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when was the first college founded in america
Harvard University, founded in 1636, claims to be the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
who is the president of harvard university
Lawrence Bacow is the 29th President of Harvard University.
when did lawrence bacow assume office
Lawrence Bacow assumed office as President of Harvard University on July 1, 2018

Question: who is the governing body
Self-contained rewrite: who is the governing body of harvard university