Harvard Names Conservative Legal Scholar as Permanent Provost
Briefly

In announcing John F. Manning as the new permanent provost, Harvard's president described him as the right person for the moment in which we find ourselves.
Mr. Manning has been the university's interim provost since March and is known for his diplomatic temperament, having overseen a working group on institutional voice.
Their appointments appear to be an attempt at stability after the university’s first Black president resigned under heavy criticism for her handling of protests.
Manning's engagement with students during his time as dean of Harvard Law School earned him plaudits, suggesting his ability to connect with the university community.
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