University Finances
Reporting on Harvard’s budget, endowment, and financial strategy.
Harvard’s Endowment, Donations Rise—but the University Runs a Deficit
The annual financial report signals severe challenges to come.
Taxing university endowments
Harvard and other private universities are in Republicans’ sights.
Harvard reports budget surplus amid worries
A large surplus last year—but cautions about the future
Health Benefits to Cost 3.8 Percent More
Growth in Harvard healthcare costs moderates.
Disappointing returns for Harvard endowment amid restructuring
CEO N.V. Narvekar assesses Harvard Management Company’s most recent fiscal-year performance, and the road ahead.
Peers outperform Harvard endowment returns
More evidence that fiscal 2017 returns were “disappointing”
Harvard FAS debt deal and inequality initiative
The dean’s annual report provides financial details on House renewal, the faculty census, and a new inequality initiative.
Harvard endowment $37.1 billion on 8.1 percent return
A “disappointing” 8.1 percent investment return, while the long-term transformation of the management company proceeds
Harvard President Faust stepping down 2018
An expected transition, as the University’s twenty-eighth president plans to conclude her service.
Harvard graduate-student unionization
The status of a contested election
Harvard Discloses Leaders’ Compensation
Federal tax filing reports detail an unusual year for Harvard Management Company—and President Faust.