List of provosts of Harvard University

The provost of Harvard University is the second-highest-ranking official at Harvard University after the President and typically the university's chief academic officer.[1] The current provost is John Manning, who has served since 2024.[2]

List of provosts of Harvard University

The provost position was established at Harvard in 1945 and abolished in 1953 after the resignation of its sole officeholder, Paul Herman Buck. It was later re-established in 1992 by Harvard president Neil Rudenstine.

No. Picture Name Took office Left office
1 Paul Herman Buck 1945 1953
2 Jerry Green 1992 1994
3 Albert Carnesale 1994 1997
4 Harvey V. Fineberg 1997 2001
5 Steven Hyman 2001 2011
6 Alan Garber 2011 2024
7 John F. Manning 2024 present

References

  1. ^ "The Year of Provost Garber | News | The Harvard Crimson". www.thecrimson.com. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
  2. ^ "John Manning '82 Will Serve as Harvard's Next Permanent Provost | News | The Harvard Crimson". www.thecrimson.com. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
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