University News

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

Harvard’s Endowment, Donations Rise—but the University Runs a Deficit

The annual financial report signals severe challenges to come.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard dining hall workers vote to strike

After protracted negotiations, Harvard dining hall workers vote to strike. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard renovates Allston basketball arena

A mid-course change in Allston yields renovated basketball facilities.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Capital Campaign $7 Billion

University donors set a new higher-education standard—and fundraising continues.

by John S. Rosenberg

Private Universities Must Recognize Graduate-Student Unions, NLRB Rules

The National Labor Relations Board ruling overturns prior law—and Harvard’s own position.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard fall semester schedule

Harvard bestirs itself for the fall term.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Medical School names George Daley dean

Stem-cell scientist to lead school. 

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard House renewal gains and challenges

Three projects in, some physical and financial assessments

by John S. Rosenberg

News briefs: summer 2016

Chao Center, a Law School alumnus as vice-presidential nominee, sexual-assault lexicon, Gen Ed transition, and more

Prospects for decline in Harvard endowment

The risk that the University’s principal revenue engine might stall

by John S. Rosenberg

Stephen Blyth resigns from Harvard endowment management

As Harvard Management Company is in transition, its CEO, who had been on medical leave, resigns.

by John S. Rosenberg