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 endowment prospects

How have Harvard's investments fared?

Harvard Management Company president Jane Mendillo steps down

Harvard Management Company’s president steps down, as the endowment faces new challenges.

Harvard senior financial management changes

The Corporation’s senior financial leadership changes.

Harvard College admissions, business school center, endowment compensation

Harvard Business School’s Chao Center, College admissions, endowment managers’ compensation, and more

Harvard’s Business, Dental, Divinity, and Government Schools raise funds

Fundraising launches for the Business, Dental, Divinity, and Kennedy Schools

Harvard divestment controversy

The temperature rises as students, faculty members, and administrators disagree on University investments in fossil-fuel producers.

Harvard Management Company's Mendillo Departs

The endowment manager's president and CEO to step down

Seth Klarman gives Harvard Business School naming gift for new building

Gift from Seth Klarman, M.B.A. ’82, and Beth Klarman funds project.

Harvard treasurer Paul J. Finnegan

Paul J. Finnegan to succeed James F. Rothenberg in senior financial role