University Finances

Reporting on Harvard’s budget, endowment, and financial strategy.

Harvard Layoffs Continue, with More to Come

In the wake of federal government actions, several Harvard schools and institutes are cutting costs.

by Jonathan Shaw

Yale's Endowment Performance Edges Harvard's

Yale reported sharp losses, but narrowly bested Harvard's results--preserving a large margin of long-term superior investment performance.

FAS’s Financial Hole: A Little Less Deep

Dean Michael D. Smith details hard-won budget improvements--and the challenges remaining.

Yale Capitulates

Eli President Richard C. Levin signals deeper endowment losses and spending cuts. What are the implications for Harvard's finances?

Endowment Value Declines 29.5% as Investment Return Is Negative 27.3%

Harvard Management Company's annual report quantifies the punishing decline in the value of the University's endowment.

Finding a New Footing

An update on the University's economic situation

Katherine Lapp Named Executive Vice President

University of California EVP succeeds Edward C. Forst '82.

"Resizing," before "Reshaping"

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences tackles a massive budget crisis.

"Thank You, Alumni"

Reunioners and seniors of 2009 give the University a welcome assist.