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How the University is meeting the moment by strengthening the Harvard community, fostering open dialogue, and advancing knowledge in service to society

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Supporting Our Community

The University is continuing to build upon recent actions to ensure that Harvard offers an environment in which all members of our community feel welcome and can thrive. This includes empowering presidential task forces to combat antisemitism and anti-Israeli bias, as well as anti-Muslim, anti-Arab, and anti-Palestinian bias, providing new and expanded resources for student safety and wellbeing, and reaffirming the rights and responsibilities that balance Harvard’s dual commitment to free expression and mutual respect.

Welcome Message from President Garber Q&A with President Garber Combating Antisemitism & Anti-Israeli Bias Combating Anti-Muslim, Anti-Arab, & Anti-Palestinian Bias Resources in Times of Crisis Protecting Against Online HarassmentCampus Use RulesUpdate on University Rights and Responsibilities
Memorial Hall

Report Shows Harvard in Solid Financial Position

The University reported a budget surplus, along with robust endowment performance, and pointed to investments made throughout fiscal year 2024 in key mission-focused areas in its annual financial report.

Finance Leader Q&A
Read the Report
Co-chairs Eric Beerbohm and Tomiko Brown-Nagin

Open Inquiry Working Group Release Recommendations

Co-chairs of Harvard's Open Inquiry and Dialogue Working Group release report outlining recommendations on how the University can nurture and reinforce a culture of open inquiry, constructive dialogue, and the free exchange of ideas.

Co-Chair Q&A

Promoting Civil Discourse, Dialogue, and Education

Alison Simmons and Noah Feldman

When Should Harvard Speak Out?

The co-chairs of Harvard’s Institutional Voice Working Group discuss a new report that provides guidance for whether and when the University should make official statements about global events.

Co-Chair Q&A
Institutional Voice FAQ

Advancing Academic Excellence

President Alan Garber

Harvard President Alan Garber

Alan M. Garber, who will serve as Harvard’s president through the 2026-27 academic year, has been interim president since January and was previously its longest-serving provost. "We believe in the value of knowledge, the power of teaching and research, and the ways that what we do here can benefit society. Those commitments matter today more than ever."

Meet President Garber
Presidential Statements

Harvard University Leadership and Governance

By charter, Harvard has two governing boards that perform the essential roles ordinarily associated with a board of trustees. Together, the Harvard Corporation and the Board of Overseers help to shape the University’s agenda and assure that Harvard remains true to its mission.

Learn About the Harvard Corporation Learn About the Overseers

A Conversation with College Deans

Harvard College Dean Rakesh Khurana PhD '98, Dean of Undergraduate Education Amanda Claybaugh PhD '01, and Dean of Students Thomas Dunne explore campus life today, discussing intellectual vitality, academic freedom, and civil discourse during a recent webinar.