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.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard 2015 financial results

A modest surplus, research-funding worries, tuition gains, the capital campaign, and the endowment 

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Law School Launches $305 Million Campaign for Third Century

In an increasingly global context, “advancing justice” is the theme for the school’s third century.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard 2015 endowment returns lag

As a 5.8 percent return boosts the endowment to $37.6 billion, changes aim to address persistent underperformance.

by John S. Rosenberg

An update on the Harvard Campaign

An update on the Harvard Campaign

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard endowment gains and overhaul

A new nominal high value, in a year of modest returns—and new directions for the future

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard health benefits 2016

Harvard unveils details of the employee insurance plan for next year.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard public service gift

Harvard gift supports undergraduate curriculum and fellowships

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard's fall-semester agenda

Freshman convocation, Morning Prayers, and pending news on the University's agenda as the academic year begins

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard endowment modest outlook

Interpreting possible investment returns

by John S. Rosenberg