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.
by Jonathan Shaw
Peer Schools Outperform Harvard’s Endowment
More evidence that fiscal 2017 returns were “disappointing”
by John S. Rosenberg
Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ Debt Deal
The dean’s annual report provides financial details on House renewal, the faculty census, and a new inequality initiative.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Endowment Increases Modestly to $37.1 Billion During Early Stages of Overhaul
A “disappointing” 8.1 percent investment return, while the long-term transformation of the management company proceeds
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard President Drew Faust to Step Down in 2018
An expected transition, as the University’s twenty-eighth president plans to conclude her service.
by John S. Rosenberg
Graduate-Student Unionization
The status of a contested election
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Harvard Discloses Leaders’ Compensation
Federal tax filing reports detail an unusual year for Harvard Management Company—and President Faust.
by John S. Rosenberg
Cranes Crescendo
Still more construction projects on tap
by John S. Rosenberg
Graduate Admissions in Lower Gear
Financial pressures force the faculty to trim doctoral admissions.
by John S. Rosenberg
Allston Ambitions
The Business School dean is bullish on engineering and data-science collaborations, and online learning.
by John S. Rosenberg
Graduate-Student Squeeze
Harvard limits stipend increases to 1.5 percent for the next academic year.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova