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

Janitors Reach Contract Agreement with Harvard

Averting a second campus strike this semester

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Reports Budget Surplus of $77 Million

Strong capital-campaign giving, tuition growth, and a slight increase in federal funding contribute to this year’s surplus. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

What’s in the New Dining Workers’ Contract?

The new contract involves compromises from both Harvard and the dining workers’ union. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Dining Workers to Make $35,000 Minimum Income

The union has achieved its main goals: a $35,000 income and stable healthcare costs. 

Basketball Largess

NBA player (and alumnus) Jeremy Lin gives $1 million for financial aid and Lavietes renovation.

by John S. Rosenberg

Health Benefits to Cost 7 Percent More

Harvard continues to contend with rising medical bills.

by John S. Rosenberg

The Endowment Ebbs

Investment losses and distributions for the budget reduce the assets by $1.9 billion.

by John S. Rosenberg

Brevia

Medical School dean, humanities and sciences honorands, and an app for thriving at Harvard

Dining-hall Workers’ Strike Begins

The union demands a year-round living wage and affordable health insurance. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Dining Hall Workers Move Toward Strike Next Week

Wages, health benefits, and year-round work are at issue. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova