Inauguration events for Claudine Gay, Harvard’s 30th president, will take place on Sept. 29 in Tercentenary Theatre. All members of the Harvard community are invited to attend the afternoon ceremony. More details will be made available as planning progresses.

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Meet Harvard’s next president

Harvard names Claudine Gay 30th president

 An experienced leader with a bedrock commitment to free inquiry, a deep appreciation for diverse voices, and a dedication to creating opportunities for others.

‘I love this place’

Claudine Gay will lead the institution that inspired her from the beginning, with a core belief in the infinite possibility of Harvard.

Exuberant response after Harvard names Claudine Gay 30th president

 On campus and beyond, the rise of a “natural leader” was cause for celebration. Faculty, students, and staff alike greeted Gay’s election as Harvard’s next leader with emphatic joy and praise.