Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences faces a leadership transition as Lawrence Bobo steps down as Dean of Social Science after a leave. Economist David Cutler will continue as interim dean amidst fiscal challenges, including potential budget cuts. Bobo’s tenure saw academic progress and debates over free speech and faculty governance.Harvard Social Science dean Lawrence Bobo steps down: David Cutler to serve as interim dean through 2027
Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences faces a leadership transition as Lawrence Bobo steps down as Dean of Social Science after a leave. Economist David Cutler will continue as interim dean amidst fiscal challenges, including potential budget cuts. Bobo’s tenure saw academic progress and debates over free speech and faculty governance.
