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.
More tumultuous Harvard labor relations
A strike, negotiations, and a vote on wages, benefits, and union recognition
Averting Strike, Janitors Reach Contract Agreement
Averting a second campus strike this semester
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.
What’s in the New Dining Workers’ Contract?
The new contract involves compromises from both Harvard and the dining workers’ union.
University and Dining Workers Reach Tentative Agreement
The union has achieved its main goals: a $35,000 income and stable healthcare costs.
Jeremy Lin Gives Harvard $1 million for aid, arena
NBA player (and alumnus) Jeremy Lin gives $1 million for financial aid and Lavietes renovation.
Harvard health benefits up 7 percent in 2017
Harvard continues to contend with rising medical bills.
Harvard Endowment Declines $1.9 Billion
Investment losses and distributions for the budget reduce the assets by $1.9 billion.
Harvard Medical Dean, Humanities Honorands, and More
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.