Harvard University’s longtime provost will take over as interim president after Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday following weeks of backlash over House’s damning testimony about antisemitism on campus — and multiple accusations of plagiarism in her academic work.
The Harvard Corporation confirmed that physician and economist Alan Garber will replace Gay on an interim basis while the school searches for a new leader.
The organization said a search for a new leader will begin “in the near future” and “will include extensive engagement and consultation with the Harvard community going forward.”
The Post has reached out to Garber for comment.
Gay announced his resignation on Tuesday, writing in a statement: “It is with a heavy heart but with deep love for Harvard that I am writing to share that I will be stepping down as president.
“[I]It has become clear that it is in Harvard’s best interest for me to resign so that our community can weather this moment of extraordinary challenge by focusing on the institution rather than any individual.”
Gay served the shortest tenure in school history, lasting just six months and one day. He was the first black leader of the nation’s most prestigious university.
Alan Garber will take over for Claudine Gay when Harvard’s president steps down on Tuesday. The Harvard Corporation described the academic as “a distinguished and wide-ranging scholar.” Harvard University’s Gay announced his resignation on Tuesday, making his presidency the shortest in the elite school’s history at just six months and two days. Reuters
Garber’s ‘regret’ over Harvard statement on Israel-Hamas war
In November, Garber told the Harvard Crimson that he “regretted” the Ivy League’s earlier statement about the Israel-Hamas war that had caused a bitter divide on campus.
“Our goal is to make sure our community is safe, secure and feels well supported – and that first statement didn’t do that,” he told the school paper.
He said the antisemitism crisis on campus is the most “serious” he has faced since joining Harvard.
“In my view, there is nothing serious for the University like this – I even include Covid in that,” he said.
“Society is immediately divided, and that’s not true for every crisis we face,” he said of the conflict that began after Hamas’s October 7 surprise attack on Israel.
“It’s a combustible situation, and one where a lot of people are sad.”
Garber told the Harvard Crimson in November that he “regrets” the Ivy League’s earlier statements about the Israel-Hamas War that had caused bitter divisions on campus. Getty Images
After the war broke out, a student on campus was surrounded by pro-Palestinian supporters who shouted “shame” at the young scholar.
Harvard also saw initial admissions drop 17%, with nearly 2,000 fewer students applying for a coveted spot at the Ivy League institution this year than last year.
Who is Alan Garber?
Garber, described by the Harvard Corporation as a “distinguished and wide-ranging scholar,” joined his alma mater Harvard 12 years ago and has served in numerous roles at the institution.
including chief academic officer and teaching several subjects, such as health care policy at Harvard Medical School and economics.
Garber, right, joined the Ivy League 12 years ago, and has held many roles at the institution, including chief academic officer and teaching several subjects, such as health care policy at Harvard Medical School and economics. Boston Globe via Getty Images Garber graduated from Harvard in 1977 and received a Ph.D. in Economics in 1982 before heading to Stanford Medical School, where he graduated with research honors in 1983.
Garber received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard in 1976 and earned a master’s degree and Ph.D. in the field from the university in 1977 and 1982, respectively.
While pursuing the latter, he also enrolled at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he earned his MD in 1983.
The physician and economist became Harvard’s provost in August 2011 after teaching medicine, economics and health research and policy at Stanford for about 25 years, according to the Boston Globe.
Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns
Claudine Gay resigned on Jan. 2. AP
Here’s how we got here:
While at the California school, he founded the Center for Health Policy and the Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research. He also served as a staff physician and worked in the Palo Alto Health Care System’s Department of Veterans Affairs, according to his Harvard bio.
As Harvard’s provost, Garber oversees academic activities across the university and works directly with interschool initiatives, faculty development, research policy and international affairs, according to the university.
He also oversees the Harvard Art Museums, Harvard Libraries, Harvard University Health Services, HarvardX, the American Repertory Theater and the Arnold Arboretum.
Harvard saw initial admissions drop 17%, with nearly 2,000 fewer students applying for a coveted place at the school this year than last year. scale
Outside of his academic responsibilities, Garber is an elected member of the American Medical Association, the National Academy of Medicine, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, according to Harvard.
Garber and his wife, Ann Yahanda have four children, according to Harvard.
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