The following announcement was released by the Harvard University Corporation on Nov. 28. Also printed here is a statement that I have made as medical spokesman for the President and University. I have great confidence in Provost Carnesale's ability to lead the University during this time. I look forward to President Rudenstine's prompt and complete recovery, and his return from leave. He is suffering from severe fatigue and exhaustion.
Diagnostic studies are in progress.
In his absence, the Provost of the University, Albert Carnesale, will serve as Acting President. The entire Harvard community wishes him a speedy and complete recovery. We are eager to have him back with us. With Provost Carnesale serving as Acting President, we know that the University will continue to have the benefit of strong leadership in the interim. My clear desire would have been to continue to work uninterruptedly with my colleagues at Harvard.