Harvard University has made an influential appointment by naming John Manning as its new permanent provost, a role that puts him in charge of overseeing academic policies at one of the world’s leading institutions. This position, considered the second-most powerful leadership role at the university, underscores Harvard’s commitment to a diverse range of legal thought and scholarship.
John Manning’s legal pedigree is extensive and distinguished. A graduate of both Harvard College and Harvard Law School, he has had an illustrious career that includes work in the Justice Department and clerkships with US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and Judge Robert Bork of the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. His extensive experience in federal courts and administrative law adds a significant level of expertise to his new role. For more details on his career and impact, visit The Federalist Society’s commentary.
Manning also brings a wealth of academic experience to the table, having been a longtime faculty member at both Harvard and Columbia law schools. His appointment has been observed with interest across the legal community, given his conservative leanings and previous endorsement by the right-leaning Federalist Society, which referred to him as “the real deal” when he was appointed as dean of Harvard Law School.
His new role as provost is expected to influence not just Harvard’s academic policies but potentially the broader landscape of legal education and scholarship. For further information on this appointment, visit Bloomberg Law.