University News

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

Isaac Kohlberg to Step Down as Head of Harvard Technology Development

Partnerships and licensing office could become more critical as funding cuts loom

by Jonathan Shaw

Arts and Sciences’ Post-Pandemic Prowess

A robust financial report sets the stage for strategic choices to come.

by John S. Rosenberg

Hansjörg Wyss Gives $350 Million to Bioengineering Institute

The philanthropist makes a fourth gift to support basic and translational research.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Reports $406-Million Surplus, but Endowment Declines

The annual financial and endowment reports show the mixed effects of recovery from the pandemic.

by John S. Rosenberg

Ebbing Endowments? Updated

Inflation, recession, and the outlook for Harvard Management Company

by John S. Rosenberg

What Does It Mean To Be a Corporate Citizen?

A Harvard conference considers the question of ESG investing.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Discloses Administrator and Investment Manager Pay

The annual report on leaders’ compensation

by John S. Rosenberg

Katie Lapp Steps Down as Executive Vice President

After more than a decade, an institutional voice departs.  

by Jacob Sweet

Harvard Borrowing Goes Green

New debt financing includes first “green bond” offering.

by John S. Rosenberg

News Briefs

Penny Pritzker elected senior fellow, climate-change investments, Allston expectations, undergraduate academics, and the reformed tenure track

Presiding during the Pandemic

President Bacow on pandemic and academic Harvard

by John S. Rosenberg