Heather K. Gerken, the dean of Yale Law School, will run the powerful philanthropy, known for pushing for social justice.

The Ford Foundation has announced Yale Law School Dean Heather Gerken as its next president. Gerken, a leading expert on ...

Ford Foundation, one of the nation's largest philanthropies, names dean of Yale Law School to head it. Here's why.

Students and faculty praised the Yale Law School dean’s responses to challenges and controversies and reflected on her ...

Today, Dr. Francisco Cigarroa, chair of the board of trustees of the Ford Foundation, announced that Heather Gerken will ...

Yale Law dean Heather Gerken has been announced as the Ford Foundation's new president effective November, reported Reuters.

Heather Gerken, Yale Law School’s first woman dean, is stepping down after serving as dean for eight years to become president of the Ford Foundation.

Heather Gerken, current dean of Yale Law School, will be the Ford Foundation's next president. Gerken, a constitutional law and democracy expert, succeeds Darren Walker after his 12-year tenure.

Heather Gerken will be the 11th president of the Ford Foundation, chair of the board of trustees Francisco Cigarroa announced ...