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