University News

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

Harvard Layoffs Continue, with More to Come

In the wake of federal government actions, several Harvard schools and institutes are cutting costs.

by Jonathan Shaw

The FAS and SEAS Campaign Co-Chairs

Harvard’s fundraising leaders for arts and sciences and engineering and applied sciences

“At Harvard...”

President Drew Faust’s campaign address

Liftoff

The Harvard Campaign's $6.5-billion goal and priorities

Bill Gates at Harvard

An unconventional undergraduate's College years, and the birth of the personal-computer software industry

The Endowment Rises

Investment gains and asset growth after a down year

Endowment Value Rises to $32.7 Billion

Harvard Management Company earns 11.3 percent investment return, reversing prior-year result

Liftoff

Details and analysis of the $6.5-billion Harvard Campaign

Crimson Celebration

Alumni artists Charlie Albright and Courtney B. Vance at the campaign festivities

Harvard Unveils $6.5-Billion Capital Campaign

“Quiet-phase” gifts and pledges total $2.8 billion