University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Five Questions with Willy Shih
A Harvard Business School professor unpacks the economics of semiconductors.
Landmark Newsstand May Close
Out of Town News has opted not to renew its lease, the Harvard Crimson reports.
Dean Outlines FAS’s Financial Straits
Dean Michael D. Smith outlined for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences the severe challenges—as much as a $200-million shortfall in revenue—looming in the next year as the endowment declines in value.
Endowment Issues: Each School's Exposure
Each Harvard unit is exposed to declining endowment values, but to different degrees; the schools' exposures are detailed, using University data, and FAS's dean writes to his faculty about an unprecedented financial squeeze.
"Harvard Is Not Invulnerable" to Shocks: Faust's Sober Financial Message
President Drew Faust today e-mailed a letter to faculty, students, and staff, highlighting the "extraordinary turbulence still roiling the world’s financial markets and the broader economy."
University Endowments: The Gathering Storm
A look at Harvard’s reliance on endowment income to fund academic operations; the news from other academic institutions; and the composition of the endowment
Probing Policing
Recent complaints about the Harvard University Police Department have prompted a special presidential review committee charged with improving the department’s relationship with the community.
Morning Prayers: All Creatures
President Drew Faust delivers a homily at Morning Prayers on the importance of environmental stewardship.
In the Black
A summary of the Harvard University Financial Report for fiscal year 2008
Coming Out at Harvard
The Harvard Gay and Lesbian Caucus celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary.
Brevia
Short takes on recent news at Harvard