University Finances
Reporting on Harvard’s budget, endowment, and financial strategy.
Harvard’s Endowment, Donations Rise—but the University Runs a Deficit
The annual financial report signals severe challenges to come.
Harvard 2012 endowment return trails Stanford, Yale
Modestly stronger investment results at peer institutions
2012 Harvard endowment results:value declines to $30.7 billion, return flat
Harvard Management Company reports on a challenging year.
Harvard endowment investment returns more subdued than previous two fiscal years
Early reports may preview more subdued Harvard investment returns
Harvard faculty-administration tensions over personal financial planning
In a fiscally constrained era, faculty-administration tensions arise.
Harvard governance reform Paul Finnegan elected
Governance reforms begun in 2010 progress further
Committees reshape Harvard governance
Charters for the senior governing board’s new centers of expertise and oversight
Stanford sets fundraising record as Harvard plans campaign
Fundraising results set new record as Harvard plans capital campaign.
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences 2011 deficit
Harvard's largest faculty narrows its deficit, but faces continuing financial challenges.
Harvard's $130-million deficit in 2011
The University, still adjusting to the financial crisis, incurs a $130-million deficit and pursues both savings and new revenues.
Harvard Arts and Sciences financial results 2011
Lessened endowment funding, pressure on tuition, and remaining deficits