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

Health Benefits to Cost 7 Percent More

Harvard continues to contend with rising medical bills.

by John S. Rosenberg

The Endowment Ebbs

Investment losses and distributions for the budget reduce the assets by $1.9 billion.

by John S. Rosenberg

Brevia

Medical School dean, humanities and sciences honorands, and an app for thriving at Harvard

Dining-hall Workers’ Strike Begins

The union demands a year-round living wage and affordable health insurance. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Dining Hall Workers Move Toward Strike Next Week

Wages, health benefits, and year-round work are at issue. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

N.P. Narvekar Appointed New Harvard Management Company Leader

Columbia’s endowment head takes the reins as Harvard struggles to improve lagging investment performance.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Endowment Decreases by $1.9 Billion on Negative Investment Returns

A negative investment return and annual spending reduce the endowment’s value 5.1 percent.

by John S. Rosenberg

Dining Workers’ Deadline

After protracted negotiations, Harvard dining hall workers vote to strike. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

New Look for Lavietes

A mid-course change in Allston yields renovated basketball facilities.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Capital Campaign Crosses $7-Billion Mark

University donors set a new higher-education standard—and fundraising continues.

by John S. Rosenberg