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

N.P. Narvekar Appointed New Harvard Management Company Leader

Columbia’s endowment head takes the reins as Harvard struggles to improve lagging investment performance.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Endowment Decreases by $1.9 Billion on Negative Investment Returns

A negative investment return and annual spending reduce the endowment’s value 5.1 percent.

by John S. Rosenberg

Dining Workers’ Deadline

After protracted negotiations, Harvard dining hall workers vote to strike. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

New Look for Lavietes

A mid-course change in Allston yields renovated basketball facilities.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Capital Campaign Crosses $7-Billion Mark

University donors set a new higher-education standard—and fundraising continues.

by John S. Rosenberg

Private Universities Must Recognize Graduate-Student Unions

The National Labor Relations Board ruling overturns prior law—and Harvard’s own position.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Happy New (Academic) Year

Harvard bestirs itself for the fall term.

by John S. Rosenberg

George Daley Appointed Harvard Medical Dean

Stem-cell scientist to lead school. 

by John S. Rosenberg

Elephant and Mouse

How Harvard might better explain itself to faculty, friends, and the world at large

by John S. Rosenberg

House Renewal Gains and Challenges

Three projects in, some physical and financial assessments

by John S. Rosenberg