University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Trump Administration Appeals Order Restoring $2.7 Billion in Funding to Harvard
The appeal, which had been expected, came two days before the deadline to file.
On Harvard governance and management
On University governance and management
Lee elected Harvard Corporation member
A successor to departing Senior Fellow James R. Houghton
Harvard reboots its planned expansion in Allston
With construction on its huge science facility in Allston halted, Harvard reconsiders its planned expansion there.
Harvard Corporation senior fellow James R. Houghton to retire
James R. Houghton, senior fellow of Harvard’s senior governing board, will step down on June 30.
Harvard FAS narrows budget chasm
…but more hard work remains to be done.
Harvard endowment prospects
UPDATED. Other institutions’ endowment results—and further budget cuts—suggest the challenges facing Harvard Management Company and the University.
Harvard Arts and Sciences faculty pares deficit
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences lessens its budget problem, but an $80-million financial shortfall remains.
Timberlake and Hathaway snag Pudding pots, Carlos Slim gift, IRS audit, and more
UPDATED. Our roundup also includes news of a gift from Carlos Slim, a favorable ranking of Harvard's value among colleges, and an audit by the IRS.
Harvard financial losses extend beyond the endowment
The Harvard University Financial Report for fiscal year 2009 documents losses not previously detailed.
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences annual decanal report
Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith presents his annual report.