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.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard’s annual financial report

The pandemic—and prospects for the University and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

by John S. Rosenberg

Most Harvard Staff Will Be Remote through June 30

And other changes to Harvard’s COVID-19 workforce policies

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Arts and Sciences Report Pandemic Hiring Finances

…prompting a different kind of Faculty of Arts and Sciences annual report.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard lower revenues financial loss in pandemic

Harvard reports lower revenues and a loss for the year, as the pandemic’s sweeping effects begin to take hold.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Endowment 2020 update

The endowment increases to $41.9 billion, and Harvard Management Company reports a 7.3 percent return on investments.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard’s fall semester: an update

A semester conducted in the shadow of the coronavirus

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Endowment $41.9 Billion on 7.3 Percent Investment Return

Harvard Management Company reports a 7.3 percent return on endowment investments.

by John S. Rosenberg

Michael Kremer Departs for the University of Chicago

Development economist pulls up roots.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Fall Pandemic Uncertainties

In volatile circumstances, plans are upended and remade.  

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Top Earners

The annual report details administrators’ and endowment investment managers’ compensation.

by Jonathan Shaw