University Finances

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

Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil

The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide.

by Jonathan Shaw

Brian K. Lee Harvard fundraising leader

President Lawrence Bacow fills out his new Harvard team.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Campaign raises $9.62 billion

The University reveals the results for its record-setting fund drive.

by John S. Rosenberg

Three challenges for Harvard in Allston

Making the most of Harvard’s “ultimate option”

Harvard president Drew Faust in perspective

Drew Faust’s presidency in perspective

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard’s Governing Boards Refreshed

The University appoints new Corporation members and Overseers

Harvard endowment manager and president pay

The annual tax filing reveals details about Harvard Management Company and University officer pay.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard elects Lawrence Bacow president

Lawrence S. Bacow named Harvard’s twenty-ninth president


by John S. Rosenberg

FAS Dean Mike Smith to Step Down

Incoming president Lawrence S. Bacow will name his successor. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

New tax law boosts financial pressures

The new tax law boosts financial pressures.

by John S. Rosenberg

Development leader departs, undergraduate ed dean steps down, and more

Development leader departs, undergraduate ed dean steps down, and more