Harvard's Interim President Alan M Garber Takes Over

Following the resignation of former President Claudine Gay, Harvard University's chief academic officer, Alan M. Garber, has been appointed as the interim president. Garber, an economist and physician, has been praised for his extensive experience and collaborative leadership style. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard and an M.D. from Stanford, and has been serving as Provost at Harvard since 2011. Garber's appointment comes in the wake of controversies surrounding Gay's handling of antisemitism on campus and allegations of plagiarism. The Harvard Corporation expressed confidence in Garber's ability to guide the university during this interim period, citing his broad knowledge and incisive judgment. In response to previous criticisms of Harvard's initial statement regarding the Israel-Hamas war, Garber acknowledged the need for a more proactive approach and supported a subsequent clarifying statement issued by Gay. Despite previously being considered for the role of Harvard President in 2017, Garber has expressed contentment in his position as the Provost. The Harvard Corporation has stated that Garber will serve as interim president until a permanent replacement is appointed.