University Finances

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

Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences Appoints a New Finance Dean

Warren Petrofsky joins at a crucial moment when the FAS is dealing with a $350 million deficit.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard president Drew Faust in perspective

Drew Faust’s presidency in perspective

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard new Corporation members Overseer leaders

New Corporation members and  Overseers’ leaders

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

Grad-student unionization, sexual assault, and more

Grad-student unionization, sexual assault, and more

Harvard fundraiser Tamara Rogers stepping down

As vice president, she directed the historic multibillion-dollar Harvard Campaign.  

by John S. Rosenberg

Congress taxes Harvard, other endowments

The new law imposes a levy on investment income for the first time.

by John S. Rosenberg