Graham to step down as Divinity dean
Harvard Divinity School (HDS) Dean William A. Graham announced today that he will step down at the end of this academic year. After a year’s leave in 2012-13, Graham, who is also John Lord O’Brian Professor of Divinity and Murray A. Albertson Professor of Middle Eastern Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, will return to teaching as a Harvard University Distinguished Service Professor. Graham joined the Harvard faculty more than 35 years ago. “It is a great honor to have been a part of the Divinity School community during a time of internal inquiry and renewal,” said Graham. “After nearly 10 years as dean, I feel the time is right to step aside and let new leadership shepherd the School through its next phase. I am looking forward to focusing more fully on my teaching and scholarship, which first drew me to Harvard.” “Bill Graham has been a dedicated leader...