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

Campaign co-chair Glenn Hutchins donates $30-million to Harvard house renewal

Glenn Hutchins ’77, J.D.-M.B.A. ’83, co-chair of FAS campaign, makes a $30-million gift.

Harvard-HUCTW tough labor negotiations

Harvard and its largest union in protracted negotiations on wages and health benefits

Harvard 2012 arts and sciences finances and ambitions

In the dean's annual report for 2012, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences achieves a budget goal—and sketches its ambitions

Harvard endowment declines on flat returns

In a year of flat investment returns, the endowment declines as distributions support Harvard University operations

Harvard arts and sciences 2012 annual report

Dean Michael Smith's annual report to the faculty

Harvard 2012 endowment return trails Stanford, Yale

Modestly stronger investment results at peer institutions

2012 Harvard endowment results:value declines to $30.7 billion, return flat

Harvard Management Company reports on a challenging year.

Harvard endowment investment returns more subdued than previous two fiscal years

Early reports may preview more subdued Harvard investment returns

Harvard faculty-administration tensions over personal financial planning

In a fiscally constrained era, faculty-administration tensions arise.

Harvard governance reform Paul Finnegan elected

Governance reforms begun in 2010 progress further