At Harvard University, the title of University Professor is the institution's most distinguished professorial post,[1] and is conferred upon a select group of 25 tenured faculty members whose scholarship and other professional work have achieved exceptional distinction and influence.
[2] Established in 1935, this position enables scholars to work across disciplines and at any of Harvard's schools.
[2] The number of University Professors has increased over time, made possible by new endowed gifts to the university.
In 2006, there were 21 University Professors.
[3] As of 2022[update], the total has risen to 25 University Professors.