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.
Hansjörg Wyss Gives $350 Million to Bioengineering Institute
The philanthropist makes a fourth gift to support basic and translational research.
Harvard Reports $406-Million Surplus, but Endowment Declines
The annual financial and endowment reports show the mixed effects of recovery from the pandemic.
Ebbing Endowments? Updated
Inflation, recession, and the outlook for Harvard Management Company
What Does It Mean To Be a Corporate Citizen?
A Harvard conference considers the question of ESG investing.
Harvard Discloses Administrator and Investment Manager Pay
The annual report on leaders’ compensation
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.
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
President Bacow on Harvard in the Months Ahead
Perspectives on the pandemic, continued academic progress, finances, governance, and more