Harvard Ramps Up Fundraising as Research Cuts Deepen

This week in the battle between Harvard and the Trump administration 

by Nina Pasquini

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences Freezes Faculty Hiring

Dean Gay outlines near-term actions—and “the definition of a hard problem” facing the FAS.

by John S. Rosenberg

How Harvard’s Professional Schools Will Cope with the Economic Crisis

Deans articulate their diverse faculties’ divergent priorities (and problems)—plus an MIT perspective

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Announces Salary, Hiring Freezes and Other Spending Cuts

University belt-tightening announced, plus further information on the Faculty of Arts and Sciences—and higher education

by John S. Rosenberg

The Campus, Quieted

The sudden dispersal from Cambridge and Boston, Commencement postponed, and the looming financial consequences

by John S. Rosenberg

The Financial Fallout

Barely a decade after the 2008 crisis and Great Recession, new challenges loom. An early assessment of the University’s strengths this time

by John S. Rosenberg

The Black…and the Red

An analysis of the annual financial report, and of Harvard Management Company’s transformation

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Explores Slavery Connections Further

The president announces a $5-million initiative.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Reports a $298-Million Surplus and Details Endowment Changes

The University discloses a sixth consecutive budget surplus—and details enormous changes in the endowment.

by John S. Rosenberg

A Middling Year

The endowment rises to $40.9 billion in a year of more modest investment returns.

by John S. Rosenberg

FAS Dean’s Academic Priorities—and Financial Constraints

Claudine Gay’s annual report to the faculty outlines broad goals—and challenging circumstances.