University Finances
Reporting on Harvard’s budget, endowment, and financial strategy.
Jack Reardon and Walter Cabot, Remembered
Plus, veteran higher education leader Thomas Ehrlich reflects on university curricula for his 70th reunion
by Primus VI
HGSE announces new teacher training program for undergraduates
With the largest gift in the school’s history, and $14.5 million in hand, the undergraduate program will launch next fall.
Cherry Murray, dean of engineering and applied sciences school, to step down
Led school during period of rapid growth—and huge ambitions
Harvard faculty for divestment hold public forum, meet privately with Faust
In a private meeting with University leaders and a public forum, faculty group pushes for divestment.
Harvard to develop undergraduate concentration in theater, dance, and media
Harvard College plans a theater, dance, and media concentration.
Harvard Kennedy School Dean David Ellwood steps down
The Harvard Kennedy School’s leader will conclude his service at the end of the academic year.
Harvard Kennedy School campus expansion
An ambitious expansion and reconfiguration goes before Cambridge planners.
$24-Million HSPH Gift supports research into metabolic diseases such as diabetes
Gift establishes the Ülker Center for Nutrient, Genetic, and Metabolic Research.
Harvard Management Company names Stephen Blyth new president and CEO
Stephen Blyth succeeds Jane L. Mendillo at Harvard Management Company.
Harvard endowment rises to $36.4 billion
After a 15.4 percent investment return, the losses sustained in the 2008 financial crisis are nearly recouped.
Harvard education school's $250-million capital campaign
Harvard aims to “learn to change the world” at a moment of crisis and promise in schooling.