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Senior Fellow Houghton announced earlier this week that he would be stepping down from the six-person Harvard Corporation—the University??s highest governing body—at the end of the academic year...
...weekend, Faust added another item to her list of “firsts”: taking a whirlwind tour of South Africa and Botswana, Faust became the first Harvard president to travel to Africa. Landing in Johannesburg after 24 hours in transit, Faust took a fleeting overview of the University??s expanding presence in the continent—several HIV/AIDS research partnerships, a long-standing fellowship program, and a pool of about 1,000 alumni in South Africa to schmooze...
...presence of the president overseas benefits the University??s relationship with foreign governments and universities in ways that are difficult to quantify, officials say. As much as Faust may learn about the University??s research projects from touring laboratories, for instance, the spotlight shone upon the research centers themselves during her visit alone helps them to thrive...
Outside the country, the Harvard brand remains an undiminished symbol of intellectual achievement, and the president’s interest in international University partnerships serves as part subtle flattery and part a sign of commitment and respect. Faust’s international presence evinces that the University??s top echelons take Harvard’s overseas projects seriously...
Faust’s visits also help to build alumni communities abroad. Through the University??s international connections, faculty in Cambridge have more opportunities to collaborate with foreign universities, students receive exposure to research and internship opportunities abroad, and international alumni remain involved with the University...