Office of the Dean
“Our mission here at Harvard Chan School is simple, but profound: We aim to build a world where everyone can thrive.”
— Andrea Baccarelli, MD, PhD, Dean of the Faculty
677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Community Messages
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Our shared values
To the Harvard Chan community: As I read this thoughtful message from Interim President Alan Garber, one sentence resonated with me above all. Speaking of the need to strengthen the…
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Dreaming big
To the Harvard Chan community: I was both thrilled and humbled to step into the Dean’s Office this morning and begin my tenure. It is an honor to lead this…
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What unites us
Dear Members of the Harvard Chan School Community, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what unites us. Earlier this year, we completed work on new vision and mission statements…
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Welcome back, Andrea!
Dear Members of the Harvard Chan School Community, I am absolutely delighted that we will be welcoming Andrea Baccarelli back to our community in his new role as Dean of…
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Resources and support in a difficult moment
Dear Members of the Harvard Chan School Community, This has been a deeply difficult time for many in our community. Reverberations from the attack on Israel and the intensifying conflict…
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Celebrating an historic inauguration
Dear Members of the Harvard Chan School Community, Tomorrow is a special day for Harvard, as we officially mark the inauguration of Claudine Gay as the University’s 30th president. I…
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Welcome back!
Dear Members of the Harvard Chan School Community, I am thrilled to welcome you back for a new academic year! The start of the fall semester always brings a special…
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Academic freedom, inclusivity, and belonging
Dear Members of the Harvard Chan School Community, I had the pleasure of welcoming our wonderful incoming students yesterday as we kicked off Orientation Week. I shared with them some…
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Nurturing a culture of engagement
Dear Members of the Harvard Chan School Community, I am delighted that the first task I undertook as interim dean was welcoming scores of new students to campus this morning…
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Message from Dean Michelle Williams
Dear Members of the Harvard Chan Community, It feels bittersweet to type these words for the last time as your Dean. As you know, I am stepping down at the…