University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Trump Administration Appeals Order Restoring $2.7 Billion in Funding to Harvard

The appeal, which had been expected, came two days before the deadline to file.

by Jonathan Shaw

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

Endowment managers' and administrators' pay released

The annual disclosure shows who earned what at Harvard Management Company and in Mass Hall.

Harvard Kennedy School Campaign Aims to Raise $500 million

Four goals outlined as school seeks $500 million

Harvard launches research center for greener buildings

An ambitious Harvard research center's quiet debut

HBS Launches Billion-Dollar Campaign

Funding an agenda of intellectual ambition, educational innovation, international reach, and more

President Faust broke ground at HBS for the new Chao Center

Family members and dignitaries broke ground for the new Chao Center at Harvard Business School.

Pershing Squares Ackman funds Harvard initiative

Hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman and Karen Ackman donate $26 million.