There have been recent news reports on the resignation last fall of Ronald Thiemann as Dean of the Divinity School.

The University released the following statement: "Last fall, information was brought to President Rudenstine's attention bearing on Dean Thiemann's continued capacity to serve as Dean. President Rudenstine met immediately with Dean Thiemann. They agreed that it would be in the best interests of the Divinity School for the Dean to resign. In light of Harvard's policy to treat personnel matters as confidential, the University has no further comment at this time."