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.
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.
Princeton's strong endowment returns
The Tigers top the Crimson (not to mention the Elis and the Cardinal).
Harvard annual financial report released
A year of planned decreases in revenue, expense savings, and movement toward greater liquidity
Faculty of Arts and Sciences proceeds toward a capital campaign
Dean Michael D. Smith outlines financial gains, academic progress, and emerging ambitions as the pace of planning for University fundraising accelerates.
Stanford's 2011 endowment report outpaces Harvard, Yale
A rate of return and endowment growth much higher than Harvard's and Yale's
Yale endowment rises modestly
The New Haven Ivy's results reflect an investment strategy heavily weighted toward real assets and private equity.
Faust on Harvard, Hauser, Peretz, and other news
In an “Opening Year Dialogue” with former ABC news anchor Charlie Gibson, the president airs her views on a wide range of University issues.
Harvard fundraising holds steady at $596 million
Despite the economic turmoil, philanthropy remains nearly level, and the number of donors rises.
Columbia's endowment returns best Harvard's
The New York Ivy's endowment strategy yields a stronger result than Harvard's.