University News

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

Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences Appoints a New Finance Dean

Warren Petrofsky joins at a crucial moment when the FAS is dealing with a $350 million deficit.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Arts and Sciences financial results 2011

Lessened endowment funding, pressure on tuition, and remaining deficits

Harvard fiscal 2011 financial report shows deficit

Expenses outpace revenue growth as the University continues to adapt financially.

FAS 2011 annual report: budget, faculty growth, and more

Dean Michael D. Smith presents his draft annual report: budget, faculty growth, and more

Harvard 2011 fundraising up 7 percent to $639 million

University reports $639 million received in 2011—third highest total.

Princeton's strong 2011 endowment growth

Schools continue to report favorable results—but those with capital campaigns can grow faster.

Harvard arts and sciences 2011 annual report: budget, faculty growth, and more

The dean’s annual message touches on budget, faculty searches, pedagogy, and more.

Yale, MIT, Duke, Cornell report strong 2011 investment returns, endowment growth

Endowments at Yale, MIT, Duke, and Cornell rebound in the latest fiscal year.

Stanford endowment growth beats Harvard's

Endowment, growing faster than Harvard's, rises 19.5 percent to $16.5 billion.

2011 Harvard endowment results: value rises $4.4 billion to $32 billion

A "strong" investment performance in a year of robust markets—but with warnings about current conditions

Harvard endowment managers’ pay reported

The annual disclosure of compensation at Harvard Management Company