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 Endowment $41.9 Billion on 7.3 Percent Investment Return
Harvard Management Company reports a 7.3 percent return on endowment investments.
Michael Kremer Departs for the University of Chicago
Development economist pulls up roots.
Harvard Fall Pandemic Uncertainties
In volatile circumstances, plans are upended and remade.
Harvard Top Earners
The annual report details administrators’ and endowment investment managers’ compensation.
How Harvard Handled the 1918 Flu Pandemic
Fall semester interrupted, a century ago
by Matteo Wong
Nancy Coleman Dean Harvard Continuing Education
A new leader for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ large extension operation
Choices challenges facing Harvard approaching fall
The choices and challenges facing the University and the Harvard community
Harvard Will Guarantee Staff Pay and Benefits Past June 28
“[W]e will not be pursuing any furloughs or layoffs of our employees at this time,” executive vice president Katie Lapp wrote in an email.
Harvard fall coronavirus decisions
The factors influencing the fall semester—and beyond
Harvard professional schools move online, endowment distribution decreased
…and the endowment distribution is decreased, as the College completes its plans.