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

NEW YORK (AP) — The Ford Foundation has settled on its next leader.

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

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Yale Law Dean Heather Gerken is leaving that post to become the president of the Ford Foundation in November, the foundation announced Tuesday.

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

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.