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

Breaking Even in a Bleak Year?

Elements may be in place for the University’s financial recovery.

by Jonathan Shaw , John S. Rosenberg

Harvard May Avoid FY 2021 Operating Loss Despite Pandemic

Reduced expenses offset declines in revenue for FY 2021, helping Harvard avoid the layoffs that have eliminated one in eight jobs within higher education.

by Jonathan Shaw

Endowment Exposure to Fossil-Fuel Production Less than Two Percent of Assets

Harvard Management Company issues its first report on the “net-zero” greenhouse-gas emissions goal.

by John S. Rosenberg

The Financial Fallout…So Far

The pandemic—and prospects for the University and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

by John S. Rosenberg

Most Harvard Staff Will Be Remote through June 30

And other changes to Harvard’s COVID-19 workforce policies

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

“This Year Is Different…”

…prompting a different kind of Faculty of Arts and Sciences annual report.

by John S. Rosenberg

Crimson Red Ink

Harvard reports lower revenues and a loss for the year, as the pandemic’s sweeping effects begin to take hold.

by John S. Rosenberg

Fraught Fall

A semester conducted in the shadow of the coronavirus

by John S. Rosenberg

Timely Recovery

The endowment increases to $41.9 billion, and Harvard Management Company reports a 7.3 percent return on investments.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Endowment Valued at $41.9 Billion, Up 2.4 Percent

Harvard Management Company reports a 7.3 percent return on endowment investments.

by John S. Rosenberg