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.
President Drew Faust on Harvard issues
Early in the fall term, Drew Faust reviews Harvard’s improved finances, University governance, scientific misconduct, and other issues.
Princeton's strong endowment returns
The Tigers top the Crimson (not to mention the Elis and the Cardinal).
Harvard annual financial report released
A year of planned decreases in revenue, expense savings, and movement toward greater liquidity
Faculty of Arts and Sciences proceeds toward a capital campaign
Dean Michael D. Smith outlines financial gains, academic progress, and emerging ambitions as the pace of planning for University fundraising accelerates.
Stanford's 2011 endowment report outpaces Harvard, Yale
A rate of return and endowment growth much higher than Harvard's and Yale's
Yale endowment rises modestly
The New Haven Ivy's results reflect an investment strategy heavily weighted toward real assets and private equity.
Faust on Harvard, Hauser, Peretz, and other news
In an “Opening Year Dialogue” with former ABC news anchor Charlie Gibson, the president airs her views on a wide range of University issues.
Harvard fundraising holds steady at $596 million
Despite the economic turmoil, philanthropy remains nearly level, and the number of donors rises.
Columbia's endowment returns best Harvard's
The New York Ivy's endowment strategy yields a stronger result than Harvard's.
President Drew Faust on Harvard
President Faust on the state of the University, with the financial crisis now in the rearview mirror.