University News

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

At Harvard, Mitt Romney Warns Against ‘Authoritarian’ Presidential Power

The former senator touched on polarization, tech governance, and diplomacy during a conversation at the Institute of Politics.

by Schuyler Velasco

Congress taxes Harvard, other endowments

The new law imposes a levy on investment income for the first time.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard financial report: strengths and warning signs

After another surplus, cautions about the University’s future financial constraints

by John S. Rosenberg

Congress considers taxing endowment income

Congressional tax bills aim at universities’ endowment income.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Kennedy School campus makeover

Unveiling the fruits of the capital campaign

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Chan Zuckerberg grant for Harvard public service

A grant for Phillips Brooks House

by John S. Rosenberg

Taxing university endowments

Harvard and other private universities are in Republicans’ sights.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard reports budget surplus amid worries

A large surplus last year—but cautions about the future

by John S. Rosenberg

Health Benefits to Cost 3.8 Percent More

Growth in Harvard healthcare costs moderates. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Disappointing returns for Harvard endowment amid restructuring

CEO N.V. Narvekar assesses Harvard Management Company’s most recent fiscal-year performance, and the road ahead.

by John S. Rosenberg

Peers outperform Harvard endowment returns

More evidence that fiscal 2017 returns were “disappointing”

by John S. Rosenberg