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

Kick-Starting Harvard House Renewal

Glenn Hutchins ’77, J.D.-M.B.A. ’83, co-chair of FAS campaign, makes a $30-million gift.

Hard Bargaining

Harvard and its largest union in protracted negotiations on wages and health benefits

A Victory—and a Campaign

In the dean's annual report for 2012, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences achieves a budget goal—and sketches its ambitions

The Endowment Eases

In a year of flat investment returns, the endowment declines as distributions support Harvard University operations

Arts and Sciences: Better Budget, Burgeoning Ambitions

Dean Michael Smith's annual report to the faculty

Stanford, Yale Endowments Outperform Harvard

Modestly stronger investment results at peer institutions

Endowment Value Declines to $30.7 Billion on Flat Investment Return

Harvard Management Company reports on a challenging year.

Endowment Outlook: Less Robust Results?

Early reports may preview more subdued Harvard investment returns

Faculty Finance Frustrations

In a fiscally constrained era, faculty-administration tensions arise.

Paul J. Finnegan ’75, M.B.A. ’82, Elected to Harvard Corporation

Governance reforms begun in 2010 progress further