University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
News Briefs
Penny Pritzker elected senior fellow, climate-change investments, Allston expectations, undergraduate academics, and the reformed tenure track
Presiding during the Pandemic
President Bacow on pandemic and academic Harvard
by John S. Rosenberg
President Bacow on Harvard in the Months Ahead
Perspectives on the pandemic, continued academic progress, finances, governance, and more
by John S. Rosenberg
On Firmer Footing
Robust financial results despite the pandemic, and historic endowment returns
by John S. Rosenberg
The Faculty Faces Its Future
Better results than expected during the pandemic, and a sweeping effort to plan for academic improvements
by John S. Rosenberg
After the Pandemic’s Peak
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ annual report portrays a good foundation for its academic future.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Endowment Increases $11.3 Billion to $53.2 Billion, and University Operations Yield $283-Million Surplus Despite Pandemic
A 33.6 percent return on endowment investments, as expense controls and donor support buoy the budget in an unprecedented year
by John S. Rosenberg
Penny Pritzker Gives $100 Million for New Economics Facility
Landmark support for an eminently strong department
by John S. Rosenberg
The Art of the Dean
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences leader’s plans before and beyond the pandemic
by John S. Rosenberg
edX Exit
Harvard and MIT sell to a for-profit company, and pursue their mission with a new model.
by John S. Rosenberg , Jonathan Shaw