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

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.

President Drew Faust on Harvard

President Faust on the state of the University, with the financial crisis now in the rearview mirror.

Harvard endowment rises 11 percent

Harvard Management Company reports positive results, following the sharp decline in fiscal year 2009.