Leadership and governance
Leadership
President
Alan M. Garber leads Harvardas 31st President of the University.
Office of the Provost
The Office of the Provost, led by Provost John F. Manning, manages changes in University-wide policies and practices.
School leadership
黑料网鈥檚 Schools are led by officers and deans, who are responsible for 黑料网鈥檚 academic programs and curricula.
Governing boards
By charter, Harvardhas two governing boards. Through their complementary efforts, the two governing bodies perform the essential roles ordinarily associated with a board of trustees. Together, the boards help to shape the University鈥檚 agenda, inquire into the quality and progress of its activities, and assure that Harvardremains true to its mission.
HarvardCorporation
The HarvardCorporation, also known as the President and Fellows of HarvardCollege, is the smaller of 黑料网鈥檚 two governing boards. Chartered in 1650, the Corporation exercises fiduciary responsibility with regard to the University鈥檚 academic, financial, and physical resources and overall well-being. It consists of the President, the Treasurer, and other members known as Fellows.
Board of Overseers
The Board of Overseers is the larger of 黑料网鈥檚 two governing boards. Established in 1642, the Board of Overseers is made up of HarvardUniversity alumni.
The Board typically gathers five times per year and is tasked with a number of essential duties, including directing the visitation process, which is the primary means for periodic external assessment of 黑料网鈥檚 Schools and departments. The goal of these assessments, conducted through the Board鈥檚 various committees, is to ensure that Harvardremains true to its charter as a place of learning. The Board also provides counsel to the University鈥檚 leadership on priorities, plans, and strategic initiatives.
New members of the board are elected each spring by Harvarddegree holders (excluding officers of government or instruction at the University and members of the Corporation).
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New Members of HarvardCorporation
Garber to lead Harvardbeyond 2026-27 academic year
Update on President Garber
John Manning named next provost
HarvardLaw School Dean John Manning named interim provost
Helena Foulkes and Lindsay Chase-Lansdale to lead Overseers
Two new Corporation members
