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.

by John S. Rosenberg

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.

Harvard endowment rises 11 percent

Harvard Management Company reports positive results, following the sharp decline in fiscal year 2009.

Faculty retirements, a HUCTW contract, and hospital aid to Harvard Med School

Waiting to hear about faculty retirements; a new HUCTW contract; and a cash infusion for the Medical School from its affiliated hospitals

Harvard and union reach new contract

A two-year contract would increase staff members' compensation.

Moody's explains Harvard and university financial crises

How high-return endowment policies and increased debt led to liquidity crises--at Harvard and elsewhere

Harvard Management Company compensation, investments

Harvard Management Company refines its compensation system, and aims to gain more advantageous terms for assets managed externally.