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

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

Faculty of Arts and Sciences dean reports a smaller deficit

Faculty of Arts and Sciences dean Michael D. Smith reports a smaller deficit—and restores cookies to faculty meetings.

Harvard's 2010 fiscal year financial report

The University's annual financial report portrays an institution adapting to an era of reduced revenues and expenses.

Faculty retirement incentive: one-quarter of eligible professors accept offer

Annual report on faculty diversity reveals results

Harvard issues bonds to refinance debt and pay for capital projects

...and other University financial updates

Harvard arts and sciences looks ahead

Faculty of Arts and Sciences dean Michael D. Smith looks beyond financial constraints to academic priorities, from better teaching to renovated undergraduate Houses.

Harvard endowment investments up 11 percent

A year after declining $11 billion, investment returns on Harvard’s endowment turn positive.

President Drew Faust on Harvard issues

Early in the fall term, Drew Faust reviews Harvard’s improved finances, University governance, scientific misconduct, and other issues.