Presidential Search
Ten Stories That Shaped 2022
In 2022, Harvard saw a multitude of transitions. The school finally lifted most of its last Covid-19 mandates and held in-person Commencement ceremonies for not one, not two, but three Harvard College classes. Across the top ranks of Harvard’s leadership, familiar faces exited the stage, including University President Lawrence S. Bacow, who will be succeeded by Claudine Gay, the first person of color and second woman to be named to Harvard’s top post. Here, The Crimson looks back at the 10 stories that shaped 2022 at Harvard.
Claudine Gay Makes History as First Black Harvard President
Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Claudine Gay made her second historic first on Thursday when Harvard announced her selection as the University’s 30th president — the first person of color to hold the role.
In Photos: Claudine Gay Named Harvard's 30th President
After a five-month search, Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Claudine Gay was announced as Harvard's 30th president at a press conference on Thursday.
Who is Claudine Gay, Harvard’s Next President?
Before Claudine Gay was tapped as Harvard’s first president of color Thursday, she already made her mark as a scholar and the leader of Harvard's flagship faculty.
‘A Great Day for Harvard’: Many Faculty Confident in Gay’s Appointment to Top University Post
After Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Claudine Gay was announced as Harvard’s 30th president Thursday afternoon, faculty members shared their optimism for her tenure, pointing to her leadership through the pandemic as evidence of her readiness for the role.
Audience at Claudine Gay President Announcement
Harvard Graduate School of Education Dean Bridget T. Long, center, and other audience members cheer as Dean of the Faculty Claudine Gay is announced as Harvard's next president.
How Harvard’s Presidential Search Committee Landed On Claudine Gay
The search committee, led by Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny S. Pritzker ’81, considered more than 600 nominations over the span of just five months, making it the shortest Harvard presidential search in almost 70 years.
Claudine Gay Remarks
Claudine Gay was announced as the 30th president of Harvard at a Smith Center event on Thursday afternoon. She will succeed Lawrence S. Bacow, pictured in the foreground alongside his wife, Adele F. Bacow.
Claudine Gay Addresses Crowd at President Announcement
Claudine Gay was announced as Harvard's 30th president just after 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
Claudine Gay Greeted As Next President
Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Claudine Gay was announced as Harvard's 30th president Thursday afternoon in the Smith Campus Center.
Claudine Gay Speaks to Crowd in Smith Center
Claudine Gay will serve as the 30th president of Harvard University.
First on Claudine Gay’s To-Do List: Picking Four New Deans
As Gay prepares to take over in Massachusetts Hall in July 2023, she is set to face the same challenge as her predecessor of filling a leadership role that oversees a key domain of the University.
Claudine Gay Welcomed as Harvard's Next President
Claudine Gay will serve as the 30th president of Harvard University.
President Claudine Gay Gives Address
Claudine Gay will serve as the 30th president of Harvard University.
Penny Pritzker '81 Introduces Claudine Gay as Harvard's 30th President
Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny S. Pritzker '81 speaks at the Smith Campus Center on Thursday.
Claudine Gay to Serve as Harvard's 30th President
Claudine Gay will become Harvard University’s 30th president, the school announced Thursday, ending a swift five-month search process that will elevate a person of color to lead America’s oldest academic institution for the first time in its history.