University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Layoffs Continue, with More to Come
In the wake of federal government actions, several Harvard schools and institutes are cutting costs.
Harvard Borrowing Goes Green
New debt financing includes first “green bond” offering.
News Briefs
Penny Pritzker elected senior fellow, climate-change investments, Allston expectations, undergraduate academics, and the reformed tenure track
Presiding during the Pandemic
President Bacow on pandemic and academic Harvard
President Bacow on Harvard in the Months Ahead
Perspectives on the pandemic, continued academic progress, finances, governance, and more
On Firmer Footing
Robust financial results despite the pandemic, and historic endowment returns
The Faculty Faces Its Future
Better results than expected during the pandemic, and a sweeping effort to plan for academic improvements
After the Pandemic’s Peak
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ annual report portrays a good foundation for its academic future.
Harvard Endowment Increases $11.3 Billion and University Operates at a Surplus
A 33.6 percent return on endowment investments, as expense controls and donor support buoy the budget in an unprecedented year
Penny Pritzker Gives $100 Million for New Harvard Economics Facility
Landmark support for an eminently strong department
The Art of the Dean
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences leader’s plans before and beyond the pandemic