Who Is Harvards Interim President Alan Garber?

Harvard University, an institution synonymous with academic excellence, has appointed Dr. Alan M. Garber as its interim president. Dr. Garber, an esteemed economist and physician, currently holds the position of provost and chief academic officer at Harvard.

In an official statement released by the Harvard Corporation on January 2, 2024, Dr. Garber is hailed as “a distinguished and wide-ranging scholar.”

The Corporation expressed gratitude for having someone of Alan’s caliber to guide the university through this interim period. Described as possessing broad and deep experience, incisive judgment, a collaborative style, and extraordinary institutional knowledge, Dr. Garber is deemed well-suited to carry forward key priorities.

Dr. Alan M. Garber assumed the role of provost in 2011, contributing significantly to Harvard’s academic landscape. His multidisciplinary background includes a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard and an M.D. from Stanford.

This unique combination of skills positions him as a leader with a comprehensive understanding of both the economic and medical facets of academia.

His academic contributions extend across various departments, holding positions such as the Mallinckrodt Professor of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School, Professor of Economics in the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Professor of Public Policy in the John F. Kennedy School of Government, and Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management in the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

While Dr. Garber was reportedly a contender for the role of Harvard’s 29th president in 2018, Lawrence S. Bacow assumed the position. Dr. Garber expressed contentment in serving as the provost during a 2022 interview with the Crimson, emphasizing his happiness in the role.

With a distinguished career marked by scholarly achievements, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to academic excellence, Dr. Garber stands as a beacon of guidance for Harvard University.

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