Who Is Alan Garber, Harvard’s Interim President? – Beragampengetahuan

Alan M. Garber, an economics expert and medical professional who acts as Harvard’s provost and lead academic officer, is set to take the position as the university’s interim president.

On Tuesday, The Harvard Corporation lauded Dr. Garber as “an eminent and comprehensive scholar.” The Corporation expressed their gratitude for having someone with Alan’s extensive experience, sharp judgment, partnership-driven approach, and notable in-depth understanding of the institution to push critical matters forward and guide the university through this temporary period.

Dr. Garber, who assumed the role of provost in 2011, was awarded a Ph.D. in economics at Harvard and is an M.D. alumnus of Stanford. He is affiliated with the Association of American Physicians, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the National Academy of Medicine.

Former Harvard president and ex-Treasury secretary, Lawrence H. Summers, conveyed via an email that Dr. Garber is an exemplary choice for interim president, considering his widespread likability, admiration, and respect.