Alan Garber to Lead Harvard University Until 2027

Garber, initially appointed as interim president, will now serve a full term following Claudine Gay's resignation.

Harvard plans to search for Garber's successor in late spring or summer of 2026.
Garber has held multiple faculty appointments and served as Harvard's provost for over a decade.
Former president Claudine Gay resigned amid allegations of plagiarism and controversial testimony.
Garber's tenure comes during a period of significant campus activism and division.
Two task forces have recommended actions to address antisemitism and other biases at the university.