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Bridget Terry Long serves as the Saris Professor of Education and Economics at Harvard Graduate School of Education and holds the prestigious title of Harvard University Distinguished Service Professor. A faculty member since 2000, she served as Dean of HGSE from 2018 to 2024, leading major initiatives including the master's program redesign, pandemic-era remote education transition, and launch of HGSE's first online master's degree.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Economics, Harvard University (2000)
- M.A. in Economics, Harvard University
- A.B. in Economics with Certificate in Afro-American Studies, Princeton University
Long's research focuses on critical educational pathways, particularly the transition from high school to higher education. She develops and evaluates evidence-based interventions targeting financial aid effectiveness, college savings behaviors, FAFSA completion, and student persistence. Her work bridges economic theory with practical policy solutions to address systemic inequities in educational access and attainment.
As a leading policy influencer, Long has testified before U.S. Senate Committees and state governmental bodies. She chairs MDRC's Board of Directors, serves on the Red Sox Foundation Board, and was founding Board Member of Axim Collaborative. Her leadership extends to national advisory roles including Chair of the National Board for Education Sciences during the Obama administration.
Her major honors include:
- Peter H. Rossi Award from APPAM
- Spencer Foundation Mentor Award
- Robert P. Huff Golden Quill Award
- Membership in three national academies
Long has secured substantial research funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, U.S. Department of Education, and National Science Foundation. She maintains active engagement through executive education programs including Crisis Leadership in Higher Education and Higher Education Finance for Academic Leaders, with the next session scheduled for February 2026.
