University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

The School of Public Health, Facing a Financial Reckoning, Seizes the Chance to Reinvent Itself

Dean Andrea Baccarelli plans for a smaller, more impactful Chan School of 2030.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Endowment $39.2 billion on 10 percent return

In a stronger year for universities’ investment returns, Harvard Management Company continues its overhaul.

by John S. Rosenberg

Brian K. Lee Harvard fundraising leader

President Lawrence Bacow fills out his new Harvard team.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Campaign raises $9.62 billion

The University reveals the results for its record-setting fund drive.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard president Drew Faust in perspective

Drew Faust’s presidency in perspective

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard new Corporation members Overseer leaders

New Corporation members and  Overseers’ leaders

Harvard endowment manager and president pay

The annual tax filing reveals details about Harvard Management Company and University officer pay.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard elects Lawrence Bacow president

Lawrence S. Bacow named Harvard’s twenty-ninth president


by John S. Rosenberg

FAS Dean Mike Smith to Step Down

Incoming president Lawrence S. Bacow will name his successor. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

New tax law boosts financial pressures

The new tax law boosts financial pressures.

by John S. Rosenberg

Development leader departs, undergraduate ed dean steps down, and more

Development leader departs, undergraduate ed dean steps down, and more