Lawrence Bacow

Lawrence Bacow is an American academic leader and lawyer, known for serving as the president of Tufts University from 2001 to 2011 and later as the president of Harvard University, a position he held from 2018 until 2023. He is recognized for his efforts to enhance educational access, improve university governance, and promote interdisciplinary research. Bacow has a background in economics and law, holding degrees from Lincoln College, Oxford, and Harvard Law School. His leadership emphasizes innovation in higher education and a commitment to public service and global engagement.