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 ...

The New York-based Ford Foundation, a significant funder in Detroit, has named Heather Gerken, dean of Yale Law School, as its next president.

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

Heather Gerken will be the 11th president of the Ford Foundation, chair of the board of trustees Francisco Cigarroa announced yesterday. Gerken will take over the role from Darren Walker, who ...

" Heather Gerken brings a wealth of experience working across the philanthropic and legal sectors that will only help sharpen the Ford Foundation's operations and grantmaking," said Dr. Francisco ...

Senate Republicans managed to secure exactly enough votes today to pass the party’s marquee bill to slash taxes and social ...