Presidential Search
Super Tuesday Reax
Resident Fellows at the Institute of Politics shared reflections and predictions on the 2020 race during a Super Tuesday watch event.
Ten Stories That Shaped the 2010s
The past decade at Harvard has been anything but boring. The University witnessed a bevy of challenges — cheating scandals and financial troubles, lawsuits and strikes. Here, The Crimson takes a look back at stories that defined Harvard over the past ten years.
President Bacow Takes Office
Considered to be the man for the moment with his decades of experience in higher education, Bacow takes charge at a time when Harvard finds itself subject to a slew of of lawsuits, a new endowment tax imposed by D.C. lawmakers, and criticism that the University only caters to America’s elite.
Ten Stories That Shaped 2018
2018 was a momentous year for Harvard. As the University welcomed its 29th president Lawrence S. Bacow, it struggled with numerous challenges including lawsuits alleging discrimination, accusations of sexual harassment levied at prominent affiliates, and an "unprecedented" endowment tax. As the year comes to an end, The Crimson examines the ten stories that most defined 2018.
With Home-Cooked Salmon, The Bacow Era Begins
The reins to the nation’s oldest university changed hands Sunday over plates of salmon — grilled by Harvard's 29th president Lawrence S. Bacow for its 28th, Drew G. Faust.
Q&A with Harvard President-elect Lawrence Bacow
Incoming Harvard University President Lawrence S. Bacow answers questions during the official press conference Sunday afternoon.
Searching for Harvard's 29th President
A brief primer on the search for the 29th President of Harvard University.
Lawrence Bacow to Serve as Harvard's Next President
Harvard Corporation member Lawrence S. Bacow will serve as the University’s 29th president.
A Woman with a Social Impact: Tracy P. Palandjian ’93
In her late 30s, Tracy P. Palandjian ’93 had an awakening—while working at a management consulting firm, she began to search for something greater than herself.
Lee and Bacow
Harvard President-elect Lawrence S. Bacow and Senior Fellow of the Harvard Corporation William F. Lee '72 embrace at the press conference announcing Bacow's selection.
Bacow Inauguration Set for October
Lawrence S. Bacow, Harvard’s 29th president, will be inaugurated into his new role in a ceremony filled with centuries-old traditions on Oct 5.
Corporation To Fill Open Seat After Bacow Assumes Presidency
The Harvard Corporation—the University’s highest governing body—will soon have an open seat on their 13-member board.
UC Reps Allege Lack of Student Input in Presidential Search
Multiple members of the Undergraduate Council alleged Harvard did not adequately take student input into account in its recently completed presidential search at a Council meeting Monday.
Bacow Will Be Oldest Individual to Assume Presidency
At 66, incoming University President Lawrence S. Bacow will be the oldest president ever to begin a term at Harvard’s helm.
Faculty Search Advisory Group Pushed For Bacow
Several faculty members on a committee advising the presidential search team suggested Lawrence S. Bacow for the top job.
Preparing to Vacate Mass. Hall, Faust Promises A Smooth Hand-off
Faust will wrap up several initiatives from her presidency over the next few months while Bacow learns the ropes of the top job.
Lawrence Bacow
University President Lawrence S. Bacow speaks at the press conference announcing his selection.
Undergraduates Ponder No. 29
Harvard undergrads hurriedly googled the words “Lawrence Bacow” and scoured his Wikipedia page for answers.
Faculty Optimistic About President-elect Bacow
Faculty across disciplines praised incoming University President Lawrence S. Bacow following the Sunday announcement he will succeed current President Drew G. Faust.
Bacow: The Searcher-Turned-Candidate
In some ways, Bacow’s time in academic roles—especially administrative ones—echoes that of Harvard’s current University President Drew G. Faust.
Lawrence S. Bacow
Lawrence S. Bacow at the conference to announce the next president of Harvard College.