Alan Garber to Continue as Harvard President Past 2027

Garber Granted An ‘Open-Ended Runway’ With Term Extension

When Harvard elevated Alan M. Garber ’76 from interim president in August 2024, it gave him three years — time to stabilize the University, manage fallout from Claudine Gay’s resignation, and reset the presidency for a successor. Now, Harvard’s governing boards have erased the clock.

Harvard President Alan Garber to Stay ‘Indefinitely’

Harvard University president Alan Garber acknowledges applause from students during Commencement exercises at Harvard University in May 2025. Photo: Brian Snyder via Reuters Connect Harvard University will retain Alan Garber as president for an “indefinite” period, the Harvard Corporation announced on Tuesday in a statement which commended the leadership and presence of the man who has led the institution through a cascade of controversies aroun…

Harvard extends president Garber’s tenure amid Trump administration pressure

Move signals confidence in Alan Garber's leadership amid challenges for Harvard, including political pressure from Trump administration, tensions over campus protests, and financial strains - Anadolu Ajansı

Alan Garber to continue as Harvard president past 2027

Two years after Claudine Gay resigned, Harvard extends her successor’s presidency

Alan Garber will continue as Harvard University’s president indefinitely, according to an email sent by the Harvard Corporation on Monday.