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
FAS Narrows Its Budget Chasm
…but more hard work remains to be done.
Endowment Returns, Endowment Management: Straws in the Wind?
UPDATED. Other institutions’ endowment results—and further budget cuts—suggest the challenges facing Harvard Management Company and the University.
FAS Reduces Deficit, but Gap Remains “Huge”
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences lessens its budget problem, but an $80-million financial shortfall remains.
Harvard Headlines: Hasty Pudding Picks Timberlake, Helen Molesworth Departs, and More
UPDATED. Our roundup also includes news of a gift from Carlos Slim, a favorable ranking of Harvard's value among colleges, and an audit by the IRS.
Further Financial Fallout
The Harvard University Financial Report for fiscal year 2009 documents losses not previously detailed.
"Two Radically Different Worlds"
Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith presents his annual report.
Libraries on the Edge
The University's financial crisis is exacerbating existing problems in expanding, coordinating, and technologically improving the collections.
FAS Slightly Loosens Purse Strings
A bit of breathing room for compensation, graduate students, and the library system.
Allston Development on Ice
The University will halt construction on its Allston science complex, and—significantly—revisit plans for campus development more broadly.
Faculty Retirement Incentives Unveiled
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences and four professional schools offer incentives for senior professors to plan their retirements.