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 Valued at $41.9 Billion, Up 2.4 Percent
Harvard Management Company reports a 7.3 percent return on endowment investments.
by John S. Rosenberg
Nobel Laureate Michael Kremer Relocates to University of Chicago
Development economist pulls up roots.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard’s Financial Outlook in an Unprecedented Semester
In volatile circumstances, plans are upended and remade.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Discloses Top Earners
The annual report details administrators’ and endowment investment managers’ compensation.
by Jonathan Shaw
How Harvard Handled the 1918 Flu Pandemic
Fall semester interrupted, a century ago
by Matteo Wong
Nancy Coleman Appointed Dean of Continuing Education
A new leader for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ large extension operation
by John S. Rosenberg
What to Expect
The choices and challenges facing the University and the Harvard community
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Will Guarantee Staff Pay and Benefits Past June 28
“[W]e will not be pursuing any furloughs or layoffs of our employees at this time,” executive vice president Katie Lapp wrote in an email.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
The Coronavirus Campus
The factors influencing the fall semester—and beyond
by John S. Rosenberg
Several Harvard Professional Schools Move Online for Fall
…and the endowment distribution is decreased, as the College completes its plans.
by John S. Rosenberg