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
Endowment Overhaul
New leadership begins sweeping change, attempting to improve persistent underperformance.
by John S. Rosenberg
Washington Worries
On the agenda: challenges to endowments and philanthropy
by John S. Rosenberg
Brevia
The Law School dean steps down, graduate-student union balloting, divestment, and more
Harvard Management Company Undertakes Sweeping Change
Endowment staff to be reduced by half, and new senior personnel are appointed.
by John S. Rosenberg
Workers and Wages
A strike, negotiations, and a vote on wages, benefits, and union recognition
by Marina N. Bolotnikova , John S. Rosenberg
Janitors Reach Contract Agreement with Harvard
Averting a second campus strike this semester
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Harvard Reports Budget Surplus of $77 Million
Strong capital-campaign giving, tuition growth, and a slight increase in federal funding contribute to this year’s surplus.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
What’s in the New Dining Workers’ Contract?
The new contract involves compromises from both Harvard and the dining workers’ union.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Harvard Dining Workers to Make $35,000 Minimum Income
The union has achieved its main goals: a $35,000 income and stable healthcare costs.
Basketball Largess
NBA player (and alumnus) Jeremy Lin gives $1 million for financial aid and Lavietes renovation.
by John S. Rosenberg