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.
Dining Hall Workers Move Toward Strike Next Week
Wages, health benefits, and year-round work are at issue.
Harvard Endowment Appoints N.P. Narvekar CEO
Columbia’s endowment head takes the reins as Harvard struggles to improve lagging investment performance.
Harvard Endowment Declines $1.9 Billion
A negative investment return and annual spending reduce the endowment’s value 5.1 percent.
Harvard dining hall workers vote to strike
After protracted negotiations, Harvard dining hall workers vote to strike.
Harvard renovates Allston basketball arena
A mid-course change in Allston yields renovated basketball facilities.
Harvard Capital Campaign $7 Billion
University donors set a new higher-education standard—and fundraising continues.
Private Universities Must Recognize Graduate-Student Unions, NLRB Rules
The National Labor Relations Board ruling overturns prior law—and Harvard’s own position.
Harvard fall semester schedule
Harvard bestirs itself for the fall term.
Harvard Medical School names George Daley dean
Stem-cell scientist to lead school.
How Harvard might explain itself to the world
How Harvard might better explain itself to faculty, friends, and the world at large