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
edX Exit
Harvard and MIT sell to a for-profit company, and pursue their mission with a new model.
by John S. Rosenberg , Jonathan Shaw
Breaking Even in a Bleak Year?
Elements may be in place for the University’s financial recovery.
by Jonathan Shaw , John S. Rosenberg
Harvard May Avoid FY 2021 Operating Loss Despite Pandemic
Reduced expenses offset declines in revenue for FY 2021, helping Harvard avoid the layoffs that have eliminated one in eight jobs within higher education.
by Jonathan Shaw
Endowment Exposure to Fossil-Fuel Production Less than Two Percent of Assets
Harvard Management Company issues its first report on the “net-zero” greenhouse-gas emissions goal.
by John S. Rosenberg
The Financial Fallout…So Far
The pandemic—and prospects for the University and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
by John S. Rosenberg
Most Harvard Staff Will Be Remote through June 30
And other changes to Harvard’s COVID-19 workforce policies
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
“This Year Is Different…”
…prompting a different kind of Faculty of Arts and Sciences annual report.
by John S. Rosenberg
Crimson Red Ink
Harvard reports lower revenues and a loss for the year, as the pandemic’s sweeping effects begin to take hold.
by John S. Rosenberg
Fraught Fall
A semester conducted in the shadow of the coronavirus
by John S. Rosenberg
Timely Recovery
The endowment increases to $41.9 billion, and Harvard Management Company reports a 7.3 percent return on investments.
by John S. Rosenberg