University Finances

Reporting on Harvard’s budget, endowment, and financial strategy.

House Committee Subpoenas Harvard Over Tuition Costs

The University must turn over all requested materials related to tuition and financial aid by mid-July. 

by Tamara Evdokimova

A Middling Year

The endowment rises to $40.9 billion in a year of more modest investment returns.

by John S. Rosenberg

FAS Dean’s Academic Priorities—and Financial Constraints

Claudine Gay’s annual report to the faculty outlines broad goals—and challenging circumstances.

Harvard Endowment Increases 4.3 Percent to $40.9 Billion

In a year of tepid returns for universities, Harvard Management Company reports 6.5 percent gain on investments.

by John S. Rosenberg

A Year of “Good Progress”

Senior fellow William F. Lee on the University’s priorities during President Lawrence S. Bacow’s first year

by John S. Rosenberg

What They Earned

The University discloses top employees’ pay in its annual tax filing. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

University People

Transitions, appointments, and honors

Accelerating Innovation

Robust licensing revenue and corporate alliances boost translational research.

by Jonathan Shaw

Can MOOCs Predict the Future of Online Education?

Harvard and MIT experiences suggest a more constrained vision for massive free courses.

by Jonathan Shaw

Accelerating Medical Research

A $200-million gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation paves the way.

by John S. Rosenberg

Surplus Surprise…and the Endowment’s Evolution

A survey of the University’s annual financial report

by John S. Rosenberg