University News

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

House Committee Subpoenas Harvard Over Tuition Costs

The University must turn over all requested materials related to tuition and financial aid by mid-July. 

by Tamara Evdokimova

Harvard Faces Endowment Tax

The new law imposes a levy on investment income for the first time.

by John S. Rosenberg

Strengths—and Warning Signs

After another surplus, cautions about the University’s future financial constraints

by John S. Rosenberg

Taxing Matters

Congressional tax bills aim at universities’ endowment income.

by John S. Rosenberg

Kennedy School’s Campus Makeover

Unveiling the fruits of the capital campaign

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Priscilla Chan Grants $12 Million for Public Service

A grant for Phillips Brooks House

by John S. Rosenberg

Endowments: The Specter of Taxation

Harvard and other private universities are in Republicans’ sights.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Finances: Strengths and Warning Signs

A large surplus last year—but cautions about the future

by John S. Rosenberg

Health Benefits to Cost 3.8 Percent More

Growth in Harvard healthcare costs moderates. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

“Disappointing” Endowment Returns-and a Protracted Restructuring

CEO N.V. Narvekar assesses Harvard Management Company’s most recent fiscal-year performance, and the road ahead.

by John S. Rosenberg

Peer Schools Outperform Harvard’s Endowment

More evidence that fiscal 2017 returns were “disappointing”

by John S. Rosenberg