Karin Oberg named senior vice provost for faculty - Harvard Gazette

"Karin is a widely admired faculty member whose excellent judgment and efforts to nurture academic excellence have already made a difference at Harvard. I am eager for even more members of our community to benefit from her experience and skills. I have no doubt that she will excel in her new position."

"As senior vice provost for faculty, Öberg will serve as Harvard's central leader for faculty affairs, coordinating University-wide efforts to recruit and retain outstanding scholars, help advance their research and teaching, and support their work-life balance."

"I believe that a flourishing faculty, free to pursue academic excellence, is at the heart of Harvard's mission. I am deeply honored and excited at the opportunity to serve the University and support the next generation of scholars in this new role."

Karin Öberg, a renowned astrochemist and respected faculty member at Harvard, has been appointed as the University's senior vice provost for faculty. In this role, she will lead University-wide faculty affairs, coordinating efforts to recruit and retain outstanding scholars, advance their research and teaching, and support work-life balance. She will also collaborate with schools, deans, and relevant offices to coordinate reviews of academic appointments. Öberg succeeds Judith D. Singer, who is retiring after 18 years of service. University leadership praised Öberg's excellent judgment, commitment to academic excellence, and institutional contributions, expressing confidence in her ability to excel in this position.

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