University Finances
Reporting on Harvard’s budget, endowment, and financial strategy.
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences Appoints a New Finance Dean
Warren Petrofsky joins at a crucial moment when the FAS is dealing with a $350 million deficit.
Can Price Transparency Reduce Healthcare Spending?
Economists question whether price transparency can reduce healthcare spending.
Grad Students Call on Harvard to Remain Neutral in Union Bid
The rally culminates a year of activism in favor of student unionization.
Harvard Business School Klarman Hall
Harvard Business School’s expansion proceeds, amid debate about capitalism.
Harvard’s Science and Engineering Complex in Allston Wins BRA approval
The 556,850-square-foot building is described as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
by Laura Levis
Summaries of early-spring news from Harvard
Action against sexual assault, the Law School drops its shield, “Faculty Deans” now lead the Houses, and more
by John S. Rosenberg , Jonathan Shaw , Marina N. Bolotnikova , Laura Levis
In letter, Faust responds to congressional endowment queries
A letter from President Faust details endowment restrictions, management plans, and other nuggets.
Harvard capital campaign nears $6.5-billion goal
Now comes the harder part: fulfilling under-funded priorities.
Harvard spring 2016 news briefs
Shirley Tilghman on the Corporation, Jane Yellen at Radcliffe, encouraging entrepreneurs, aiming at endowments, and more
Harvard Kennedy School campus construction
Building capacity, literally, at the public-policy campus
Graduate School Doubles Paid Time Off for Student Parents
The annnouncement comes amid a movement to form a graduate student labor union.