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

Harvard Management Company names Stephen Blyth new president and CEO

Stephen Blyth succeeds Jane L. Mendillo at Harvard Management Company.

Harvard endowment rises to $36.4 billion

After a 15.4 percent investment return, the losses sustained in the 2008 financial crisis are nearly recouped.

Harvard education school's $250-million capital campaign

Harvard aims to “learn to change the world” at a moment of crisis and promise in schooling.

Harvard arts sciences deanship endowed

The Edgerleys’ campaign gifts recognized

Times columnist Nicholas Kristof speaks with Harvard president Drew Faust

The Harvard president touches on key issues in higher education.

Harvard Campaign Exceeds $4.3 Billion

A robust first year of public fundraising

Harvard design school’s $110-million capital campaign

Local and global ambitions for "grounded visionaries" in architecture, landscape design, and urban planning

Harvard faculty on climate change

Further faculty-administration communications—and actions on other campuses

Harvard Public Health School receives $350-million gift

A transformational gift undergirds a global health agenda.

Harvard changes employee health benefits

The University asks employees to assume more of their health care costs.