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

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

Harvard financial report: strengths and warning signs

After another surplus, cautions about the University’s future financial constraints

by John S. Rosenberg

Congress considers taxing endowment income

Congressional tax bills aim at universities’ endowment income.

by John S. Rosenberg

Dean George Daley’s vision for Harvard Medical School

One year into his deanship, George Daley shares his vision for Harvard Medical School.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Kennedy School campus makeover

Unveiling the fruits of the capital campaign

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Chan Zuckerberg grant for Harvard public service

A grant for Phillips Brooks House

by John S. Rosenberg

Taxing university endowments

Harvard and other private universities are in Republicans’ sights.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard reports budget surplus amid worries

A large surplus last year—but cautions about the future

by John S. Rosenberg