Harvard President Resigns On Tuesday, Claudine Gay declared that she would be leaving her role as president of Harvard. Harvard’s chief academic officer, Alan M. Garber ’76, will take over as interim president immediately.
In a message to the Harvard community, Gay—the university’s thirty-first president—said, “This is not a decision I have come to easily.” She announced her excitement to collaborate with many of you who are dedicated to promoting academic achievement and acknowledged the difficulties the esteemed university faces.
Gay wrote in her note, “I believe in the promise and potential you possess. The work of the past few weeks has made it more evident that we must address the exceptional challenges of this time by directing the community’s attention to the institution rather than an individual.
Gay, a professor at Harvard since 2006, is set to rejoin the faculty there. “I have deep respect and admiration for Claudine Gay,” she said, underscoring her dedication to the community. Her entire career, including her time as president, has demonstrated her commitment to Harvard.”
New President.
Harvard’s interim president will be economist and doctor Alan M. Garber until a replacement is found. In a statement, Garber thanked Gay for her extraordinary accomplishments and her profound and unshakable dedication to the pursuit of academic excellence.
According to Garber, “We are fortunate to have Alan’s extensive and profound experience, sharp decision-making, collaborative style, and exceptional institutional knowledge to guide the university during this interim period.
As stated in the statement, extensive community participation and engagement will be a part of the presidential search process. The Harvard community acknowledged Gay’s hard work as president and her dedication to the school’s mission during a difficult period.
In her concluding remarks, Gay emphasized the value of teamwork in overcoming upcoming challenges and conveyed her profound regard and appreciation for the Harvard community. She conveyed her belief that the community would rise above the impending difficulties and create a promising future for Harvard.