University News
Harvard Endowment Increases 4.3 Percent to $40.9 Billion
In a year of tepid returns for universities, Harvard Management Company reports 6.5 percent gain on investments.
by John S. Rosenberg
A Year of “Good Progress”
Senior fellow William F. Lee on the University’s priorities during President Lawrence S. Bacow’s first year
by John S. Rosenberg
What They Earned
The University discloses top employees’ pay in its annual tax filing.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
University People
Transitions, appointments, and honors
Accelerating Innovation
Robust licensing revenue and corporate alliances boost translational research.
by Jonathan Shaw
Can MOOCs Predict the Future of Online Education?
Harvard and MIT experiences suggest a more constrained vision for massive free courses.
by Jonathan Shaw
FAS: Faculty and Fisc
A growing, and more scientific, professoriate and a budget breakthrough
by John S. Rosenberg
Accelerating Medical Research
A $200-million gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation paves the way.
by John S. Rosenberg
Surplus Surprise…and the Endowment’s Evolution
A survey of the University’s annual financial report
by John S. Rosenberg
Allston Land Company Leads Harvard Commercial Development
New organization, management focus efforts for “enterprise research campus.”
by John S. Rosenberg