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 treasurer Paul J. Finnegan

Paul J. Finnegan to succeed James F. Rothenberg in senior financial role

Endowment managers' and administrators' pay released

The annual disclosure shows who earned what at Harvard Management Company and in Mass Hall.

Harvard Kennedy School Campaign Aims to Raise $500 million

Four goals outlined as school seeks $500 million

Harvard launches research center for greener buildings

An ambitious Harvard research center's quiet debut

HBS Launches Billion-Dollar Campaign

Funding an agenda of intellectual ambition, educational innovation, international reach, and more

President Faust broke ground at HBS for the new Chao Center

Family members and dignitaries broke ground for the new Chao Center at Harvard Business School.

Pershing Squares Ackman funds Harvard initiative

Hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman and Karen Ackman donate $26 million.

Smith details campaign goals as tally passes $3.7 billion

In a report to the faculty, Dean Michael Smith details campaign aims and progress.

Kenneth C. Griffin gives Harvard $150 million, principally for financial aid

Kenneth C. Griffin ’89 jump-starts a major Harvard College campaign goal.