that weakening them would undermine Harvard’s standing as a leading global institution.
Overseer Candidate Teresa Clarke Pledges to Reinforce Academic Core
Teresa Clarke ’84 said she would seek to strengthen Harvard’s academic core if elected to the Board of Overseers, framing the past two years as a period of “internal reflection” that the University must now consolidate into lasting practice.
From Kentucky to Cambridge, Overseer Candidate Trey Grayson Says Pragmatism Key to Harvard-Trump Standoff
Board of Overseers candidate Trey Grayson ’94 said he would be open to a potential settlement with the Trump administration if elected in May, arguing that Harvard should remain pragmatic as it navigates mounting federal pressure.
Harvard Alumni Association Announces Board of Overseers, Elected Directors Candidates Before April Election
The Harvard Alumni Association announced a slate of nine candidates for the Board of Overseers and nine for HAA elected directors on Thursday, kicking off the election process for Harvard’s two alumni leadership bodies.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences Survey Shows Strong Support for Harvard President Garber
Nearly three-quarters of respondents approved of Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 on The Crimson’s annual Faculty of Arts and Sciences survey as he leads Harvard’s resistance to the Trump administration. Harvard’s governing boards saw improved but still negative approval ratings.
Former HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell ’87 To Lead Harvard Board of Overseers
Sylvia M. Burwell ’87 — a former United States Secretary of Health and Human Services — will serve as the next president of Harvard’s Board of Overseers, the University announced Thursday morning.
Prominent Conservative Lawyer Kannon Shanmugam To Join Harvard Corporation
Kannon K. Shanmugam ’93, a prominent appellate attorney with strong Republican ties, will join the Harvard Corporation on July 1, the University announced on Thursday.
6 New Members Elected to Harvard Board of Overseers
The newly-elected Overseers include Mark A. Edwards ’82, Nathaniel O. Keohane, Michael Rosenblatt, Anjali Sud, Courtney B. Vance ’82, and Mary Louise Kelly ’93.
Mark Carney ’87 Will Lead Canada as Prime Minister in Full Term
Mark J. Carney ’87 has defeated Conservative Party Leader Pierre M. Poilievre to remain in power as Canada’s Prime Minister securing the Liberal’s fourth consecutive mandate during a snap election on Monday.
Pritzker Says Harvard Is ‘All Over’ Supporting Students Whose Visas Were Revoked
Penny S. Pritzker ’81, the senior fellow of the Harvard Corporation — the University’s highest governing body — said the University is working to support students whose visas had been revoked by the Trump administration in its push to deport international students involved in pro-Palestine protests on Tuesday.
As Trump Waits for Harvard’s Reply, Governing Boards Meet in Harvard Square
The Harvard Corporation and the Harvard Board of Overseers — the University’s governing bodies— convened on campus over the weekend to prepare a response to the Trump administration’s $9 billion ultimatum.
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