Haverford's 14th president will be president of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Friends:
I am writing to let you know that I will be leaving Haverford this summer to become the president of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Although my time at Haverford has been relatively brief, my experience here has been profound, and I hope that my contribution has been meaningful. Haverford is for me an institution of exceptional integrity and unparalleled commitment to providing the finest undergraduate education imaginable. My admiration for this community, my respect for its values, and my friendship with so many of you has only deepened over my time here. It is with no small amount of reluctance that I give up the opportunity to continue our important work together. However, as an art historian with a lifelong interest in museums, I am drawn to the singular opportunity to play a leadership role at the Met. The time is right for me and my family to make this change, which also means that I will be leaving higher education.
It has been an honor to participate in the work of this college and to contribute what I can to our strategic plan and the other goals we have pursued during my presidency. Our community has accomplished a great deal.
Howard Lutnick, Chair of the Board of Managers, will be contacting you shortly with news about Haverford's path forward. I am supremely confident that, given this community's commitment to working together in common cause, Haverford will continue on our positive trajectory.
I look forward to working together through this academic year, and to following the work of this great college in the years ahead with gratitude and admiration. My family and I have greatly enjoyed being a part of this community and living on the campus. We are deeply appreciative of the kindnesses extended to us and of the many friendships we have made.
