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 fundraiser O’Neil A. S. Outar departs

A change in a senior Harvard fundraising role

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard’s endowment examined

Congressional inquiry reveals insights into Harvard's endowment-management costs, financial aid, and other schools' policies.

by John S. Rosenberg

Final clubs, conflicts of interest, improving writing, and more

Final-club sanctions, a new Corporation member, medical conflicts of interest, MIT capital campaign, and improving student writing

by John S. Rosenberg , Marina N. Bolotnikova , Aidan Langston

News briefs: late spring 2016

Slaves at Harvard, an early-childhood education initiative at HGSE, Air Force ROTC returns, climate change, the Extension School, and more

Chao Center Dedicated at HBS

Dignitaries help celebrate the new building’s opening day.

by Aidan Langston

Harvard appoints David M. Rubenstein to senior governing board

An orderly, future succession, from educator to investment manager, on the senior governing board

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard endowment leader Stephen Blyth on medical leave

Stephen Blyth on temporary leave of absence 

Graduate School of Education to launch early childhood initiative

The Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation’s donation is the largest in the school’s history. 

Harvard discloses senior executive compensation

The University discloses compensation for investment executives and administrators.

by John S. Rosenberg

Grad Students Call on Harvard to Remain Neutral in Union Bid

The rally culminates a year of activism in favor of student unionization. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova